Hello and welcome to my website.
A little about me………
I am a trained teacher and social worker who has, since leaving the Department of Education ( Vic), operated as a facilitator, coach and trainer with over two decades of experience in the public and private sectors. As an educator first and foremost, I have an understanding of pedagogy that has contributed to my extensive experience in developing and delivering bespoke professional learning opportunities to hundreds of individuals on a range of topics.
My most recent qualification in Positive Psychology (I was a foundation graduate of Australia’s first Master Applied Positive Psychology) has steered me into a field that has complimented my work as a Solution Focused Therapist.
As a ‘Positive Deviant’, I am passionate about bringing solid empirical research into areas such as well-being, personal strengths, psychological health and characteristics of positive groups and institutions.
The science of positive psychology, studying human flourishing, contributes these new insights and proven strategies to increase wellbeing in individuals, workplaces and communities.
My experience as a teacher and Social worker enable me to apply the Positive Psychology Interventions into real life scenarios that participants can relate to. I have worked with staff in both the private and public sector to; develop leadership qualities, challenge and develop performance cultures, enhance team functioning and enrich wellbeing.
I am actively involved in the tertiary sector teaching the Masters of Education (Student Well Being). I have taught in the Masters of Social Work, Masters of Teaching at Melbourne University, and various other courses at Victoria University, Australian Catholic University and Deakin University.
My whole professional career has focussed on wellbeing either as a direct practioner or as an educator in this field. The tools of Positive Psychology add value and currency to the workshops I deliver. My top character strengths Kindness, Bravery, Social Intelligence, Humour and Leadership are maximised in opportunities where I can help others ‘feel good and do well”.
My qualifications:
- Master of Applied Positive Psychology,
- Diploma of Teaching (Primary),
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Bachelor of Social Work
Awards
- FACEL
- Fellowship of The Australian Council for Education Leaders (FACEL, Victoria 2012). ACEL Fellowship is a special category of membership awarded annually to members who have made an outstanding contribution over a period of time to the improvement of student and organisational outcomes
Papers Presented at Numerous Conferences Including:
Australian Child Care Alliance 2015 (Key Note)
Inaugural Positive Education Conference 2015
International Symposium for Coaching and Positive Psychology in Education 2016
Australian Child Care Alliance 2016
5th Australian Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Conference 2016
