Legacy is what happens when a founder's vision meets four decades of classroom expertise. Mariana and Renae built the program side by side — Mariana shaping the vision, the voice and the family experience; Renae grounding every activity in what actually works in an Australian classroom. Every week of every tier carries both of their fingerprints: written with a parent's understanding of what families need, and reviewed and refined through Renae's expert eye.
Our Story
Meet our team
Educational director
Hi, I’m Renae
Education has never just been my career—it has been my life's purpose.
For more than 36 years as a teacher and deputy principal, I've had the privilege of watching children grow into capable, confident young people. One of the greatest joys of my career has been welcoming some of those same children back years later as parents—a reminder that the impact of education reaches far beyond the classroom.
My passion for education began long before I stepped into a classroom. My father was a deputy principal, and my maternal great-grandfather was a principal, so I was fortunate to grow up surrounded by a legacy of learning, service and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. Those values have shaped who I am as an educator, a mother and now a grandmother.
Throughout my career, I've learned that meaningful learning begins with meaningful relationships. The trust I've built with children and their families has shaped me just as much as any qualification ever could.
Above all else, my first love is my family. They remind me every day that our greatest legacy is the love, values and opportunities we pass on to the next generation.
Hi, I’m Mariana
I’ve always been passionate about people, learning and the incredible potential we all have to achieve extraordinary things. With a background in education, creative writing and resource development, I've spent years exploring how we learn, grow and connect.
Then I became a mum.
I realised that the moment shaping a child’s future aren’t always the big milestones — they’re the ordinary moments we often overlook. That belief inspired me to create legacy, Love & learning; a place where parents feel empowered, equipped and confident to nurture their child’s potential from the very beginning. I believe the world changes when people believe in their own potential, and that belief begins in childhood.