I am an educator based in Singapore, who specialises in pedagogical and curriculum innovation and leading change. As a New Zealander, I epitomise our humble and hardworking spirit and forge quality relationships as a leader.
Previously I have taught Geography, Economics, Humanities and Business and enjoy teaching the IB Diploma and MYP curriculums alongside IGCSE. I enjoy competing at an elite level in triathlons, a good coffee and travel adventures with friends and family. I am married to Rachel who is a Head of Grade and Geography teacher at UWCSEA. As a father of three young boys and progressive educator, I work to create more opportunities for inclusive and holistic education, alternative pathways and personalised learning in a values based environment.
Leading Learning and Teams
Looking for Learning as a Middle Leader
As a Head of Department, your days can be filled with unexpected tasks and last minute requests. Whilst the operational side of managing your subject can fill your days,…
Leading effective meetings
Meetings get such a bad rap in most organisations. They can be painful, directionless talkfests which everyone dreads attending. Yet as a middle leader a core part of your…
New to Middle Leadership? Welcome to the balancing act
Much is written about the idealised virtues and skills of senior leaders in education but the role of middle leadership seldom receives the same spotlight and attention. Middle Leaders,…
Curriculum and Pedagogical Innovation
Three steps to an inclusive classroom in the IB Diploma
As educators we know that each student has a unique profile of strengths and needs and will approach learning in a diverse range of ways. In its broadest sense,…
Why inquiry is central to concept based teaching and learning
In the two subjects that I have always loved and taught, Geography and Economics illustrative examples and case studies are the tools that every teachers uses to bring the…
When online learning amplifies the face-to-face classroom
Life as a High School teacher is a tricky balancing game. Conversation in the office revolves around the trade off between doing something in incredible depth through an engaging lesson…
Education
- Masters of Education: Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Leadership, Policy and Change – High Distinction
- Post Graduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching – Victoria University of Wellington, NZ Geography, Economics, Humanities and Outdoor Education
- Bachelor of Science – Victoria University of Wellington, NZ, Geography (BSc)
- Bachelor of Commerce and Administration – Victoria University of Wellington, NZ Economics and Public Policy (BCA)
Significant Professional Development
Pedagogy and Coaching
- Jim Knight – Instructional Coaching – 2 days – 2019
- Gini Rojas – Leading a Culture for EAL Learning and Inclusion – 2 days – 2018
- Principals Training Centre – Assessment with Bambi Betts – 7 days – 2017
- Leading for Differentiation and Inclusion – Carol Ann Tomlinson – 3 days – 2016
- EARCOS Leadership Conference – 2015
- Looking for Learning – Pam Harper – 2 days – 2016
- Assessment for Learning with Dylan Wiliams – 4 days – 2013
- Cognitive Coaching – 4 days – Bill and Ocean Powell – 2011
Professional Training
- Council of International Schools – School Visit and Evaluator Training – 2020
- IB Diploma Coordinators Workshop (Cat2) Jakarta – 2016
- IB World Studies Extended Essay Workshop – 2017
- ESL in the Mainstream Course – 2010 – 50 hours
External Keynotes and Presentations
- Australian IT Leadership Conference – Keynote Speaker – Gold Coast, Australia – 2019
- Creating Change when Change is Hard – 2 day workshop leader – Shenzhen, China – 2017
- Global Education Leadership Summit – Bangkok – presenter – 2018
- Apple Leadership Camp Singapore – keynote presenter – 2016
Digging a Little Deeper 