Nicole Tainsh has taught in primary schools in regional NSW and South Western Sydney. She is an experienced classroom teacher, Assistant Principal and Instructional Leader (current). Nicole is a regular contributor to ALEA’s Practically Primary magazine and has published a feature article as well as numerous reviews of children’s literature. She has co-lead the development of the Learning Centres program at Granville East Public School, including expansion of the program to Years 1 and 2. The program has a focus on rich learning experiences and play based learning to support student progress and achievement across all key learning areas.