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Jodie Abbott is a qualified teacher who spent a decade teaching in Melbourne and London before returning to her beloved hometown of Warrnambool in 2009. After spending a frustrating three years booking relief staff through an external hiring agency, she decided to streamline and improves the whole process by forming her own company to match schools with quality relief teachers.
Since 2014, Jodie has worked full-time in her company, Professional Teaching Solutions, which now offers a specifically designed online booking system and an integrated app and continues to grow throughout the Warrnambool district.
Jodie lives with her partner and two children. She loves spending time with her family and friends, is a dedicated foodie, and finds joy in staying active.
Aside from being Jodie’s mum, Sue Abbott is the Co-Director of Professional Teaching Solutions and has been head of bookings since the inception of the company. Ever supportive of Jodie’s career as a teacher, she is thrilled to be able to contribute to the important work that schools and teachers provide for their communities.
Sue grew up in the Warrnambool district and spent most of her adult life on her family farm in the south west region. In 2007, she became the proud owner of a fashion store in Port Fairy before drawing on her communication and business management skills to help launch Professional Teaching Solutions in 2013.
Sue’s favourite thing in the world is spending time with her five grandchildren, who have affectionately dubbed her ‘Meme’. Family is at the heart of everything she does, so even when she’s at work she feels at home.
Hi, I’m Maddi Barnett, and I’m excited to share that I’ll be taking over ownership of Professional Teaching Solutions.
After working as the Administration Manager here, supporting our incredible educators and school communities, I’m proud to step into this new role. As a qualified teacher with classroom experience in both Melbourne and Warrnambool, I understand the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of schools — and the importance of reliable, professional relief staff.
My roots in education and my background growing up in Bairnsdale and Sale — where I helped run my family’s retail business — gave me a strong foundation in communication, organisation, and service. These skills have been invaluable in my journey from teacher to administrator and now to small business owner.
Warrnambool is now home. I’ve married a local, have two children, and enjoy being part of this vibrant community — usually with coffee in hand, a Labrador on the lead, and my children in tow!
I’m committed to continuing the strong relationships we've built with schools and educators, ensuring our service remains personal, reliable, and responsive.
Here’s to the next chapter — I look forward to working with you all.
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