About Michelle

Michelle Garside

Bachelor of Education (ECE)

Kodaly method teacher

Diploma in Creative Arts & Health 

ANZACATA registered tier member

Graduate Certificate in Counselling

Youth Mental Health First Aid 

A registered school teacher, Michelle has a passion for helping people of all ages to succeed at learning new skills. She brings 27 years of school teaching experience to the business, having taught classes from Kindergarten (Prep) through to year 10, as well as lecturing and tutoring students at James Cook University. After completing further studies, Michelle now works with NDIS and private clients as an art therapist and counsellor.

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For many years Michelle was Head of Primary at a day and boarding College in Northern Queensland. Michelle’s love of arts and music is represented through nine years as a choral and school music teacher, running successful art programmes and her current role as a specialist arts educator in Dalby, Queensland. The nature of teaching music, drama and art means facilitating many camps, concerts, plays and Eisteddfod performances, which has equipped Michelle with the ability to remain calm under pressure and to bring out the best in her students. 

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Michelle’s diverse teaching experiences include roles in learning support for reading, writing and maths intervention, and she has completed postgraduate studies in creative arts and health, and counselling. Michelle has presented at various conferences and facilitated education forums over the years and stays at the forefront of teaching innovations. ​