With an extraordinary 29 years of experience in childcare across NSW, Queensland, and the Northern Territory, Julie Hyde is a highly skilled Early Childhood Teacher at Kookaburra Early Learning. Julie’s career has included everything from long daycare to Indigenous services, alongside a rewarding background as a nurse.
Her favourite quote, “If a child cannot learn in the way we teach, we must teach in a way the child can learn,” reflects her adaptable and empathetic approach to education.
Born on 17th May, Julie shares her birthday with Edward Jenner, the pioneer of the smallpox vaccine—an innovator who changed the world through his groundbreaking work in healthcare, much like Julie’s dedication to improving children’s education and well-being. In her spare time, Julie enjoys fishing, crabbing, gardening, and tending to her beautiful roses.