Introducing OLT Star Tutor
We're thrilled to announce Carmel Blake as an OLT Australia Star Tutor. With 150 cohorts delivered, Carmel's outstanding attitude and unwavering dedication to educational excellence make her the perfect fit for Star Tutor status.
Carmel's journey with OLT began in 2010 as a tutor and lead admin in Darwin, Northern Territory, and her impressive track record speaks for itself:
- Over 1,545 participants guided with enthusiasm across major accounts including Department of Education in the NT and Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- 84% pass rate consistently achieved through exceptional online learning environments
- Across two education systems - Department of education in the Northern Territory and Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
- National council member of the Australian Association of Special Education (AASE), cementing her leadership in education
Carmel embodies everything we value at OLT - expertise, enthusiasm, and genuine care for learner success. She doesn't just deliver courses; she creates communities of learning that participants remember long after certification. We'd like to recognise Carmel's outstanding efforts and thank her for her dedication to improving outcomes for teachers and the children and young people they serve. We're incredibly proud to name Carmel an OLT Star Tutor.
– Trish Rymer | Education Consultant - OLT Australia
When asked about her incredible journey, Carmel reflects on the meaningful impact of her work:
I'm so passionate about these courses because I've seen them make real change in how our staff view the students in their care. I've had such memorable experiences with the OLT team - and honestly, so much fun! My absolute favourite memory was creating a brand-new course for the NT. I got to travel with Nick Maloney and Jacqui Webber-Gant to schools right across the Territory - from Darwin city out to the most remote places. We were spotting crocodiles in Kakadu, sitting in on School of the Air classes in Katherine... it was incredible! Those adventures really showed me what OLT is all about - we're genuinely committed to bringing quality education everywhere, no matter how far out you are.
– Carmel Blake | OLT Tutor
Nick Maloney (Director of OLT) added:
Carmel has been a real champion for OLT, sometimes under difficult circumstances, but has always delivered the courses with dedication and belief that the benefits will reach the children in need of support. On top of that she's just a great person. Thank you, Carmel.
– Nick Maloney | OLT Director
Hugh Clench (Director of OLT) added:
Carmel was an early adopter of our OLT courses and has championed them for some 15 years in the various jurisdictions where she has worked. She has always made a valuable contribution to the development of both content and the learning management system underlying the courses, and has excelled throughout as an online and face to face tutor.
– Hugh Clench | OLT Director
Reaching this incredible milestone, Carmel's work shows how one exceptional tutor can create ripples of positive change, motivating and supporting teachers and students right across Australia.
Congratulations, Carmel, on this well-deserved recognition as our Star Tutor!