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Mastering Education: meet scholarship recipient, Kelly Barker

Wednesday, 16 August 2023

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    Kelly Barker, Teachers Mutual Bank Limited Postgraduate Education Scholarship recipient.

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Kelly Barker, school Principal at Leda Education Support Centre and passionate special education teacher of 23 years, has been awarded the Teachers Mutual Bank Limited Postgraduate Education Scholarship, enabling her to pursue her Master of Education (Behaviour and Wellbeing) at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates drive and a commitment to teaching, despite financial challenges. Kelly is grateful for the scholarship and is thrilled to have been given the opportunity to further her studies to support her career.

“Receiving this scholarship from Teachers Mutual Bank will ensure that I continue with completing my Master of Education at Edith Cowan University, without having to stress about how I can pay for the degree and everything that life throws at you when times are challenging,” Kelly shared.

Kelly’s approach to teaching is supportive and inclusive. Having spent her career teaching students with special needs, she has a vested interest in supporting the unique challenges of every one of her students.

The scholarship allows Kelly to challenge her own thinking, and to support her colleagues to challenge their beliefs around what is a highly proficient educator, which ultimately sees benefits for the students.

“This course specifically focuses on two areas that I am passionate about for students with special needs as they often require significant levels of support and understanding from their teachers,” Kelly said.

“Delving into what is behaviour, how to support each child and how I can influence a student’s wellbeing, is what drives me to complete my Masters.”

Teachers Mutual Bank has been a proud supporter of the education community since its humble beginnings more than 55 years ago.

Teachers Mutual Bank’s Head of Strategic Partnerships, Jodie Haydon, congratulated Kelly on receiving the scholarship.

“Congratulations to Kelly on her scholarship success. It’s always so rewarding to see educators like Kelly investing in their own professional development, for the betterment of their students and the community as a whole,” Jodie said.

“Teachers Mutual Bank is so proud to support passionate and influential educators, like Kelly, to further their career and make a positive impact.”

Kelly added her words of advice to other students thinking about pursuing further studies at ECU, “I would highly encourage anyone to apply for a scholarship with Edith Cowan University. When I received the phone call to inform me that I was selected, I was quite speechless and honoured to have been selected. It truly is worth having a go and applying!”

For more information about Teachers Mutual Bank: Join Us | Teachers Mutual Bank (tmbank.com.au)

For more information about scholarships at ECU: www.ecu.edu.au/scholarships

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