Achievements

Created the First International School in Eastern Slovakia during COVID-19

Designed, created & opened the first international school in Eastern Slovakia during COVID-19; the first independent, state-funded, International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP World School in the country. Implemented 21st-century education with my vision of 'Children Innovating the Future' and Virtual and Augmented Reality [VR/AR], Edison Robotics, I-to-l iPads, including online and distance learning during COVID-19 lockdown, et al. Attained private sector grant funding. Created and delivered budgets, policies, forecasting, strategic plans, curriculum, resourcing, recruitment. Presented at national conferences & provided stakeholder professional development.

Author and Illustrator of Children's Books and Non-fiction Publications

The History of Cairns Basketball [2025]

When A Shoe Chews Glue [2024]
Researching Experiences: A Collection of Educational Inquiries (2016-2923) - Non-Fiction [2024]
Garlic and Chilli [2023]
The Girl Who Could Do Anything [2023]
Claire Just Didn't Care [2022]
How Did The Cow Go Meow? [2022]
Star and the Mystery of the Missing Clothes [2021]
Creality Group GmbH

Secured grant funding from Orange Slovensko for Educational Technology in Slovakia

Successfully secured thousands of €uros through grant funding applications from private sector entities targeting 21st century teaching and learning resources in Slovakia. www.orange.sk

Key-Note Presenter at the AMCHAM East Innovation National Conference in Slovakia

American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia: Magnet Cities. 25 November 2020. Children Innovating the Future

International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle School Authorisation in Norway

Achieved Primary Years Programme (PYP) Re-Authorisation, and the first ever Middle Years Programme (MYP) Authorisation in Aalesund.

Coordinated Start-up International Baccalaureate Primary and Middle Schools Candidacy Status in Italy

Delivered pedagogical leadership for five (5) schools: Monza, Vicenza and Rosa; gained IB candidacy status for one start-up primary school (PYP), and two primary & middle schools (PYP & MYP).

Donor Sponsorship Funding and Research for a Non-governmental Organisation in Viet Nam

Led qualitative, interpretivist and ethnographic research into social justice. Improved technology and communication, increased donor sponsorship and grant funding applications, developed international and local projects, and online content.

Delivered ICT infrastructure advancements in Slovakia and Norway

Successfully formulated and implemented a comprehensive ICT proposal, budget, and resourcing strategy, serving as a cornerstone for the technological advancement of both Primary and Middle schools which included professional development for stakeholders.

Australian National Basketball Champion

The first All-Australian team to win the 2004 Australian Basketball Association championship (ABA) - now NBL1.