Lisa Dowse has worked as a primary and secondary teacher in Australia. She taught as a generalist primary teacher and later taught French to primary students. Lisa was named Victor...view moreLisa Dowse has worked as a primary and secondary teacher in Australia. She taught as a generalist primary teacher and later taught French to primary students. Lisa was named Victorian French Teacher of the Year in 2000. Lisa has obtained a Master’s Degree in Education. Her research demonstrated the benefits for students through learning a language. From 2006- 2012 Lisa worked in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development as a Senior Project Officer supporting teachers and principals to enrich languages programs at their schools. Lisa’s heart for those at risk and her journey of faith led her to develop the idea of the Gypsy Elephant into a story aimed at helping others. She hopes this story will inspire those feeling undermined by others to see themselves in a new light and to triumph over their circumstances. The Gypsy Elephant is Lisa’s first book.view less