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“Meg is one of those people you meet who really stand out from the crowd. As an educator, she has a unique combination of passion, creativity and warmth which helps those she teaches to feel both energised and comfortable. Her wisdom and openness to learning is evident in the way she develops curriculum materials, how she presents and how she interacts with others. I believe she would be a wonderful positive ally for any school looking to develop the wellbeing of their students and community.” Dr Georgiana Cameron Content Developer and Trainer Geelong Grammar School Institute of Positive Education |
“MFit is a ground-breaking new program which taps into the complexities and insecurities that beset adolescent girls, and it provides practical wisdom and guidance to help them walk safely through the minefields. The girls love it and find that it makes a difference to their well-being and sense of personal empowerment. It works because Meg understands girls of this age better than almost anyone I know!”
Wendy Ashley-Cooper
Head of School, The Glennie School
“Meg is exceptionally passionate about adolescent wellbeing. Her depth of knowledge is matched only by her vibrant and engaging style! As a school community we decided to make The MFit Program an integral part of our Middle Years and we haven’t looked back. Our students have learned techniques and strategies to help them thrive at school and flourish in life. They are aware of their own development and potential, which empowers them to improve their personal and school lives instead of relying on their parents, teachers and friends. Since implementing MFit, our pastoral care team have noted a change in student mindset where girls are far more positive about their ability to deal with and resolve personal problems and challenges. Thanks to Meg, our students are more self-aware, optimistic, independent, empowered and resilient. Thank you, Meg!”
Tonia Gloudemans
Head of Senior Years, The Glennie School
“Occasionally in our lives as teachers we have the opportunity to step out of our own classrooms and watch great teaching in action. It really is poetry in motion when a group of students sit captivated and engaged, lapping up each word from their teacher. I have witnessed Meg Durham do just this as she opens the minds of young people to the potential they have to think in healthy and productive ways - ways that will influence and guide the way they respond and react to what life throws at them. As staff we have been infected with her enthusiasm for wellbeing of not only ourselves but our students as well.”
Cathy Waters
Head of House, The Glennie School
“My favourite part of working with Open Mind Education is that no stone is left unturned. As a teacher, you can walk in and know that you have everything you need for your lesson. The lesson content is always engaging and uses a variety of methods to ensure students are engaged and challenged to be reflective thinkers with a growth mindset. All activities suggested are provided to you and as such, the teacher can focus on the teaching of content, rather than preparation.”
Leanne Mitchell
Year 8 Tutor Teacher, The Glennie School
“This is the best PD program that I have ever been involved with. Meg has got something very special when it comes to connecting with the needs of young high school students. This program WILL literally change lives!!! “
Susan Watts
Physical Education Teacher, The Glennie School