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                The Voice and Movement Team

Voice and Movement is committed to providing a warm and supportive environment for students, parents and friends, encouraging a sense of self, community and care, by providing a consistently high level of client service and professionalism.


ANGELICA ROSE
Principal
B.A. (Drama)

Angelica is the Founder and Principal of Voice & Movement incorporating the Drama for Everyday Life Program.

Angelica has always had a passion for the performing arts and it was this interest that encouraged her to commence a degree in Arts (Drama) at the Queensland University of Technology.

In 1994 Angelica graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Drama).

Armed with her degree, Angelica formed a theatre company, producing, directing and marketing plays for charitable organisations. After 2 years a change was needed and Angelica decided to move to Melbourne.

In Melbourne Angelica once again pursued her passion for the arts and took a role teaching social dancing. As well as teaching Angelica also took over the role of managing the school, training staff and developing strategies for marketing and client relations.

In 2001 Angelica decided to establish a school to enrich and empower lives through the arts, and Voice & Movement was established. The focus was on assisting people in developing greater self confidence and self expression.
Angelica personally researched and developed the unique Drama for Everyday Life Program that assists students with autism spectrum disorders.

In addition, Angelica completed the Developmental Psychiatry Course in 2005 through University of Melbourne.

Since its inception in 2002, the Drama for Everyday Life Program has gained recognition and an excellent reputation through private students, schools and psychologists seeking her assistance.

Trevor Dunn
B.A.
(Theatre Making)

Trevor Dunn has extensive knowledge and experience in working with students with autism spectrum disorders.

Trevor is a qualified primary school teacher, having completed a Diploma in Primary Teaching in 1977. He has since completed a Bachelor of Dramatic Arts in Theatre Making through the Victorian College of the Arts/Melbourne University.

Trevor has more than 20 years’ experience in working with students with autism spectrum disorders. He has worked in the capacity of Integration Aide, Drama Teacher and Program Manager.

Having completed training in the Drama for Everyday Life Program, Trevor now runs both private and group classes for students from 4 years through to adult.

 

Margaret Kempner-Harries

Margaret has worked as an Integration Aide over the last 12 years, assisting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in a Secondary mainstream setting. She also holds a Certificate VI in Training and Assessment and has delivered a Certificate I in Transition to a group of students under the auspices of Swinburne TAFE.

Margaret has been on the Committee of Asperger Syndrome Support Network Vic. Inc. for 12 years and been its president over the last 2 years.  Through her involvement with ASSN. She runs coffee nights for parents/partners and carers and assists with the AS adults group.

Margaret views social skills learning as an integral part of a person's development, to enable the individual to connect with the world around him/her and empower the person to be as independent and self-sufficient as possible.

 

Malena Martens

Malena has worked with students with autism spectrum disorders for the past twelve years. She has worked in the capacity of Integration Aide and Social Skills Tutor and is currently studying a Bachelor of Education (Primary).

Malena comes to Voice and Movement with a strong theatre background, having completed AMEB Speech and Drama Grade 6 and extensive amateur theatre experience.

Malena recently completed extensive training in the Drama for Everyday Life Program. She loves working with students on the spectrum

 

Catherine Preston

Catherine is the Administration Officer/Receptionist at Voice and Movement from Tuesday to Saturday. She has worked for the past 10 years as an Administrator and PA in the education and community sector.

Catherine has a BA (Hon) in Social Studies from The University of Melbourne.