Educator's Christmas Island odyssey a feast of science and marine wonders

Grant Quarry

By Grant Quarry
Published February 23, 2023

For most educators, teaching is an all or nothing career pursuit, yet for some time now, Kylie Chatfield has managed to juggle a passion for nature and the environment alongside extended time in her own classroom.

Chatfield has been teaching full-time at Christmas Island District High School for three years.

Located just 200kms south of Indonesia in ...

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