Newbery Park Primary School - Public Education Awards 2025

Finalist: Excellence in the Support of Early Career Teachers Award Tarin Zurlino Newbery Park Primary School Boandik Country Leading from the start: Tarin’s transformative impact on Early Career Teachers (ECTs) Tarin Zurlino, has made a significant impact on Early Career Teachers (ECTs) within the Southeast Coast and Vines Partnership, fostering a supportive and innovative learning environment. Through mentoring programs, she has enhanced professional growth and wellbeing, aligning with school goals to create a culture of collaboration and trust. Grounded in lived experience, her support offers practical tools, honesty and encouragement to new educators. Tarin's approach includes personalised professional development and data-driven strategies to tailor support for teachers. Her commitment to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement has built a thriving community of educators empowered to excel. Through her efforts, she’s setting a benchmark for excellence in supporting ECTs, setting a benchmark for excellence in supporting ECTs and making a lasting impact on the profession.