April 24, 2013
by Marcus Priaulx
Education has made Stacy Martin’s life a joy.
The new Cherbourg State School pre-prep teacher did not do well enough in her high school studies to go to university or a job of her liking.
Instead, she did roles she found boring and which had her “wanting to sleep from midday”.
So Miss Martin, 29, went to TAFE and earned a Diploma in Children’s Services before working in day care and earning a teaching degree over the next five years.
She arrived in Cherbourg State School last week for her first posting in its new pre-prep class.
“I’m loving it,” Miss Martin said.
“There’s definitely no time to sleep here.
“It’s stimulating, exciting, new people, new environment … everything.”
She is passionate about giving her young students the best start in life.
“I’m proof education gives you the choices to live a happier life,” Miss Martin said.
“I love the ‘It’s Deadly Cool to Stay in School, Make Every Day Count to a Happier Future’ campaign because I’m living proof it’s true.”
