PLIESE Pty Ltd began as a business partnership between two like mind educators. There is quite a story behind the development of the PLIESE company, the short version being the necessity to become a registered partnership in response to the widespread interest in our consultancy, training, and teaching and learning package. kabPRO (The Kabana Project) is the original name of the PLIESE learning tool. Yes, this is quite a story also but one that we prefer to tell during our ‘show and tell’ presentation of PLIESE. We would love to share with you our journey, and our PLIESE learning tool that we are so passionate about.
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Emma Donaldson
Co-Founder
Emma graduated with Honours and began her Special Education pathway as coordinator of Gifted and Talented Education. Previous creative influences from dance training, as well as being passionate about meeting the needs of individual students on varying levels, has led to creation of programs and networks within schools and communities. Enabling links for education and learning is priority. Currently working in education pedagogy and special education needs in the United States and Caribbean, Emma has previous experience within Early Intervention, Sector and Policy Development and Directing a Registered Training Organisation in Autism Spectrum Disorders. Emma Donaldson is a well respected expert on gifted education and Autism Spectrum Disorder in special education. Emma is currently studying a PhD in Health Science focussed on at-risk learners and cognitive engagement and works as a Tertiary educator in pre-service education and psychology. Emma was named a Telstra Victorian Marie Claire Young Business Women's Award Finalist in 2010 for the developments in special education and recently became the recipient of the CEDA Mentor award during her EMBA business study.
Nigel Vernon
Co-Founder
Nigel, an educator for the past sixteen years, has a varied and diverse profile in the education industry. Beginning his career in East Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory, Nigel quickly developed the skills in creating enriched and engaging learning experiences. Currently working in Special Education as a Case Manager for ASD/Aspergers, Gifted and Talented and Students at Risk, Nigel enjoys the challenge of developing new and innovative case management tools and giving his students exciting and engaging learning experiences. Nigel often calls upon his interest and skills in information and communication technology to create communication and eLearning tools, which act as a resource for his work with school staff, students, parents and the wider community.
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As Co-founders of PLIESE learning tool, and sharing in development with The Team at PLIESE P/L of new and exciting teaching and learning tools WE LOVE the opportunity to share and chat! Whether over a good coffee or via online communication if you would like to learn more about our story so far, and our future direction simply make your way to the Switchboard section of this site.