We believe in the importance of great teachers.
Great teachers support, motivate, inspire and challenge their students to achieve the best learning outcomes.
We believe our experienced & skilled teachers set us apart from other programmes.
Our teachers are:
- Qualified school teachers that hold a university teaching degree or equivalent. This means they are skilled at teaching in a
way that will achieve the best learning outcomes for the students. - Experienced school teachers.
- Accredited Trinity Guildhall or AMEB Speech & Drama teachers. This means our teachers are skilled and experienced in the area of effective Speaking and Drama, not just Drama.
- Registered teachers with the Victorian Institute of Teaching. This means they can work in any Victorian school, have completed all relevant police checks and are undertaking regular professional development to advance their skills.
- Members of the SDTAV (Speech & Drama Teachers Association of Victoria).
Before enrolling your child into any programme, we encourage all parents to do the due diligence and check the qualifications, skills & experience of the teachers who run the classes.
All Chatterbox Club teachers undergo a rigorous selection process, induction training and regular evaluations. Our teachers deliver the classes in a style that is motivating, challenging and enjoyable. They ensure a safe, fun and nurturing environment to bring out the best in your child.
Vicki Skyring – Teacher & Principal
Vicki is a registered teacher with the Victorian Institute of Teaching with over 16 years teaching experience across the subjects of Drama, Speech & Drama and English. She has worked as a private speech coach, a director of Javeenbah Youth Theatre Company (QLD), and as a teacher in schools across QLD, NSW and Victoria.
Vicki is an accredited Trinity Guildhall Speech & Drama teacher. Her interest in Speech & Drama extends into being an adjudicator for Victorian Speech & Drama Eisteddfods and an active member of the Speech and Drama Teachers’ Association of Victoria.
Vicki participates in regular professional development training to continually advance her teaching skills and knowledge. Vicki strives to ensure her teaching style and methods motivate, stimulate and challenge her students to maximise their learning experiences in a fun and enjoyable environment.
Anna Mitchell – Teacher
Anna Mitchell has 18 years experience in teaching and directing. After completing her Bachelor of Education at Melbourne University, Anna established a private Drama school, which ran for 12 years. During this time Anna also taught classroom drama at Our Lady of Sion College. In 2001 Anna accepted a position of Speech & Drama teacher at Caulfield Grammar School, where she remained for 8 years. After a short break to have her son, Anna is now teaching Speech & Drama at Mentone Girls’ Grammar School. Anna is also a qualified Counsellor and has a passion for developing self-esteem in children and improving their sense of worth.
Gemma Maddock- Teacher
Gemma grew up in a far off land called Mukinbudin on a big farm full of sheep travelling large distances to pursue her love of dancing and drama. One day she spread her wings to pursue this love of performing which lead her to gaining a BA in Music Theatre, an Associate of Trinity College London Speech and Drama Teaching Diploma & a Certificate II in Music Theatre from WAAPA. Gemma has taught for 7yrs at various schools including, St Hildas Anglican School for Girls (Perth), Wenona Girls School (Sydney) and Damascus College (Ballarat). The highest priority to Gemma is the imparting of a thorough knowledge in order for children and adults to grow into their own creative confident personalities.
Are you well qualified, experienced and passionate in the area of speaking and drama? Then we would like to hear about you!