An experienced educator and leader
I develop strong relationships with teams by: Facilitation through innovation, engagement, and effective strategies in learning and teaching
I have 40 years of experience in middle and senior leadership in Independent and Catholic schools and systems across Queensland. I pride myself in being a continuous learner. I have and continue to work with leadership teams and teachers in schools facilitating workshops, developing strategy and empowering teachers to plan student centred learning and teaching.
I have presented at conferences in Australia and Singapore and published in ACEL, Australian Journal of Middle Years.
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Things I Can Do
In the first instance, I build relationships with the people I work beside.
I lead innovations and initiatives in schools and across systems. I have undertaken research focusing on teachers' confidence, competence and use of data to inform practice, adolescent learning, effective planning and pedagogies. I work in the area of strategy and development, building collaborative team cultures and have facilitated and undertaken research within schools to assess the effectiveness of specific programs being implemented.
I am the President of Adolescent Success - an Association for educators that is dedicated to the education, development and growth of young adolescents.
I facilitate face to face and online workshops, planning sessions and support in educational settings.
A Few Accomplishments
A lifelong learner, I lead by example and have completed a number of degrees throughout my career. I hold a Diploma of Teaching (Commerce and Geography), Graduate Certificate in Business and Technology, Graduate Certificate in the Middle Years, Bachelor of Education Honours in Leadership, Masters in Education - Research Dissertation in Teachers use of data.
I have been Journal Editor and for the past 7 year, President of Adolescent Success.
I have held Senior Leadership roles in Strategic Transitions, Learning and Teaching, and Data Analysis and Logistics; Middle Leadership roles in the area of Middle Years, Pastoral, Curriculum, Head of Learning and Teaching (8-10).
I have successfully led and implemented whole school change with a focus on curriculum and pastoral structures, environment, learning and teaching and pedagogical processes.
I am a researcher, speaker, facilitator, learner, presenter and first and foremost accomplished teacher.