Volume 30 Issue 2 05 Feb 2021 23 Shevat 5781

Who is Heather Marshall?

Heather Marshall – Kornmehl Educator

Spotlight on … Heather Marshall 

What is your role at Emanuel School?

I am an educator at the Kornmehl Centre and I work in the Dolphin room three days a week – one day a week in the Starfish room and I work with the Dolphins, Starfish and Seashells groups on a Thursday.

How long have you been at Emanuel School?

I have been at Emanuel School for nine years this year.

What do you enjoy about working here?

I love the community spirit and the great relationship I have with all the staff I work with at Kornmehl and how much they have taught me since my first day of work.

What have you learnt about yourself at Emanuel? 

I can achieve a lot of things if I just put my mind to it.

What is your favourite memory?  

One of my favourite memories is attending the JNF Educators tour back in 2018 as it was my first big trip overseas. It was amazing making new friends and also doing things I wouldn’t normally do, like swim in the Dead Sea and climb Masada.

What do you do to unwind/ what do you enjoy doing outside school hours?

To unwind I go for a walk with my dog Gypsy. I also love going to watch my children play sport on the weekends. I have a daughter Katlyn who is 15,  my son Jayson who is 17 and I also have my stepson Bailey who is 13. Spending time with my friends and family is very important to me.

What song do you know all the lyrics to?

Sitting on top of the world by Delta Goodrem.

Do you have a hidden talent and if so, what is it?

My hidden talent would be that I used to teach Scottish and Irish dancing before I had my children and I danced for 18 years. I still have my very first pair of dancing shoes!

What do you wish you could tell your 12 year-old self?

Always be nice to your parents no matter how you are feeling, or what they might have done to make you feel upset. Once they are gone, they are gone.

If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share?

Enjoy being a child while you can, don’t rush to grow up too quickly you. You’ll have plenty of time to be an adult so just enjoy your childhood with your friends and family.