The Nudgee Beach EEC Team

​​​​Allison

Principal

Allison is a passionate educator, with a strong connection to nature and a desire to take care of it. She grew up in Far North Queensland in a little town called Mirriwinni, located at the bottom of Mount Bartle Frere, where she developed her love of spending time outdoors. After completing her teaching degree, she had the privilege of returning to the north to make a difference teaching many students in various schools located in Far North Queensland. During this time, she was privileged to work at Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre for 14 years where she further developed her skills in teaching environmental education for sustainability.  Allison truly believes that learning outdoors gives students the opportunity to engage with nature and capture that 'wow" moment that leads to a greater appreciation and understanding of the environment. With this caring attitude they are empowered to take action to take care for the environment.  She believes that what we do today to live sustainably can make a huge difference for the future of our planet.

After moving to Brisbane in 2013, Allison shared her love of teaching environmental education and creating engaging outdoor learning spaces with colleagues at Aspley East SS. Now at Nudgee Beach Environmental Education, she loves that she is welcoming students as 'Nature Scientists' from schools located all over Brisbane on a daily basis, who have the opportunity to engage with nature and enhance their learning through hands on, real life, place based pedagogy. Allison enjoys working in a team environment and feels privileged to be working alongside an expert teaching team delivering high quality programs in the Nudgee Beach area of Moreton Bay.  She loves that all staff work together to provide a welcoming, positive, inclusive and supportive place for all to enjoy. ​

Email: principal@nudgeebeacheec.eq.edu.au​

Chloe

Teacher​

As a passionate and dedicated educator with a background in marine biology, Chloe is committed to inspiring curiosity, wonder, and a love of learning in every student. Drawing on her expertise in plankton and environmental conservation, Chloe aims to create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that connect the classroom to the natural world. Fluent in both English and French, Chloe strives to foster inclusive, multilingual and multicultural learning environments that celebrate diversity and promote global awareness.  Her mission is to empower students to become thoughtful, environmentally conscious learners who are confident to explore, question, and contribute positively to their communities and the world around them.

 Email: bookings@nudgeebeacheec.eq.edu.au

Lynda

Teacher​

Lynda is an environmental educator and outdoor leader with a lifelong passion for nature and experiential learning. With a background in Scouts,  bushwalking, and remote travel experience, and degrees in Education and Outdoor Environmental Studies, she brings a practical, hands-on approach to helping young people explore and understand the outdoors.

She values authentic, place-based learning and incorporates Indigenous perspectives in thoughtful, respectful ways. Lynda is driven by a desire to build students' confidence, curiosity, and connection to the natural world through meaningful fieldwork and outdoor experiences.

 Email: bookings@nudgeebeacheec.eq.edu.au​

Sharon

Teacher​​

Sharon is a passionate and experienced environmental educator with a background in Marine Ecology, specialising in human impacts on the lifecycles of organisms living in intertidal zones.  Growing up on the outskirts of Royal National Park in southern Sydney, Sharon spent much of her childhood exploring the bush and coastline—experiences that fostered a lifelong love of the natural world and a deep commitment to caring for the environment.

With many years of experience teaching senior Biology and junior sciences, Sharon brings enthusiasm and expertise to sharing how living systems function and how humans can live more sustainably alongside nature. She is particularly passionate about hands-on, inquiry-based learning, encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and environmental awareness in her students.  Sharon's mission is to build confidence, curiosity, and care, empowering students to make a positive difference for the future of ecosystems both across Australia and globally.

Email: bookings@nudgeebeacheec.eq.edu.au​​