Role:
Finance Director and Chair of the Finance Committee.
Current working position:
Senior Manager – National Partner Services at Deloitte
Tell us about your Montessori background:
My daughter, Kate, has been in Montessori education since she was eight months old. She attended Barrenjoey Montessori School in North Avalon for her primary education, where I also served on the board as Treasurer for six years. Kate now attends the adolescent program at Northside Montessori School in Pymble.
What do you love about Montessori?
The independence and empowerment philosophy that Maria Montessori created and the respect for the child in the classroom.
What are your hopes for MSCA?
That it becomes the “governing body” for Montessori education in Australia and that eventually, all Australian children will have access to this form of education.
What is your favourite Montessori quote and why?
“Do not tell them how to do it. Show them how to do it and do not say a word. If you tell them, they will watch your lips move. If you show them, they will want to do it themselves.”
About Helen.
Helen is an Irish Chartered accountant who has spent 20+ years working at a senior level in Financial Services and managing finance teams. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Helen emigrated to Australia in 1997. Having worked at IAG, AMP, and Westpac, Helen is currently a Senior Manager in National Partner Services at Deloitte. Helen is also a passionate Montessori parent, with her daughter involved in Montessori education since she was eight months old. Helen served as Treasurer on the board of Barrenjoey Montessori School for six years and is delighted to continue her support of Montessori education through her role as Finance Director at MSCA.