Jen Backman
Where did you grow up and go to primary and secondary school?
Born in Traralgon on a beef farm, went to Glengarry Primary School and Traralgon Secondary College.
Where did you go to university?
I studied through correspondence while my children were little through the University of New England.
How long have you been involved in education?
I started as a teacher’s aide while I was studying and then taught at Clifton Creek for 6 years. I did CRT teaching for 2 years armed with my art box. I have been teaching in the art room at 754 for the last 3 years and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
What do you like to do with your spare time?
Art (obviously) I enjoy painting and photography and have been doing my Fine Arts degree over the last 3 years. I love music and also enjoy the outdoors and bike riding.
Born in Traralgon on a beef farm, went to Glengarry Primary School and Traralgon Secondary College.
Where did you go to university?
I studied through correspondence while my children were little through the University of New England.
How long have you been involved in education?
I started as a teacher’s aide while I was studying and then taught at Clifton Creek for 6 years. I did CRT teaching for 2 years armed with my art box. I have been teaching in the art room at 754 for the last 3 years and wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
What do you like to do with your spare time?
Art (obviously) I enjoy painting and photography and have been doing my Fine Arts degree over the last 3 years. I love music and also enjoy the outdoors and bike riding.