Emerald farewells first batch of learning managers
Published on 12 October, 2006
Three years ago, CQU Emerald welcomed its first cohort of Bachelor of Learning Management students.
This group of students ranged from high school-leavers to parents and grandparents.
On Friday, September 29, this group of people came together to celebrate the end of their journey to become teachers.
With studies finally over, everyone was stress-free and relaxed and enjoyed a sumptuous 3-course meal prepared by the Australian Agricultural College.
CQU Emerald Campus Co-ordinator Pat Moran said: “I’m so proud of each and every one of them. We have produced some very talented teachers and I’m very happy to report that we have 20 graduates and 2 of them already have jobs. I love them all dearly and look forward to dealing with them professionally as teachers in the future".
Although this cohort won’t attend a graduation ceremony until next year, they wanted to come together as a group one last time in Emerald before they all go their separate ways.
Some very close bonds and friendships have been formed over the past 3 years.
Pictured from left to right: (top row) Pat Moran (CQU Emerald Campus Co-ordinator), Joanne Thomas, Patsy Ritchings, Tara Reynoldson, Shari O’Donoghue, Amanda-Jayne (AJ) Gibson, Jenna Donghi, Nicole Cameron, Samantha Munro.
(bottom row) Chris Daly, Tracey Makamae, Natalia Brownlie, Courtney Keating, Kristie Pollard.