Louise Berry Vanessa Ogborne Bobbi Burgmann Pamela Bauze
Dr Gabrielle Koop
Director and Curriculum Co-ordinator
PhD (University of Western Sydney)Master of Arts (Macquarie University); Bachelor of Arts(Macquarie University)
Certificate in Teaching (Sydney Teachers College)
Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
Gabrielle has been an owner and director of Redleaf College since its establishment in 2000 and is directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the college. She represents Redleaf at conferences and trade expos, provides workshops for a number of organisations as well as carrying out consultancy services to service providers in the health care industry. Gabrielle is committed to the advancement of diversional therapy through professional development and workplace education and training. Her work as an aged care quality assessor has provided her with many insights into the professional role of diversional therapists and the needs of their clients.
Gabrielle has many years experience in education and training and started her career as a teacher and has taught at school, TAFE and University (undergraduate and postgraduate) levels. She has a PhD in education and her research focused on the education and assessment of adult learners. Gabrielle also has a Masters in Education and Work. From 1991-2000 she was involved in the development and co-ordination of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Leisure and Health) at the University of Sydney. In 2000 she was the keynote speaker at the Diversional Therapy National Conference.
Gabrielle is the co-author of two books ~ Starting Points for Programs and Activities / Books 1 & 2. These books provide program and activity ideas for each day of the year and are available through B&S Books (www.bsbooks.com.au).
