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| Gill Connell
is a primary trained teacher [T.T.C., A.T.C.L.] and very experienced
in early childhood and primary education in New Zealand and has worked
as a primary school and music teacher for a number of years. She was
New Zealand manager for GymbaROO for seven years where she worked
extensively with children and parents from 0-5 years. This program
not only worked with children from a developmental perspective, but
it also helped educate parents on the importance of movement in relation
to a child's cognitive development. She is presently working as a
consultant in her own educational business where she regularly runs
professional development courses and in-service workshops for both
early childhood and primary teachers. She is also invited on a regular
basis to lecture at Colleges of Education Resource centers, running
professional development courses throughout the country. Gill is a mother of three gorgeous children and also a firm believer in family values and involvement. |
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Robyn Crowe is a vivacious and innovative educator with an amazing zest for life and is the creator of Creative Capers. A qualified teacher whose background includes many years teaching physical education, art, craft, gymnastics, dance and movement, she now specialises in early childhood movement and music. Besides being a national presenter for Gymnastics Australia, Robyn is also keenly sought after as a popular motivating presenter, locally, nationally and internationally at conferences and workshops. Whilst presently teaching part time at the tertiary level, she continues to keep in touch with the needs of young children by still actively teaching movement and music sessions. Robyn's professionalism, combined with her unique ideas, artistic ability, creativity and passion for children's education has led to her authoring and illustrating an exciting collection of original manuals, CDs and visual resources for early childhood educators, parents and child care providers. Robyn is a registered member of the Franchise Council of Australia. For more information visit www.robyncrowe.com |
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| Kate Hanratty‘s
love of music lead to her singing in bands, solo, and in duet performances
over many years. Her talent and variety of experiences have lead her
to co-write the songs with Robyn for both the children’s movement
music resource "Begin To Sing" and now "On The Move"
with Robyn and Gill. Her beautiful vocals and creative compositions
have enhanced the music greatly. Kate has one child and during her son’s school years, spent time singing and playing music on a voluntary basis to share the joy of music and singing with children. Kate also works in another creative area as a florist. |
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