Volume 29 Issue 35 13 Nov 2020 26 Heshvan 5781

Who is Ms Hynek?

Talia Hynek – Primary School Teacher

Each month, we find out more about a nominated staff member. 

SPOTLIGHT ON … TALIA HYNEK

What is your role at Emanuel School?
I’m a Primary Classroom Teacher. Currently teaching Kindergarten. 

How long have you been at Emanuel School? 
Since 2014 

What do you enjoy about working here? 
I enjoy teaching at a school that shares the same values I do, particularly religious pluralism, acceptance of diversity and egalitarianism. Having gone to the Emanuel School myself, I really feel that the Emanuel ethos is lived in its students long after they graduate. I also enjoy the camaraderie of the teachers that I work with. 

What is your favourite memory?  
More of a funny than a favourite – Forgetting my school ID pass and having a new guard mistake me for a HSC student and wishing me Good luck for the exams. 

What do you do to unwind/ what do you enjoy doing outside school hours? 
Big fan of the beach, going for walks/hikes, reading a good book, café-hopping (pre-Covid), backpacking and searching for Coeliac friendly snacks.   

What song do you know all the lyrics to? 
Baby Shark – very easy to learn. 

Do you have a hidden talent and if so, what is it? 
I can do the worm (breakdance move) 

What do you wish you could tell your 12 year old self? 
You won’t grow much more, but you will be able to buy socks, snow gear etc for half the price by shopping at the kids section.

If you could pass on any wisdom to your students, what would you share? 
Don’t eat your lunch at recess, because you’ll be hungry later.