I’m Matt.
I am an award-winning school leader, a teacher, husband and father. I have an obsession with learning that has been fuelling a passion for connection, culture, community and studying its associated research for years.
I began my career in Catholic schools, gaining extensive experience in the leadership of curriculum teams and programs, before switching to focus on student wellbeing, student improvement and community engagement. In Government schools I led Positive Education and student support programs working with students, parents and staff to develop new understandings of the needs of young people in the 21st century.
I am currently part of a dynamic Edventurous leadership team at Global Village Learning designing a new model for learning (not just education) in the picturesque Macedon Ranges, Victoria, Australia. A model that is bound by play, exploration and connection - the good stuff!
My dedication to learning and further study has broadened my understanding of what constitutes evidence within an educational context, the importance of dialogue between stakeholders, a focus on growth and the importance of connection and purpose in the communities and spaces we work within.
My work is driven by a passion for change and informed by my personal ‘why’:
to empower people with creativity and curiosity so that we can all create positive change in our world.
I am also a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Certified Facilitator - it’s brilliant.
If you would like to know more, let’s chat!
A little more about me…
Education
Doctor of Education (EdD) (ongoing)
Specialisation in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Family-School Partnerships for Student Success with Emphasis on Whole-School Connections
University of Virginia
Master of Education (MEd)
Specialisation in Evidence-Based Teaching with a focus on Student Voice & Agency
University of Melbourne
Certificate in School Management & Leadership (CSML)
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Graduate Certificate (GradCert)
Specialisation in Religious Education (Catholic)
Australian Catholic University
Master of Education (MEd)
Specialisation in Student Wellbeing with a focus on Developing Pastoral Care Programs
Australian Catholic University
Master of Educational Leadership (MEdLead)
Specialisation in Leading Learning with a focus on Outdoor Learning Spaces
Australian Catholic University
Graduate Diploma of Outdoor and Environmental Education (GradDip)
Specialisation in Outdoor & Environmental Education from 7 – 12
Federation University (formerly University of Ballarat)
Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Specialisation in Physical Education and Health Education from Foundation – 12
Federation University (formerly University of Ballarat)
Leadership
Experience
Head of Secondary (2024-ongoing)
Global Village Learning
Middle School Coordinator (2023)
St Helena Secondary College
Positive Education Leader – Year 7 & 8 (2021-2022)
Albert Park College
House Leader – Year 11 & 12 (2018-2020)
Catholic Regional College, Sydenham
Head of Learning Area – Health & Physical Education (2014-2018)
Outdoor Education Coordinator (2015-2018)
St Francis Catholic College (formerly Catholic Regional College, Melton)
