THE STORY OF MICHAEL CRESSWELL

It all started with The Dreaming and messages from the Hoop God in the backyard

Born from the rainforest along the Great Barrier Reef, a cousin of the Yidinji people; as an EU, UK and Australian citizen, Michael is an experienced international educationalist, master Teacher and Research Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in global education and the non-profit organisation management industry, spanning 7 countries. He has a unique and unrivalled understanding and approach to successful teamwork and collaboration as an Australian Basketball State & National Champion; player and coach. He has an extensive career experience as a Director of an artistic and musical events business, Directorship of a 3-business company and real estate accountancy. This chemistry of elements offers you a skilled innovator in authentic, strategic & collaborative leadership, open critical pedagogy through mentoring, workplace relations, coaching and event management. Demonstrating as a 21st-century educator, these qualities were developed across multiple industries, generating a strong and active community leader with a Bachelor of Education, a Master of Education in Leadership, equity and diversity, and a Post Graduate in Online and Distance education: technology-enhanced learning. Michael’s lifelong learning experiences offer an internationally-minded resource like no one else can provide.