My Interests

I love to push my boundaries and learn through action. I believe education should be an experience in which we all build, play, learn and create together.

🌿 Building Connected Communities

I’m passionate about fostering inclusive school environments where students, educators, and parents genuinely feel valued, supported, and connected. Building these communities strengthens relationships and cultivates shared values.

🌿 The Future of Education

I’m inspired by the potential for innovation in education. Preparing for the future involves embracing new ideas and adaptable approaches that can help create lifelong learners, equipped to navigate a rapidly evolving world.

🌿 Authentic Student Voice and Agency

Empowering students to take the lead in their learning journey is something I strongly believe in. I value creating cultures in schools where student voices are uplifted, respected, and integral to decision-making.

🌿 Student-Led, Personalised Learning

I’m dedicated to the idea of personalising education to meet each student’s unique needs. Designing adaptive curricula enhances engagement, allowing students to flourish on their individual paths.

🌿 Self-Determination Theory, Motivation, and Resilience

My work often explores motivation, autonomy, and resilience, key factors in fostering intrinsic motivation. I’m interested in equipping educators with approaches that help students confidently tackle challenges and develop strong self-awareness.

🌿 Project-Based Learning and Design Thinking

Hands-on, collaborative learning is something I’m enthusiastic about. Through project-based learning and design thinking, students engage in critical thinking and teamwork, developing essential problem-solving skills.

🌿 Returning a Focus on Fun, Play, and Creativity

I believe that fun and creativity are vital in learning. Reintroducing play and exploration into the classroom is essential to me, as these elements spark curiosity, creativity, and reduce stress for students.

🌿 Strategic Planning through Data Storytelling

I’m deeply interested in how data storytelling can enhance strategic planning in schools. Translating complex data into clear, meaningful narratives helps build shared understanding and alignment within school communities and fosters a sense of collective purpose, guiding continuous growth and improvement.

🌿 LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Methodology

I’m passionate about using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® as a tool for collaboration and innovation. This methodology enables creative problem-solving and team-building in a way that’s both hands-on and strategic, bringing fresh energy to planning and learning environments.

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Sharing is caring!

I’m passionate about sharing knowledge and insights at conferences and educational events, where the exchange of ideas can inspire collective growth. For me, these gatherings are invaluable opportunities to discuss best practices and explore new approaches alongside fellow educators and leaders. I believe that professional development thrives in these shared spaces, where we can all learn from each other’s experiences and contribute to a richer, more connected educational environment.

  • "Matt is committed to lifelong learning, developing himself and his skills through study and experiences both working as a member of a team and leading a team. He sees when things can be improved and seeks to do just that so that the organisation and the community benefit."

    Brendan Watson OAM – school principal, chief commissioner of Scouts Australia

“Education should be about the people in the room, not the tools they are using.”