My Work
Learning Through Connection
I believe in lifelong learning and believe that I can always learn something from every person I meet. I am in awe of the depth of knowledge, skill, and commitment that I find when working alongside others. I am always intrigued by the way people think so differently and have different ideas even about the same topic. I love how even the youngest learners can respond in very thoughtful and unique ways.
I believe in shared dreams, and that we learn most when we connect, really listen to hear, and engage in the sharing of ideas.
I have had a long and successful career in education, and I am very thankful for that. I want to give back by engaging with others in meaningful ways, having deep and truly authentic conversations about our craft and why we do what we do.
I now want to work alongside other teachers, especially those who are young in the profession, to model, mentor and support them in the most vital of all professions – teaching!
Connection Circles
Using yarn is a great activity for teaching turn-taking, listening to others, confidence and connection.
Connection
Jude’s Life Story - Artwork with Artist Natalie L. Simmons
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Jude with Carol-Ann Tomlinson, American educator, author and speaker
Our hands demonstrate We are all in this together!
Circle Time
Throughout the day is a place where students and teachers share thoughts, listen to one another and engage in activities that promote social, emotional and academic learning, connection and belonging.
Conducting a Massed Choir 1992
'Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything' (Plato).
Book Week
Dressing up for Book Week is fun
Strong Smart & Deadly @ School armbands
Strong Smart & Deadly @ School Hands
Poetry
Poetry in all its forms has ever been my lifelong passion.
This Is Us, published by the National Library of Australia – A beautiful collaborative work between Libby Hathorn and Jude Fell.
The collection is a celebration of creativity and connection — a reminder that poetry lives in everyday moments around us. We hope it inspires you to love poetry, teach poetry, read poetry, listen to poetry, look closely at the world, and perhaps write a poem of your own.
With Libby Hathorn at The Woollahra Bookshop NSW
And so, poetry resides in my bones. For me, poetry jumps from pages full of life, loss, love, fun and silliness. The promise of adventure…other worlds and other possibilities (Jude Fell).
Poetry Workshops for Schools
Jude and Libby conducted successful workshops for ACT schools at the National Library of Australia, March 2026. Contact me for further information about fun poetry workshops for your school.
With the Education Team, National Library of Australia
Videos
This TED Talk by Rita Pierson mirrors my philosophy
I have long admired Carol Ann Tomlinson’s research and philosophy – ‘one size fits none!
A Rap I wrote with my 'Strong Smart and Deadly at School' group
Professor Chris Sarra is forever my hero and an amazing inspiration for strength-based education for all students! He is an Australian educationalist, and the founder of The Stronger Smarter Institute
Let’s work together to create real change in your classroom, your school, and your students’ lives.
Reach out and let’s get started.
