Since I first entered a classroom as a teacher, 35 years ago, I have focused on learning and keys to improving it. Whether it is inside the classroom, during extra-curricular activities or at planning meetings, I seek to explore research-based ideas and concepts that can bring about real change in our schools. Keeping abreast of worldwide trends and research and continually connecting across all sectors [ and drawing this back to it’s relevance in the classroom] is a passion of mine.
I am as interested in the ‘big picture’ of education, as the small details.. Research is important; evidence is important; growth and improvement are important. However, only if it brings about changes within the classroom, and more specifically, individual students.
During my career as a teacher, leader and consultant, I have been fortunate to be mentored by highly skilled and passionate professionals. It is this wisdom that I bring to my work, coupled with the breadth of my experience working across sectors locally, nationally and internationally.
I enjoy moving between the many domains in education – mentoring and coaching for classroom improvement, mentoring and coaching leaders, connecting schools through establishing networks. Key to my work is the notion that when schools are engaged in deep professional learning that challenges them to provide evidence, achievements can be astounding. My work also includes a mutually constructed plan and a process for review of practice that will ensure longevity of high achievements.
Consultancy experience includes:
10 years mentoring leaders of all levels.
7 years in New York City working alongside teachers and students and running school, district and citywide workshops focused on literacy practices in the classroom.
12 years consulting and conducting workshops on literacy practices in Victorian and Queensland schools.
6 years in partnership with The University of Melbourne establishing the Network of Schools (UMNOS)