Tarryn Noble, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)
UNE Foundation Tamworth Scholarship winner
Life is busy for single mother-of-three and fulltime worker Tarryn Noble, from Gunnedah NSW. So when it came to choosing a place to study, she kept it simple: it had to be close to home, and tried and tested.
Tarryn has just commenced a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) online at UNE, with the help of a UNE Foundation Tamworth Scholarship.
“All of my friends that have gone through university attended UNE,” says Tarryn. “They have always had positive things to say about their experience there.
I love the idea of helping shape little members of the community.
“Studying a degree can feel daunting and I felt more comfortable knowing that the university isn’t too far away."
And the scholarship, which Tarryn found on the UNE website, “made it all possible”.
“The scholarship has opened the door for me to begin my studies. Growing up, I never thought I would be eligible for a scholarship let alone be able to study at university! I am so very, very grateful!”
Choosing an education degree was easy: teaching is what Tarryn has loved to do since high school.
“I first discovered my passion for working with children in high school as a dance teacher. I began working in early childhood education in 2019 and fell in love with helping our little friends navigate their way through their early years and preparing for ‘big school’. I found that I particularly enjoy the school readiness side of early childhood education and wanted to pursue teaching from preschool onwards.
“I’m looking forward to learning what goes on behind the scenes in the classroom beyond preschool, lesson planning, and learning new strategies to support the children toward quality education from an education perspective. I’m also looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone and experiencing new things!”
Though just starting out, Tarryn says maintaining a balance will be important to her.
“During my spare time, I enjoy playing the piano and guitar, caravanning with my children and spending time connecting with nature. I always make sure to allocate time to myself and the kids.
The scholarship has opened the door for me to begin my studies. Growing up, I never thought I would be eligible for a scholarship let alone be able to study at university! I am so very, very grateful!
“Keeping to a study schedule makes this possible. Self-discipline, organisation and time management is so important!”
Tarryn says as well as looking forward to the day she will graduate – and hoping for some great marks along the way – she’s looking forward to using her degree to support her community.
“I love the idea of helping shape little members of the community,” she says.
“The harsh reality is that there are many children from high-risk homes. School may be the only place where they are feeling safe, secure and supported. I endeavour to support all children, so they are aware of their resilience and their importance, and with a little hard work, are capable of absolutely anything.”
*The UNE Foundation Tamworth Scholarship was developed by stakeholders including the UNE Foundation, Tamworth Regional Council and generous donors to assist students living in the Tamworth, Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains local government areas.
