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. I am currently developing my website, but you can also find me on LinkedIn (click on the icon) or Email me by clicking on the mail icon.

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.