With over 30 years of teaching experience across four states and K-12 learning areas, Alyssa Curtayne is a seasoned educator with a Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing from Deakin University. An active member of the Australian Fairy Tale Society and an oral storyteller specializing in folk and fairy tales, Alyssa is a former journalist, sub-editor, and English teacher. Her love for stories stems from their transformative and transporting ability, shaping our shared humanity.