Forty years on...



Lynette tutoring a Stress Management Class in the 80's



Lynette in 2007                                                    

Lynette M Miller (featured above) is a wonderful example of not only the impact WEA can have on one’s life, but the impact one individual can have on WEA.

Lynette’s journey with the WEA started in the 1970’s when she enrolled in her first course, Bookkeeping. This first course would mark the beginning of a forty year relationship with the WEA, one that continues to this day.   

After her initial course in Bookkeeping Lynette participated in numerous courses, including crocheting and belly dancing (we wish we had a photo).

 It was in the mid 80’s when an advertisement requesting tutors for new courses at the WEA caught her eye.  Lynette’s decided to apply for the Stress Management Course as she thought ‘having three children in less than two years and being self-employed seemed to qualify me for coping with stress’.

Taking on the role as tutor for the Stress Management course highlighted Lynette’s passion for teaching life skills to adults, as well as her need for constant personal development. Her efforts saw her nominated as an Outstanding Adult Educator in 1995. Working as a tutor at WEA also led her to write a book First Steps to Managing Stress, published in 1999.

When WEA required additional staff, Lynette jumped on board in the enrolment team, seeing her face a computer screen for the very first time!

Lynette’s thirst for knowledge in a variety of areas is evident in the courses she has completed over the years. Some of these courses include; philosophy, wine tasting, Indian and Thai cooking, and even participating in WEA travel tours all around the world.

Lynette tries to do at least one or two courses a year and when asked what was next on her WEA agenda she replied ‘jewellery!’

We have been very lucky to have Lynette involved with WEA over such a long period of time and are grateful for her continuous support and presence within our community.