Current Portfolio
Enhance Education Investment & Management Pty Ltd
Cofounder/Director/CEO
2019 - Current
EEIM is working to build a global network of innovation and entrepreneurship through investment in education, innovation and technology, under the leadership of its directors with decades of experience as cross-border entrepreneurs, investors and education leaders. I am a co-founder, director and CEO for this company. We are working with various partners to achieve our goal. If you wish to discuss our activities, share our objectives or wish to partner with us, please connect with me.
Enhance Schools Pty Ltd
Director
2019 - Current
Enhance Schools has been established to create and manage a global network of like minded educational institutions wanting to provide an alternative to ‘traditional’ education that is future orientated, competency driven and enhanced by technology, such as Artificial Intelligence. By working in a coordinated manner, these institutions will establish human capital pipelines that support STEM industry, entrepreneurship and global migration.
Enhance Australia Operations Pty Ltd
Cofounder/Director
2018 - Current
Enhance Australia Operations has been created to reimagine Australian education, education solutions, education technology and associated activities.
We want to redefine education and human capital development, utilising technology and future orientated thought. We wish to create a more responsive and relevant alternative to traditional education, bridging the current gaps and shortfalls that have emerged and are having an impact on our future, success and prosperity.
Enhance Education Australia Ltd
Founder/Director
2020 - Current
Enhance Education Australia was established as a not-for-profit organisation. It has charitable status and is focused on supporting and developing the human-capital pipeline for STEM-based industries and organisations in Australia and the Pacific Region.
As a part of doing this, Enhance Education Australia will work to establish activities such as the World Robot Olympiad in Australia as well as facilities such as the innovative Norwegian Newton Rooms.
If you want to find out more or are interested in supporting or working with us, please connect with me.
World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Association
Member of the WRO Advisory Council
2012 - Current
After staging the successful 2011 World Robot Olympiad International Final on behalf of the Abu Dhabi Education Council, I was invited by the WRO Association to become a member of its Advisory Council (AC). The WRO AC includes a variety of people from academic and corporate backgrounds. The council members bring important strategic knowledge to WRO that helps the association and competition keep up with a constantly changing world. At present over 80 countries and over 100,000 students participate in the activity. Click on the image to go to the WRO website or visit https://www.wroaustralia.org to view the Australian WRO website.
Australian National Organiser
2019 - Current
I working to establish WRO in Australia. It is a flexible and innovative robotics competition that is focused on maintaining relevancy and keeping abreast of technology mega-trends. If you want to participate or assist in establishing the competition, please connect with me.
Past Interests & Key Activities
Special Adviser - eLearning & Innovation
2013-2019
Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge
(formally Abu Dhabi Education Council)
Vice Chair of the ADEK taskforce developing the ADEK Innovation Strategy (2017)
Special Advisor assisting in the development of the implementation plan of ADEK’s P-12 Digital Learning and Teaching (eLearning) Strategy
Program Manager overseeing the development of STEM Innovation Club Hubs in selected Abu Dhabi schools
Program Manager overseeing the development of the Abu Dhabi Education Council P-12 Digital Learning and Teaching (eLearning) Strategy
Special Adviser - School Operations
2010-2013
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Project Manager responsible for and overseeing the staging of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) 2011 International Final
Advising the Council on ICT and STEM related topics, including extra-curricular and co-curricular activities
Developer and lead of the ADEC Robotics in Education Project responsible for introducing robotics to Abu Dhabi schools and encouraging the inclusion of robotics across UAE schools (including the training of teachers)
Curriculum Consultant - ICT
2007-2010
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Lead the implementation of a new K-12 ICT Curriculum & encouraging ICT Integration across Abu Dhabi Model Schools
Lead the development of the K-12 ICT (Curriculum Area) Assessment Framework
Management and coordination of an international team of Education Advisors – ICT and their work with teachers in the implementation of the ADEC ICT Curriculum, improving pedagogy and the infusion of ICT
Lead the successful bid to host the international World Robot Olympiad 2011 in Abu Dhabi
ICT Manager / ICT Specialist
2006-2007
Department of Education, Queensland
Toowoomba East State School
Development & management of school ICT network, curriculum, resources, media, etc.
Leading teacher professional development
Teaching ICT related topics and skills through specialist classes
ICT Coordinator / Teacher Librarian
2003-2005
Department of Education, Queensland
Development & management of school library and teaching resource collection
Development of student reading ability; research skills and critical literacy
Development & management of school ICT network, resources, media, etc.
Leading and implementing teacher professional development in ICT and Learning Technology
ICT Support Specialist
2001-2002
Department of Education, Queensland
(Across multiple schools)
Development & management of school ICT networks, curriculum, resources, media, etc.
Leading teacher professional development
Teaching ICT related topics and skills
Education Adviser - Learning Technology
1998-2000
Department of Education, Queensland
Capacity building of K-12 teachers across district schools in the areas of ICT/Learning Technology usage and integration
Design and implementation of teacher professional
Planning and delivering exemplar student lessons for teachers
Providing advice to leadership on matters related to ICT, Learning Technology, ICT integration
Principal
1991-1997
Department of Education, Queensland
School leadership, planning, management, financial management, procurement, compliance and reporting
Staff supervision
Staff professional development
Curriculum leadership and program development
Generalist teaching (multi-grade classes)
Student welfare
Community liaison
Assessment and reporting
Teacher (Primary)
1987-1990
Department of Education, Queensland
Generalist Teaching
Curriculum program development
Assessment and reporting
Online Learning Coordinator
2002-2007
The Learning Place, Department of Education, Queensland
Design and facilitation of online courses for teachers and student via Blackboard VLE
Promoting the integration of ICT in teaching and learning
Tutor/Marker
2006-2007
University of Southern Queensland
Tutoring and marking the work of pre-service teachers
Tutor
2001-2002
Department of Education, Science & Training,
Commonwealth of Australia
Adult tutoring in literacy and numeracy