ABOUT

For more than three decades, my work has explored the connections between learning, leadership, community and creativity.

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My work now explores how research, creativity and community come together through writing, practical projects and thoughtful conversations.

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​Across very different roles, I kept asking different versions of the same questions.

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What helps people remain connected to their work, their communities and themselves over the long term?

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How do we create organisations, communities and ways of living that people can sustain over time?

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Those questions eventually led me to complete a Master's in International and Community Development, where I explored them through research while opening new directions for my work.

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RECENT RESEARCH AND PROJECTS

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My recent Master's research explored the wellbeing of regional and remote school principals and the factors that support sustainable leadership in regional communities.

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My final community development project explored arts-based approaches to strengthening community connection through weekly creative conversations with women living in regional and remote communities.

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At first glance these projects may seem quite different, but they are all expressions of the same underlying interest: how people create lives that feel connected, purposeful and sustainable.

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WHERE MY WORK HAS TAKEN ME

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My work has taken me into classrooms, leadership roles, community projects and research. Along the way opportunities have included:

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• Classroom teaching across primary, secondary, education support and international settings

• School leadership as a Principal and Deputy Principal in metropolitan, regional and remote communities

• Leading a nature-based community school

• Facilitating graduate teacher, senior teacher and leadership development programs

• Coaching and mentoring early career teachers and educational leaders

• Educational consultancy focused on wellbeing, inclusion and engagement

• Writing and developing resources for schools, community organisations and environmental groups

• Contributing to publications exploring sustainability, education and wellbeing​

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Most of the interesting work I've been part of has started with a conversation. If something here connects with your own work or thinking, I'd love to hear from you.

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