A gift that makes
a difference

A not for profit charity that spreads kindness, empathy and gratitude by helping redirect funds that would otherwise be used for end of year teacher gifts to those in need.

How Teacher Presence works to make a difference.

To learn more about how Teacher Presence operates, simply select the category you fall under and follow the prompts. Of course, you can always reach out to us as well at contactus@teacherpresence.org

Thank you for joining the Teacher Presence community and receiving and giving a gift that makes a difference.

If needed, have a discussion with relevant personnel about introducing Teacher Presence to your school community.

STEP 01Select a charity

Choose one of the four charities that resonates with you.

STEP 02Sign up

STEP 03Spread the word

Consider the following ways to inform your families of the Teacher Presence initiatives:

Use the Resources tab on the website to:

Send home the pre prepared letter to families explaining Teacher Presence
Acquire pre prepared notices for school newsletters
Access presentations that can be shared amongst colleagues and at staff meetings
Print and display posters around the school
Introduce Teacher Presence to your students by using the 10 minute introduction lessons on the resources page.

STEP 04Watch the impact together

Know that you are part of the Teacher Presence community and your donation will make an impact on the lives of others. Thank you.

Join the huge list of teachers and support staff making a difference

Looking for your Teacher?

FEATURED TEACHER

Rachel Hamilton Smith

I have taught for over 30 years in various roles.

When I was in the classroom I was grateful for the generous gifts that students would buy to say thank-you.

I am fortunate to have had many opportunities in my own life and am grateful that I have everything I need in life.

Teacher presence gives me the opportunity to give back and see the gratitude from families paid forward.

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KEEP IN TOUCH

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Or email, Andrea and Dean McKellar
contactus@teacherpresence.org

The Difference

To date, these are the impacts the Teacher Presence community have achieved.

Here's what that meant for our partners

9+ toilets
9+ toilets to provide for the needs of 50 children every year for around 10 years
3,700+ sandwiches
3,700+ Sandwiches for Students
Supporting families and children
Supporting families and children with trauma and providing safe environments so they can return to school to receive an education
Supported indigenous students
Supported indigenous students access opportunities through education and lifelong learning.

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We featured on a Podcast!

Well this was a real treat and highlight for Teacher Presence. Dean McKellar and I had the opportunity to chat on the podcast, Game Plan for Good, hosted by Shad Watson.

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More than a plaque – a heartwarming reminder

Teacher Presence helped Operation Toilets build toilets in India, allowing more children to be able to attend school! At each school a large, engraved granite plaque will be attached to the external wall of one of the toilet blocks standing as a perpetual reminder of how the toilets came to be in the school.

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Special moments like this - Eat Up at our school

This was such a special moment for me. At the end of Term 1, Eat Up Australia ran a snack drive at the school I teach at. The whole school rallied together to donate snacks that will help to feed hungry kids across Australia.