The Quest for the Perfect Teacher Planner

Base Planners began with a simple mission:

To create the perfect planner for teachers like me.

Frustrated by the lack of options that met my needs as a high school teacher and leader, I set out to design a planner that combined practicality with style. I wanted premium quality, ample space for planning and meetings, and a distinctive 'cool' factor that set it apart from traditional teacher stationery.

So, armed with a passion for teaching and learning and an eye for organisation and design, Base Planners by Aimee was born.

Aimee Shattock (Founder)

Hi! I'm Aimee. I've been working in high schools as a teacher and leader for 10 years. My specialty areas are English, Psychology, Literacy and curriculum leadership.

I started my career in my hometown of Adelaide and fell in love with everything to do with teaching and learning. 10 years later, I'm an AITSL-Certified Lead Teacher returning to Melbourne for 2025, I've taught every year level from 7-12, and I'm obsessed with anything that keeps me organised, productive and caffeinated.

Ironically, I started my leadership journey many years as a Digital Learning Coordinator in a leading high school in Adelaide. To this day, I love the engagement, personalisation and differentiation that technology offers students, however I discovered pretty quickly that when it comes to my organisation and wellbeing, tech just doesn't cut it. Cue the hard copy teacher planner! I love the tactile simplicity of seeing my day and week at a glance, and mapping out my time to work smarter, not harder. I've tried many different planners over the years and while they've been great, they've never been quite right for me. There was never enough space, there was too much unnecessary fluff, and they were never flexible enough for my needs.

I think teachers, leaders and support staff do incredible work with young people in our communities. In starting Base Planners, I wanted to create a product that understands and respects the needs of educators today, and adds genuine value to their busy days in the classroom.

I'm so excited to share Base Planners with you all. They truly are beautiful, practical and flexible, and I hope they support you on your teaching journey.