Vanessa Young

Acting Co-coordinator of Pastoral Care K-6, Teacher - Year 4 de Lima 2

Vanessa grew up in the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria. She has spent the last 17 years in Perth, Western Australia, where she completed her Bachelor of Education at Curtin University in 2009. Vanessa comes to Dominic College after recently moving to Tasmania for a tree change with her family. Over her 10 year teaching career, Vanessa has specialised in teaching Upper Primary. She is a creative thinker who has a passion for inspiring children to be the best they can be and to make our world a better place.

Book every child should read
The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley, by Colin Thompson

Best recent professional learning
Future Focused Learning - Inspiring Students, STEAM and Beyond

Favourite teaching unit
Mathematics, Technology and Art

Professional Motto
"You? You're awesome. You were made that way. You were made from love, to be loved, to spread love. Love is always loud." - Kid President