Dr Katherine Bussey

Dr  Katherine  Bussey, is a passionate infant and toddler specialist originally from New Zealand living in Melbourne, Australia now working as a Research Fellow and lecturer. She has spent the last 20 years actively learning about and developing practice in early childhood education based on the Pikler® approach and Magda Gerber’s Educaring Approach (RIE®).

She is the chairperson for ITANA and is in the final stages of becoming a Pikler® professional.  Katherine mentors and provides professional learning and development for educators, engaging in inspiring critical reflection, learning and growth in infant, toddler and early childhood teams.