Finalists in this category, from L to R: Jo Sherrin, Glynis Steward, Sue Sheridan, Jessika Hogan, Beverley Wetzler, Jason Micallef, Lynn Wyllie-Watson and Tim Tuck
Finalists
Glynis Steward, Florey Primary School, ACT
Beverley Wetzler, Balgowlah North Public School, NSW
Jo Sherrin, Bradshaw Primary School, NT
Jessika Hogan, Kingston State School, QLD
Tim Tuck, Maitland Area School, SA
Lynn Wyllie-Watson, Ravenswood Heights Primary School, TAS
Jason Micallef, St Elizabeth's Parish School, VIC
Sue Sheridan, Tambellup Primary School, WA
Winner of the 2011 Australian Primary Teacher of the Year
Jo receiving her certificate from Minister Garrett, with AITSL Chair, Anthony Mackay
Video of Jo shown at the 2011 AITSL Awards
Video of Jo transcript 34KB RTF
Jo Sherrin, Bradshaw Primary School, NT
Jo Sherrin is a highly accomplished and innovative teacher-librarian who consistently creates learning opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of the Bradshaw Primary School community, of which 50 per cent are Indigenous students.
Jo’s outstanding teaching, particularly in foundational literacy skills, is based on sound educational research, a thorough knowledge of her students and the use of cultural and geographical experiences which connect students with their heritage and history and nurture a love of literature and learning. Jo is a founding coordinator of the highly regarded Children’s Literature in the Centre (CLIC) Festival.
Jo’s inspirational contribution to the profession extends well beyond the local community. She is an active leader in the Australian School Library Association in the Northern Territory and is contributing to a trial of the new Australian English Curriculum.