Through application of my Masters research into strength based coaching leadership, I empower others to innovate in education. With a comprehensive experience of teaching in higher education, leading in independent schools in Australia and in Curriculum Authorities as a State Reviewer for Literature, I work to refine and create stronger educational experiences. I have recently undertaken a fellowship with Harvard Graduate School of Education, Project Zero, at the Futures of Learning Institute with a focus on Teaching for Understanding and Cultures of Thinking.As an Academic, I teach educational research, inclusive education, curriculum and pedagogy. At Bialik College, I led the curriculum for 0 to 18 year olds and the professional development of 150 teachers and school leaders. I steered the educational vision and implemented practices and programs building our culture of continuous school improvement. ,VCE results frequently top the StateI introduced multi-age teaching for STEM, personalised learning and entrepreneurial thinking.. My understanding gained through The Reggio Emilia Study Tour and the JNF Tour of Israel, developed a strong understanding of the Reggio Emilia Approach for younger learners and entrepreneurship.At Huntingtower School in Mt Waverley, I collaborated with Harvard Graduate School of Education to implement Teaching for Understanding (TfU). I researched professional learning efficacy in international case study team, coached with Harvard WIDE to develop a model of professional development that underscored the implementation of this whole school pedagogy. In doing this, I was invited to be a keynote speaker at national and international conferences on a wide range of aspects on whole school pedagogies.