Director’s Abstract

Jo Shaban has been working in the field of Early Childhood education for the past seventeen years. Jo is married with two children, Isobel and Aden. She has had the wonderful opportunity to work and live in many countries around the world, further consolidating her knowledge of children and education in differing environments. Jo has taught children from 2 years old through to 12 years old and has also taught, assessed and supervised beginning teachers and childcare students training to move into early childhood education. This invaluable experience has assisted her in operating and managing Bright Beginnings Nursery on a student, parent and staff level. Jo was also the Director of a preschool in rural Queensland, Australia; which involved her in all aspects of operating an early childhood facility – including reporting to a governing body and presenting seminars to fellow colleagues. Jo was involved in the planning and delivery of a number of conferences in Primary and Early Childhood education, in Australia.

Jo holds a Bachelor of Teaching degree and a Bachelor of Education degree with a major in Early Childhood Education both through Australian universities. She is also an active member of the Early Childhood Association of Australia and a registered teacher with the Queensland Education Department.

Jo is an active member of the Australian Business Group of Abu Dhabi and she has completed training in the areas of Occupational Health and Safety and First Aid Training. In support of the two full time Directors (one at each Nursery), Jo divides her time between both Nurseries, to offer further assistance and to undertake staff development and training.