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Sunshine Coast educator Gloria van Donge is the author of ‘The Gifted Kid Book Series’, especially written for young gifted children, aged 2-9 years. The five stories center round a family of playful cheetah cubs, each with their own area of giftedness. Please visit my website www.giftedkidzone.com to meet Chelsea, Chadwick, Christina, Chevron and Charlotte and to view some of the colourful illustrations which enhance the text. It is Gloria’s aim that this series will create a doorway into the world of the gifted and talented child and elicit long conversations that can go on and on with family, friends and through education. These books were launched at the 22nd Biennial World Conference for Gifted and Talented where they received a warm reception by educators and school counsellors.

Smart Goals Tutoring: One of my wonderful neighbours is John Joseph, recently retired from the classroom after 30+ years as a Primary School Teacher on the Sunshine Coast. John is still in high demand as a Relief Teacher. I admire how easily he relates to students and how he loves to encourage learning. John focuses on learning needs, goal setting, time management and encouraging personal belief.

Contact number: 0403 779 583 | Email: johnjoseph@me.com

Cathy Quinn is an educational consultant specialising in professional development in parental engagement for principals, teachers and parents.

Laurie Kelly is the director of Mindworks, a professional development company working with corporate and individual clients to improve work and personal skills. Laurie has been opening up the mysteries of the mind to audiences from all walks of life for more than 14 years. He presents workshops such ‘Flexing the Mental Muscle’ and ‘Stress Hardiness – Maintaining the Balance’.

itc publications’ education products and consulting services are a blend of cutting-edge educational research, tried and tested instructional methods, and a comprehensive range of practical lesson ideas and examples aligned to the National Curriculum. Based in Queensland, Australia, itc publications offers educational ideas and methods so teachers can hone their craft to continually improve their teaching.

Their best-selling innovative teachers’ companion is a teachers’ diary for Early Years, Primary and Secondary educators that incorporates a vast range of educational ideas and literature on classroom practice. The Companion is in its 15th edition (2017) and is helping educators across Australia and New Zealand prepare stimulating lessons to challenge the students in their classrooms.

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