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.
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 section is a place to celebrate poetry!
Keep your eye out here for a very special new collection created for young people – A beautiful collaborative work between award-winning author and poet, Libby Hathorn and Jude Fell entitled This Is Us!
This Is Us will be released by the National Library of Australia later in 2025
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.
Watch This Space for This Is Us coming soon!
With author Libby Hathorn on The National Library Steps
We are looking forward to the launch of our stunning poetry collection This Is Us! The collection is commissioned by the Australian National Library.
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).
Launch of Mother Earth
Jude Fell and Libby Hathorn. Jude launched Libby's poetry collection Mother Earth (Link) at the Book Cow in Canberra, 2024.
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.
