Alexandra Olejniczak

Teacher – Mathematics and Science

Alexandra began her career as an environmental scientist working in rural Victoria/News South Wales with various government agencies.

Her passion for science education led her to complete a Graduate Diploma of Education (K-12), and she has worked in various school contexts since as a multi-disciplinary teacher. She has particular experience related to pathways and post-compulsory education, and served at Dominic as Work Experience/Careers Coordinator and Head of Science 7-10 for several years.

Book every child should read
A fable for all ages... "Blueback" by Tim Winton

Best recent professional learning
Respectful Schools, Respectful Behaviours: Cyber Safety, Professor Donna Cross

Favourite teaching unit
Environmental Sustainability, Stewardship and Social Justice

Teaching motto
Never be too big to ask questions, Never know too much to learn something new.