Presenters

Garth Wynne

Garth Wynne, former Executive Principal and Headmaster of Christ’s College, Canterbury New Zealand and before that Headmaster of Christchurch Grammar School in Perth. Garth is now living in Brisbane and is the current Round Square School Support Director Australasia and East Asia.

Geoff Anderson

For over 25 years Geoff Anderson from Sonic Sight, has been producing high quality corporate videos for schools and other educational institutions. Geoff loves finding new and innovative ways to tell stories through video. He is passionate about helping his clients focus on the strategic approach for their video...

Geordie Mitchell

Born and raised on the campus of St. Paul’s School in Baltimore, MD in the US, Geordie has done extensive development and admissions/enrolment work at several schools. In his current role as Director of Enrolment Management at BB&N Geordie oversees all admissions/enrolment/financial aid activities on three campuses for grades PK...

Georgina Pearce OAM

Georgina Pearce has been recognised for her volunteer work and service to the community in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours list. With a passion for giving back, Georgina joined the Friends of Flying Doctors in 1995 to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). One of the largest...

Glenn Capelli

An educator and professional speaker, Glenn has delivered a message of creativity, innovation, and dynamic leadership to audiences around the world. Many will know him best for Thinking Caps, his best-selling book and popular radio series. Glenn is one of the very few professional speakers in Australia to have won...

Gretchen Dobson

With over 25 years of experience in higher education and constituent relations, Dr. Gretchen Dobson and her team at Academic Assembly, Inc. lead institutions, governments and member-based organizations towards sustainable international alumni engagement strategies and solutions. Dobson also provides professional coaching for international alumni relations, development, admissions and academic officers...

Hayley Knight

As a Senior Digistorm Customer Success Manager, Hayley is passionate about helping schools harness technology to enhance efficiency. This passion is backed up by plenty of real-world experience and a wealth of knowledge on all things EdTech and school success. Not least of all, over five years with Digistorm!...

Heather McRae

PrincipalDiocesan School for Girls, Auckland Heather is a highly experienced Principal, having previously led an international school (The Western Academy of Beijing), and a large New Zealand State School (Pakuranga College). She has been Principal at Diocesan since April 2009. She is a passionate biochemist, graduating from Massey University with...

Helen Aguiar GAICD

Helen Aguiar has more than 30 years of experience across diverse school contexts. Her leadership expertise spans all aspects of school strategy and operations, including teaching and learning, leadership development, governance, community engagement and driving innovation and strategic improvement. Helen currently serves as Director, School Programs and Services at the...

Ian Taylor CNZM

Profoundly inspiring, deeply thought provoking, refreshingly authentic – prepare to be informed educated and inspired by this humble, accomplished and multi awarded innovator. Ian challenges the status quo of our societies and addresses important social issues relating to our educational system and its impact on our people. The...

Jackie Dalton

Jackie is Director of Philanthropy at Frensham Schools. Previously she headed up the Development Office for Ascham School, as well as for the Faculty of Veterinary Science at The University of Sydney.With over 25 years of experience in fundraising, marketing and public relations, Jackie is passionate about creating a culture...

James Evans

James Evans is Associate Director at Bell Shakespeare. He is a graduate of the National Institute of Dramatic Art and holds a Master of Arts from the University of Sydney. He is currently directing the production of Much Ado About Nothing. In 2018 he directed the Julius Caesar national tour,...