Lianne Zalac is an Early Childhood Educator with extensive teaching experience spanning thirty-eight years in both urban and rural settings. Currently she is a Lecturer at The University of South Australia, specialising in Maths and Science. Related interests include curriculum development, planning for differentiation in small schools and multi-level classes, authentic assessment and culturally responsive practises. Lianne is passionate about making Mathematics and Science accessible to all, by developing engaging curriculum that fosters curiosity and creative thinking in all things mathematical and scientific.