Kim Rowston, PhD

Become a part of a dynamic, creative and innovative KLA. Enrol now to complete #ACU’s Graduate Diploma Design & Technology in 2022 & apply for a scholarship from #teachNSW to support you during your studies acu.edu.au/course/graduat… #acuedu #acuedu_designtech

@RE_McGEE @littleliftsUK ❤️🥰🤗

I have had a really hard few days. Today was my first radiotherapy session and I cried this morning at the thought of yet another thing that could make me feel exhausted. My day was made brighter by a gift box from @littleliftsUK. I have hidden the chocolate from my son.

If you think fertilized eggs are people but parents who've crossed the oceans with their kids aren't, stop pretending your concerns are religious.

@TheGuyPearce ❤️🤗🌸❤️

Along with my colleagues, I invite you to contribute to our research on Digital Technology curriculum readiness among Australian educators. Read more: bit.ly/3OvB6qh Direct Link to the survey: bit.ly/3OsZmJC

@ClStrongFND ❤️🤗🌼

Please pray for Lucas on his Leukemia journey!

@tripleMMeaning ❤️🤗🌼

Her last photo, 8/6/13. Playing with her doll. 10 years today. It does not get easier, we simply get slightly better at carrying it (sometimes). Alice, I love you forever and ever and ever.

Bruce McAvaney had no problem getting to know every Matildas’ player. He’s nailed every little fact and nuance. Hasn’t tried to wing it. That’s hardcore professionalism. It also shows real respect for the players - and the sport - when you do the research. This is what we ask.

Teachers struggle as pressure from parents and students mounts smh.com.au/national/nsw/p… #teacherwellbeing #teacherburnout

"When I told my father I was going to marry Jake he said, ‘If you marry that man you will never set foot in this house again.’⁣ ⁣ He was horrified that I could contemplate marrying a black man, and I soon learned that most people felt the same way. The first years of our marriage living in Birmingham were hell — I cried every day, and barely ate. No one would speak to us, we couldn’t find anywhere to live because no one would rent to a black man, and we had no money.⁣ ⁣ People would point at us in the street. Then I gave birth to a stillborn son at eight months. It wasn’t related to the stress I was under but it broke my heart, and we never had any more children.⁣ ⁣ We were at the same technical college. I was having typing and shorthand lessons and he’d been sent there for training by the Air Force. He was with a group of black friends and they called my friend and me over to talk. We didn’t even know they spoke English, but Jake and I got chatting. He quoted Shakespeare to me, which I loved.⁣ ⁣ Jake returned to Trinidad, but we carried on writing to each other, and a few years later he returned to the UK to get better paid work.⁣ ⁣ He asked me to marry him, quite out of the blue, when I was only 19. My father threw me out, and I left with only one small suitcase to my name. No family came to our register office wedding in 1948.⁣ ⁣ But gradually life became easier. I got teaching jobs, ending up as a deputy head teacher. First Jake worked in a factory, then for the Post Office.⁣ Slowly we made friends together, but it was so hard. I used to say to new friends: ‘Look, I have to tell you this before I invite you to my home — my husband is black.’⁣ ⁣ My father died when I was 30 and although we were reconciled by then, he never did approve of Jake.⁣ ⁣ Today we have been married for 63 years, and are still very much in love. I do not regret marrying him for an instant, despite all the pain we have suffered."⁣

@CassandraPeak You’ve so got this @CassandraPeak ☀️🌈💪🏼🙌🏽💗I did the same thing at 51. I’m 55 now and living an amazing full life that wouldn’t have been possible if I’d not broken free! Here’s this bra quote by Cheryl Strayd that helped me through those tough days:

Today is my 52nd birthday. Early afternoon, I will be picking up the rest of my things from my soon-to-be ex-husband's house. Later tonight, my daughter is treating me to a nice birthday dinner. It is all good.

@ShentonStage 🤗🌼❤️

I’ve just lost my best and longest friend — we met in 1984, his first year at Cambridge (and my third), who died tonight, aged just 56, six months after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was the kindest and most beautiful person; I’ve spoken to him daily for 39 years.

@ESmithStevens 🤗🌼❤️

When your dog dies how are you supposed to believe they're in a better place when their singular & boundless desire was always to be with you?

@townesy77 Fantastic. How exciting 🌟

🥁🥁🥁 So excited to be starting my journey as a #canvanaut today! I can’t wait to empower schools, teachers and students to design across the APAC region! Bring on the #canvalife 💜💙

@sandyosullivan 🤗🌸☀️🌈

In spite of being around some wonderful people today, I’ve had a really rough last few days. At times like these, life can seem too hard. In the end if I’m still going to be here, I just need to focus on work and making the lives of others better.

@WrenGeorginaCU @DrWillDavies77 @ProfARThompson 🌼💕💪🏽

@DrWillDavies77 @ProfARThompson A final, and by far the biggest thanks, to my partner Emily. Our lives changed overnight, but you have offered a safe place to call home every second of the day, words of wisdom beyond your years, and an enormous display of strength in the toughest of moments...(cont. below)

Some pretty personal news to share this afternoon (for the sake of transparency as part of the PhD journey!) - just over 4 months ago, I was suddenly diagnosed with cervical cancer. Following major surgery in April, I am currently undertaking chemo and radiotherapy (cont. below)

@WrenGeorginaCU 🌼💕

@pipcleaves 🤣🤣🤣

Actual footage of NSW Teachers at 3:00pm today… Go well and go gently, Comrades…

@RonniSalt 😔

I mean this with sincerity and compassion, this is actually very sad.

@pam0716 🙏🦄🌼

If you can spare a good thought or prayer today I would greatly appreciate it. My 7 yo is going in for some major spinal cord surgery. I know he’ll be fine. He’s tough and strong. None the less, as the mom of this precious boy, I’m scared 🙏🏼❤️

smh.com.au/national/nsw/e… #studentwellbeing #mentalhealth