ATSI News

Yaama!

My name is Maddy, I’m the newest AEA Team member. I’m 23 years of age, a mother to a beautiful 2-year-old daughter and a proud Gamilaroi Woman.

I’m thrilled to be a part of the team at McCarthy and I am looking forward to working with and supporting the students at McCarthy. My belief is that education comes in many guises and is what builds the foundations of an individual’s life in both their career and other life situations. I have recently moved to the Tamworth area, however, prior to this I worked as an Indigenous SLSO at Pilliga Public School which is a small, rural primary school.  My role at Pilliga required me to instigate and support an Indigenous language program that taught the students Gamilaroi Language. I have been working in schools for 4 years and teaching language for 3 years. I believe that through the communication and teaching of language, we will be able to raise awareness and close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous persons. I’m excited about this new adventure at McCarthy and am eager and willing to learn and share my knowledge.

Ms Madeleine Simmonds-Cutts- Aboriginal Education Assistant