Positive Education with Melinda Ackerman

In this episode, Melinda Ackerman of Niño Early Learning Adventures shares about positive education and what it means to implement it in a workplace setting.

Our Expert Melinda Ackerman

Melinda Ackerman is the Company Manager of Niño Early Learning Adventures, a premium multi-centre early education brand in Melbourne. With a career spanning from kindergarten teaching to senior centre management roles, Melinda brings extensive expertise in early childhood education and operational strategy. Holding a Diploma of Social Science and a Bachelor of Teaching, she continues to upskill in areas such as first aid, child protection, and HR programs. Known for her inventive leadership style, she collaborates with her teams to enhance the Niño ELA experience for children, parents, and local communities. Passionate about supporting educators’ well-being, Melinda is also a qualified Health & Wellness Coach and advocates for positive, sustainable workplaces. A former Vice President of FKA Children’s Services and a member of RMIT’s Steering Board Committee for the International Infant Transition Research Project, she is committed to advancing education quality and cultural inclusivity. Melinda’s vision is for Niño ELA to be recognized as Melbourne’s leading early education pathway, driven by innovative programs like the Positive Education Framework.

In this episode we cover:
- Ripple effect of positive practices
- The six domains of positive psychology
- Building trust in teams
- Embedding positive education in daily operations

A sneak peek inside the episode:

"Positive Psychology uses 6 domains which essentially is what people will utilise in their life to personal growth and to find happiness in these spaces. So that really resonated with us and we thought….’Wouldn’t it actually be great if we flip things a little to start to care for our teams first, which then has the on flow ripple effect…. That will essentially grow, teach and support our children on these life skills."