We spoke to Jaecinta Peddie about her role as Education Program Manager, her career highlights and life outside of Patch.

What do you do at Patch?

I am responsible for school engagement which means I’m often juggling school bookings, regional tours, marketing, reports, education resources… and then some! I love designing systems and connecting with teachers, but my favourite days are when I am seeing children enjoy Patch’s work!

What’s a standout moment in your career?

So many! One that will always stay with me is coordinating a 250-person cast for a political theatre production at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre during the G8 Summit. It was a crash course in logistics and diplomacy - working with anti-capitalist activists by day and poring over complex schedules beneath a chandelier by night. It taught me that even the most chaotic moments can be transformed with a good process... and a bit of humour.

I'm also incredibly proud of my time as Business Operations Manager at Denki, a game development studio where order and creativity coexisted beautifully!

What do you do when you’re not working?

I’m a busy mum, so life is rarely still!  I love to spend time in nature, take photos, listen to music, play board games and travel (with a spirit of intentional serendipity!)

What’s something you believe in strongly?

Every child deserves to be seen, heard and celebrated for who they are.