Chris has recently repurposed her life after teaching at Diocesan schools Early Childhood Centre for the past 11 years.

Her background is varied and includes; kindergarten teaching, working with children and families with special needs children, working for the Ministry of Education as a Senior Advisor and as a Facilitator for Professional Learning. She was first introduced to the pedagogy of Reggio Emilia in 1994 when the Hundred Languages Exhibition and conference was held in Melbourne. After visiting Reggio Emilia in 1998, she began an adventure that continues to inspire and challenge her today. Chris is grateful for the friendship and mentoring that Jan Millikan has given REANZ and herself over the years.

Chris will continue her connection with children through relieving on a day to day basis. “Every day being with children provides possibilities for seeing children through new eyes. Eyes that are not alone in listening to children. What are they telling us? What are the possibilities? How can we find new ways to think alongside children? To stand next to them and wonder and question? What a privilege”.

Chris spends a lot of time with her four gorgeous grandsons who have enriched her life. “What a delight to be greeted with a running hug and a big smile when they come to spend time with us. These delicious boys provide us with so many wonderful moments. Lucky, lucky us!”