About Me
With over 45 years in education, my career has been a journey of transformation, innovation, and unwavering dedication to student learning. From my early days in the classroom to my later role as a library consultant in Western Australia, I’ve witnessed—and helped shape—some of the most profound changes in how we teach, learn, and access information.
Highlighted Achievements
Championing Change in School Libraries One of the most rewarding chapters of my career was leading the automation of school libraries across Western Australia. At a time when computers were just beginning to enter the educational landscape, I worked alongside schools to transition from traditional card catalogues to digital systems—reimagining libraries as vibrant, tech-enabled learning hubs.
Looking Ahead: AI and the future of learning
As I reflect on the future, I’m intrigued by the role artificial intelligence will play in education. AI has the potential to personalize learning, streamline access to resources, and support educators in new and exciting ways. Yet, even as these tools evolve, I believe the heart of education remains unchanged: it’s about nurturing curiosity, encouraging questions, and helping students discover answers for themselves.
My Guiding Philosophy
Throughout my career, students have always been at the center of my work. I’ve championed inquiry-based learning, encouraging young minds to ask, “I wonder why?”—a question that opens doors to deeper understanding and lifelong learning. Whether through books, databases, or emerging technologies, my goal has always been to help students become independent thinkers and passionate seekers of knowledge.
We only get one chance at this life, and we need to work out what impact / legacy we a want to leave behind.
For me, I always wanted to help my students be the best versions of themselves they can be and for them to also 'feel the fear and do it anyway'.
Living with purpose and possibility
While education has been my vocation, my love of a challenge has always propelled me beyond the boundaries of the familiar. I’ve embraced opportunities that pushed me outside my comfort zone—whether it was swimming 21 kilometers across open ocean to Rottnest Island, climbing rugged peaks in Scotland, traveling by container ship from Western Australia to England, or scuba diving alongside sharks, sea lions, and stingrays.
These experiences have shaped not only how I live, but how I teach. My personal motto, “Feel the fear and do it anyway,” is more than a mantra—it’s a mindset I strive to instill in my students. I believe in fostering a sense of agency and self-efficacy, encouraging learners to take control of their own journey, to celebrate their uniqueness, and to ask bold questions like:
These experiences have shaped not only how I live, but how I teach. My personal motto, “Feel the fear and do it anyway,” is more than a mantra—it’s a mindset I strive to instill in my students. I believe in fostering a sense of agency and self-efficacy, encouraging learners to take control of their own journey, to celebrate their uniqueness, and to ask bold questions like:
- “What is possible?”
- “What difference can I make?”
