Who Is Wonder

Jack Barnett (he/him)

• Early Childhood Teacher

• Pedagogical leader

• Tuning in to Kids facilitator

• Bringing Up Great Kids facilitator

I am an early childhood professional with nearly a decade of experience in the sector. I started my career in an early intervention setting working children aged 2 - 6 diagnosed with ASD. After two-and-a-half years working alongside speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and other education professionals in Queensland, I moved to Melbourne and transitioned into long day care settings.

I have been a Lead Educator, Educational Leader, Assistant Coordinator and Centre Coordinator in long day care settings. I am currently the Centre Coordinator of a long day care service in Melbourne’s south-east and the Program Manager for three services, overseeing their educational program and practice.

I hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching, and I’m currently working toward a Master of Educational Leadership.

My professional interests include:

• Infant-toddler pedagogy

• Social-emotional learning and development

• Neuroscience-informed practice

• Pedagogical leadership