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Queen of the kids

16 November 2005

Ms Karen Schneider from the Monash Children's Centre on the Clayton campus has been recognised for her work as an early childhood educator.

Award honours: Siyang, Andy, Miriam and Clara with their award-winning teacher, Ms Karen Schneider.

Ms Schneider was selected for the Excellence in Early Childhood Award from more than 250 Victorian TAFE Early Childhood graduates for 2004. The award was presented by Early Childhood Australia Inc.

"I feel extremely honoured to have received this award," Ms Schneider said. "To be nominated by my mentors -- who I admired during my studies -- and acknowledged for my work is wonderful."

Ms Schneider took on responsibility for the three to-four-year-old room at the childcare centre in January this year following a 20-day placement in October and November last year.

"The philosophy of the centre is in line with my own personal beliefs, and it is a wonderful environment to work in," Ms Schneider said.

"The other staff and management here are really supportive and willing to trial new things for the children."

Ms Schneider said working in the three to-four-year-old room allowed her to work with her favourite age of children.

"They are so energetic and provide a real challenge, but I just love it," she said.