Anita McCurdie
Wellbeing in Education
Thriving teachers. Engaged students. Stronger schools.
How can education be better? It’s a question I ask myself every day, and the answer always comes back to one thing: people - students, families, teachers, leaders and the many non-teaching and support staff who hold school communities together.
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With 18 years in South Australian schools, I work with educators and leaders to create sustainable, wellbeing-centred classrooms and school cultures grounded in belonging, trust and evidence-informed practice.
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I focus on practical, high-impact shifts that reshape how teaching actually feels:
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Systems that protect energy and reduce unnecessary workload
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Practices that value teacher expertise and professional growth
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Learning environments where students thrive academically and emotionally
​Whether you’re looking for guidance, practical strategies, or a fresh perspective on what’s possible, together we can create human-centred school communities where everyone thrives.
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Services
Professional Learning Sessions
Engaging sessions (from 90 minutes to half-day workshops) designed to motivate and inspire staff.
These sessions share practical strategies teachers can apply immediately to make teaching more efficient, enjoyable and sustainable while sparking fresh energy and ideas.
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Teachers will leave feeling supported, confident and ready to make positive changes in their classrooms, creating a lasting impact on both teaching and learning.
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From Student Engagement to Staff Wellbeing, these sessions will leave you feeling inspired, energised and uplifted, with new strategies you can immediately incorporate in your classroom.
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Coaching and Mentoring
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want to regain control of your energy, stay accountable to your goals and bring more positivity into your teaching, this program is for you.
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These 6 month one-on-one mentoring programs provide personalised support for teachers who want to simplify, streamline, and re-energise their practice.
Each month, we’ll focus on small, intentional changes that make teaching more sustainable, effective, and rewarding. We’ll celebrate what’s working, trial new approaches, and fine tune your classroom systems, freeing up more time and energy for what matters most.
With weekly check-ins, this program gives you the boost in energy and vitality you’ve been looking for.
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