Senteleky's challenging MKR experience proves inspirational for her students

Grant Quarry

By Grant Quarry
Published May 21, 2018

Appearing on a major national reality TV show might not be for all of us, but one brave New South Wales educator was willing to step up to the plate this year.

Year 6 teacher Louise Senteleky, above right, appeared on this year's season of My Kitchen Rules with her mum, Pat.

Louisa Senteleky, a Year 6 teacher at Balgowlah North Public School in Sydney’s north, joined her mum, Pat, on Channel ...

This story appeared in the May 2018 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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