Katie Dalton is a proud Awabakal woman who has done all her growing and learning on Darkinung Country.
Katie has a Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Arts from the University of Newcastle, graduating with honors. She also has a qualification in special and inclusive education.
Katie has worked in education for over sixteen years in varying roles including Primary School Teacher, Assistant Principal and Aboriginal Education and Engagement Officer for the NSW Department of Education. She is passionate about incorporating Aboriginal perspectives and culture into the classroom.
Katie is also a small business owner and has developed a range of physical resources that support Early Childhood Education Centres to visually acknowledge and show respect to First Nations people.
Katie is a certified ASQ-TRAK Practitioner. She is also a New South Wales Justice of the Peace (JP).
As the Connected Beginnings, yagunda baranggu – today for tomorrow, Team Leader, Katie aims to use her knowledge and experience in education to empower our families and support them in the first 2000 days of their child’s development.