Helen Empacher holds qualifications in Diploma of Teaching (Primary) as well as a Bachelor of Education (Primary), both received at Sydney College of Advanced Education (now part of Sydney University).

She has been teaching since 1992, mostly in Sydney schools and has also had two years teaching experience in London schools. She has in 2009, just been promoted to the role of Assistant Principal and is employed by the Department of Education and Training, New South Wales.

Helen’s philosophy is that children are magnificent! She believes that ALL children have a right to free, quality education which empowers them for future choices. Helen also has a strong conviction that it is our job as parents and teachers to guide and support our children in their learning about the world. Helen is also a mother of two boys aged 10 and 7.