A focus on school improvement in a variety of fields:Academically - the college has ranked 180th in the state and top school on the Coffs Coast and second on the North Coast. Student growth and personal best is our focus. Curriculum Initiatives have included Walker Learning in Stage 1, Talk for Writing in Stage 1 to 3, Kaizen Project Learning in Stage 3 and 4 and World Options Courses in Stage 5.Wellbeing - our focus on wellbeing for our students and our staff. In 2020, we established a Wellbeing Hub for our community and have increased onsite services for our families - including chaplaincy, and psychological services. Performing Arts and Sports Programs - the college has developed resources and staffing to lead in these fields. e.g. Sports Academies, a High-Performance Program, and a Dance Studio have been added in the last 2 years.Financial Sustainability - the college is progressing well in this area after some significant work in addressing pressure points using a creative mindset.Environmental Sustainability - the college is active in this area with 100% of electricity coming from hydroelectric and onsite solar sources. Volunteer Positions on Boards and CommitteesCoalition of Regional Independent Schools Australia - executive committee - 2020-2024 - National Chair 2024AISNSW Regional Advisory Committee - 2020-2024AISNSW Vocational Education and Training Advisory Committee - 2018-2024Southern Cross University, School of Education Advisory Board - 2020-2024President of the BDC Barracudas Sporting Club - 2021-2024

Achievements:• Improved teaching and learning practices and outcomes (e.g. learning intentions, success criteria, and visible thinking)• Introduction of a whole school student and staff wellbeing program • Improvement in IT infrastructure (e.g. connection to the NBN and a fully connected wifi campus) • Seamless introduction of Google’s G Suite of applications including Google Classroom• Consolidation of the language education program (e.g. Chinese from Kindy 4 year olds to year 12)• Addition of STEM education to the curriculum together with the construction of a new facility • Increased globalisation of the school through national and international student conferences, student leadership opportunities, student and staff exchange programs and international service programs for school community membersThe educational outcomes were improved considerably in this time. GGS moved from Top 50 in the state to 28th place using median ATAR schools as the measure. This placed the school as the top-performing school outside of Perth in 2018.Volunteer Member of the following Boards:Geraldton Residential College - 2015 to 2017Australia China Business Council - 2015 to 2017Geraldton Universities Centre - 2016 and 2017

Curriculum and InnovationImprovement in School Ranking - improvement to 48th in regional Australia - 6th in Queensland – reported in the Australian Newspaper (2013)• Successful implementation of the Australian Curriculum for Year 7 to 10 – English, Mathematics, Science, History and Geography (2011/2)• Published author of online curriculum materials for Education Services Australia (2012)• Establishment of greater professional partnership with Central Queensland University’s Education and Science/Health and Engineering Departments (2009-2013)• Successful introduction of Digital Environment – Digital Textbooks in Year 7 to 10 (2012)• Successful introduction of Google Apps cloud computing environment –the first K-12 School in Australia to implement the full suite of applications (2011)Administration• Successfully administer the Non-state School’s Cyclical Accreditation Process - the required process for all independent schools in Queensland – required every 7 years (December 2011)Financial• Successful manage number school grant applications and building projects including the Commonwealth funded Computer rollout (2010-2), the Building Education Revolution Science Building, and I am currently working with the School’s Business Manager and Principal regarding a new Middle School Precinct for 2015 due to enrolment demand.Please note that all achievements are conducted as part of a collaborative and transformative team.Volunteer positions on Boards and Committees:Queensland Studies Authority - Wide Bay - Biological Science Panel - 1999 to 2008Queensland Studies Authority - Learning Area Reference Committee - 2010 to 2013

Manage and Innovate a variety of programs designed to engage students in the world around them.Very successful enrolment in Senior Science courses bucking the national and international trend of students of science study.2008 - Peter Doherty Science Education Award – A Queensland Government Award for contributions to Science Education - $5000 grant to professional learning2007 - Australian Science Teachers Association – Ruth Dircks Award for contribution to Science Education in Regional Australia – presented at the World Science Teachers Conference in Perth, Australia - $3000 grant to professional learning.2007 - Coast Care Medal for contribution to the Bundaberg Region