Mel+Cashen+Lightning+Reef+Primary

I am Mel Cashen and I teach at [|Lightning Reef Primary School] in Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

I have been teaching for 11 years now, including 4 years teaching in London. I am currently a year 5/6 teacher who is the leader of Engagement and Wellbeing on the leadership team and the ICT co-ordinator.

I work with Jodi Woodward, who I co-host a PD called [|IT>PM] with every fortnight.

I have a passion for teaching in the 21st century and leading life long learners to collaborate, communicate and create to tear down the conventional four walled classroom.

I am looking forward to working with like minded teachers to push the boundries of education as we know it to build life long learners who are equipped to live successfully in the 21st century and beyond.

I have a blog, [|Captivating Classroom], where I share ideas for the classroom and discuss current issues. I also have a class blog, [|5/6 Learning Centre], where we share our goings on in the classroom. We are always looking forward to visitors so please pop by and leave a comment.

CONTACT: Twitter: [|@melcashen] Diigo: [|My bookmarks] Email: cashen.melinda.m@edumail.vic.gov.au