Jun 24 2024 48 mins
Alex and Sophie are in conversation with Susan Glencross, an educational and developmental psychologist at Strathmore Kids, which is a private practice that she runs with her partner Lauren.
Susan grew up in the rural area of Darwin and completed her undergraduate studies there, but ended up in Melbourne pursuing her postgraduate training at the University of Melbourne.
Susan came to the early childhood years as a new graduate, when she picked up a role as a therapist in an early intervention program working specifically with autistic preschoolers and their families. Susan loved seeing the progress a child could make in their learning across just a year, but more than that she absolutely loved the joy of play - what a job!
Susan worked first as a therapist and then moved up to consulting with families, early educators and schools. The experience she gained in this field was so formative, and it was from that point on that Susan was drawn to working within the early childhood space.
In recent years Susan has worked as a consultant under the School Readiness Funding model, which has given her the chance to collaborate with educators across the Loddon-Campaspe region - a region close to her heart as she has extensive family connections across north-central Victoria and spend many a weekend birdwatching across the beautiful landscape!
The SRF program has given Susan an opportunity to learn even more about the delight and challenges of growing a kindergarten community and getting our children ready, willing and able to start school. Susan believes it is a privilege to be part of so many children’s journeys (through their educators), and continues to be passionate about enhancing the joys and opportunities of childhood for every child in our care.