Simon says ‘quit politicking and put students first’

Rebecca Vukovic

By Rebecca Vukovic
Published June 24, 2016

Most people can reflect on their school life and cite one teacher who made a real difference. For Federal Education Minister Simon Birmingham, it was his high school geography teacher, Marie Quorn Smith.

Simon Birmingham talks education

“She was a geography teacher and she brought real zest, passion and fun to the classroom, whilst still ensuring that ...

This story appeared in the July 2016 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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