2014 Winners Essays
2014 Winners Essays
– why it’s
more than
just a job
About Ann-Maree
Studying in Sydney to follow her dream of becoming
a teacher has been a challenge for Ann-Maree.
The University of Notre Dame student must carefully
balance her strong desire to perform well in her
course with her need to work for financial stability.
Although finding the practical experience in her
degree the most rewarding element, Ann-Maree
admits that it can be difficult to juggle her tutoring
work around school placements.
“This scholarship removes a big financial burden.
I can now focus more on my studies and becoming
the best teacher I can be” said Ann-Maree.
Ann-Maree was inspired to become a teacher after
seeing first-hand the struggles of children growing up
with learning difficulties such as dyslexia. She would
like to inspire her future students, whether they are
traditional or non-traditional learners, to believe in
themselves and their ability to pursue any avenue
for their future.
Ann-Maree believes “a teacher is the key to opening
and fostering the wonderful minds of students and
enabling them to identify their strengths and reach
their full potential”.
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