Consulting & Coaching
There is no greater profession in the world than being an educator. I'm very proud to be a part of this profession and it is my firm belief that we have the potential to change lives forever through the work that we do.
When I think of what leadership in education means, I'm drawn to a memory that I have of a good friend who on her first day of taking over as the school's new principal, she stated that she was there to liberate greatness in others. I've never forgotten those words. This sums up exactly what quality leadership is all about to me. It's about liberating greatness not only in ourselves but within every teacher that we work with.
Great leaders have the ability to choose the right words or right questions at the exact right time. And in doing so, these chosen words are a call to action for the teachers that they work with to take initiative to grow, learn and deepen their practice. Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping teachers to better their best.
As the current work that I do at Gardens Elementary School (The KAUST School) is top priority for me, any consulting and/coaching work that I do, must be undertaken during my off hours and during my holiday time. I have a strong commitment to my responsibilities at The KAUST School and am very happy and proud to be a part of such a great organization that places high value on learning and growth.
I have worked with a number of different international schools, teachers, and leaders from around the world helping them to refine their professional practice, their programs, and their ways of working and collaborating with one another in order to be their best for those who they serve on a daily basis. I have done this in person and virtually over the years.
Every single school is uniquely different, as are their teachers and leaders. This requires a tailored approach to my delivery in order to ensure relevant, authentic and meaningful personal and professional growth opportunities for all stakeholders.
The training that I offer is rooted in helping each person learn through the power of reflection, goal-setting, and making commitments to their own growth through the learning they experience in my workshops.
My fee largely depends on the nature and intensity of the work that is required. I’m happy to discuss this with you once we connect.
If you are interested in my services, please feel free to contact me by email, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Please find testimonials below that outline the quality of my work and the difference it has made. Thanks!
There is no greater profession in the world than being an educator. I'm very proud to be a part of this profession and it is my firm belief that we have the potential to change lives forever through the work that we do.
When I think of what leadership in education means, I'm drawn to a memory that I have of a good friend who on her first day of taking over as the school's new principal, she stated that she was there to liberate greatness in others. I've never forgotten those words. This sums up exactly what quality leadership is all about to me. It's about liberating greatness not only in ourselves but within every teacher that we work with.
Great leaders have the ability to choose the right words or right questions at the exact right time. And in doing so, these chosen words are a call to action for the teachers that they work with to take initiative to grow, learn and deepen their practice. Nothing is more rewarding to me than helping teachers to better their best.
As the current work that I do at Gardens Elementary School (The KAUST School) is top priority for me, any consulting and/coaching work that I do, must be undertaken during my off hours and during my holiday time. I have a strong commitment to my responsibilities at The KAUST School and am very happy and proud to be a part of such a great organization that places high value on learning and growth.
I have worked with a number of different international schools, teachers, and leaders from around the world helping them to refine their professional practice, their programs, and their ways of working and collaborating with one another in order to be their best for those who they serve on a daily basis. I have done this in person and virtually over the years.
Every single school is uniquely different, as are their teachers and leaders. This requires a tailored approach to my delivery in order to ensure relevant, authentic and meaningful personal and professional growth opportunities for all stakeholders.
The training that I offer is rooted in helping each person learn through the power of reflection, goal-setting, and making commitments to their own growth through the learning they experience in my workshops.
My fee largely depends on the nature and intensity of the work that is required. I’m happy to discuss this with you once we connect.
If you are interested in my services, please feel free to contact me by email, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Please find testimonials below that outline the quality of my work and the difference it has made. Thanks!
Upcoming Keynote Speaking Engagements

Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation
November 2015
Monash University in Melbourne
Andy was invited to give the opening keynote address to over 1000 educators at the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Monash University in Melbourne in November 2015. In his talk, Andy reminded teachers about the importance that they play in the lives of their students and colleagues. Ultimately our profession is about serving others and making a difference in their lives and in doing so we realize the impact that we can have.
Regardless of our role in education, it is imperative to strive for both personal and professional excellence and in doing so, not only will we have a great career, we will also have a profound impact on our subject area and on student learning. Teachers attending Andy's keynote speech walked away with an important message that was aimed at helping them to understand and embrace the value that they bring to education.
November 2015
Monash University in Melbourne
Andy was invited to give the opening keynote address to over 1000 educators at the Australian Council for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Monash University in Melbourne in November 2015. In his talk, Andy reminded teachers about the importance that they play in the lives of their students and colleagues. Ultimately our profession is about serving others and making a difference in their lives and in doing so we realize the impact that we can have.
Regardless of our role in education, it is imperative to strive for both personal and professional excellence and in doing so, not only will we have a great career, we will also have a profound impact on our subject area and on student learning. Teachers attending Andy's keynote speech walked away with an important message that was aimed at helping them to understand and embrace the value that they bring to education.

Asia Pacific Physical Education Conference
November 2015
Hong Kong
Andy gave a keynote address to over 300 educators at the Asia Pacific Physical Education Conference in November 2015. In his talk, he challenged teachers to look within themselves in order to better reflect on the work that they do. The focus for any teacher needs to be student learning, but at the heart of it comes the importance of mindful reflection, paying attention to the little details and being inspired on a daily basis if we are to have a long lasting impact on the young people who cross our lives through our careers in education. Andy highlighted the importance of never underestimating the importance that we play in making a genuine difference within our profession in this keynote address.
November 2015
Hong Kong
Andy gave a keynote address to over 300 educators at the Asia Pacific Physical Education Conference in November 2015. In his talk, he challenged teachers to look within themselves in order to better reflect on the work that they do. The focus for any teacher needs to be student learning, but at the heart of it comes the importance of mindful reflection, paying attention to the little details and being inspired on a daily basis if we are to have a long lasting impact on the young people who cross our lives through our careers in education. Andy highlighted the importance of never underestimating the importance that we play in making a genuine difference within our profession in this keynote address.

3-E Conference
September 2015
International School of Ho Chi Minh City
Andy was invited to give the opening keynote address to an audience of elementary school teachers at the 3-E conference being held at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City in September of 2015. The talk itself was designed to get teachers reflecting on their own levels of motivation and the importance of clarifying their purpose as educators. Andy's talk helped to set a very positive tone for the two-day conference helping educators to zero in on what matters most in teaching and to find greater meaning in the work that they do.
September 2015
International School of Ho Chi Minh City
Andy was invited to give the opening keynote address to an audience of elementary school teachers at the 3-E conference being held at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City in September of 2015. The talk itself was designed to get teachers reflecting on their own levels of motivation and the importance of clarifying their purpose as educators. Andy's talk helped to set a very positive tone for the two-day conference helping educators to zero in on what matters most in teaching and to find greater meaning in the work that they do.

National Institute of Physical Education Institute
July 2015
Asheville, North Carolina
Andy was invited to be a keynote speaker at the National PE Institute conference which was held at University of North Carolina Asheville Campus this past summer. Speaking to over 400 teachers from across the US and other parts of the world, Andy shared his message which was related to the importance of truly finding our purpose as educators. In finding this purpose, not only will we have a greater impact on our profession but also on those who matter most, the students that we teach.
July 2015
Asheville, North Carolina
Andy was invited to be a keynote speaker at the National PE Institute conference which was held at University of North Carolina Asheville Campus this past summer. Speaking to over 400 teachers from across the US and other parts of the world, Andy shared his message which was related to the importance of truly finding our purpose as educators. In finding this purpose, not only will we have a greater impact on our profession but also on those who matter most, the students that we teach.

European Council of International Schools Physical Education Conference
April 2015
Munich Germany
The organizing committee invited Andy to be the closing keynote speaker of this conference which was held at Munich International School. The theme of the conference was 'Game On' and Andy's message was all about bringing on our A-Games as educators in order to deliver the most meaningful learning experiences possible to those who we teach. He spoke of the importance of finding our purpose as educators and delivering our programs in a way that help to encourage and support student autonomy. To finish off his talk Andy emphasized just how critical it is to ensure that educators address mindset whenever possible with their learners and that doing so helps to enhance and deepen the learning taking place in the programs in which they teach.
April 2015
Munich Germany
The organizing committee invited Andy to be the closing keynote speaker of this conference which was held at Munich International School. The theme of the conference was 'Game On' and Andy's message was all about bringing on our A-Games as educators in order to deliver the most meaningful learning experiences possible to those who we teach. He spoke of the importance of finding our purpose as educators and delivering our programs in a way that help to encourage and support student autonomy. To finish off his talk Andy emphasized just how critical it is to ensure that educators address mindset whenever possible with their learners and that doing so helps to enhance and deepen the learning taking place in the programs in which they teach.

Shanghai United International Schools Cross Campus Conference
March 2015
Shanghai, China
Andy was invited to be the closing keynote speaker at the annual cross campus conference that was attended by 450 teachers and administrators from 7 different schools in the Shanghai region . His main goal of this keynote speech was to help teachers and administrators better understand that they are the true difference makers in a time when the world and young people need them the most. Meshing personal stories along with real-life examples of his educational practice helped to deliver a very important message to teachers attending this conference. The feedback received after his speech was very positive and his message seemed to hit home with many of the educators in the audience.
March 2015
Shanghai, China
Andy was invited to be the closing keynote speaker at the annual cross campus conference that was attended by 450 teachers and administrators from 7 different schools in the Shanghai region . His main goal of this keynote speech was to help teachers and administrators better understand that they are the true difference makers in a time when the world and young people need them the most. Meshing personal stories along with real-life examples of his educational practice helped to deliver a very important message to teachers attending this conference. The feedback received after his speech was very positive and his message seemed to hit home with many of the educators in the audience.

Physed Summit 1.0
October 2014
Andy was invited to be the keynote speaker for the world's first virtual Physical Education conference which was organized by the Physedagogy team and held in October of 2014. In his keynote speech, he emphasized the importance of being difference makers within our profession and discussed how the tide is changing in regards to educators taking the reigns when it comes to their own professional development. You can watch his virtual keynote speech by clicking the You Tube video below.
October 2014
Andy was invited to be the keynote speaker for the world's first virtual Physical Education conference which was organized by the Physedagogy team and held in October of 2014. In his keynote speech, he emphasized the importance of being difference makers within our profession and discussed how the tide is changing in regards to educators taking the reigns when it comes to their own professional development. You can watch his virtual keynote speech by clicking the You Tube video below.
Corporate Team Building Workshops

EMZ Smart Solutions Team Building Session
Sunday, May 10th, 2014
Nanjing, China
Consulting Summary
During this dynamic session, the senior management team from EMZ Smart Solutions took part in a number of team building activities. Each activity was delivered in layers with the main aim being not only to break down the ingredients necessary for success within each manager's own job role, but also ingredients necessary for success as a team. Each participant was challenged to reflect upon their professional relationships within the workplace and how to better work together to support one another in reaching their targets and goals. EMZ Smart Solutions is a highly successful company to begin with and the fact that they took part in this team building session demonstrated the commitment that they have for improving the service that they deliver to their customers.
Sunday, May 10th, 2014
Nanjing, China
Consulting Summary
During this dynamic session, the senior management team from EMZ Smart Solutions took part in a number of team building activities. Each activity was delivered in layers with the main aim being not only to break down the ingredients necessary for success within each manager's own job role, but also ingredients necessary for success as a team. Each participant was challenged to reflect upon their professional relationships within the workplace and how to better work together to support one another in reaching their targets and goals. EMZ Smart Solutions is a highly successful company to begin with and the fact that they took part in this team building session demonstrated the commitment that they have for improving the service that they deliver to their customers.

![]() EARCOS Administration Conference PLN Presentation
November 2013 Bangkok, Thailand Presentation Summary
The power of professional learning networks was the main focus of this 75-minute presentation which was held for several athletic directors from the Pacific Asia region of international schools. My own journey setting up a physical education professional learning community was looked at with the ultimate aim being to help establish a similar network for athletic directors. ![]() The Role of Assessment & Inquiry in PE Workshop
August 2013 Surat, India Presentation Summary
The primary focus of this two-day workshop focused on the role of inquiry and assessment in physical education. This workshop was very much hands on and challenged teachers to look deeply at the way that they teach and assess in physical education. Through a number of very practical activities breaking down how to make learning outcomes explicit and how to better align assessment to these learning outcomes was a priority over the two days. ![]() Good Practice Sharing Project
October 2012 IBO Headquarters in the Hague, Netherlands Project Summary
In 2012 I worked with the IBO in helping to establish a process for teachers around the world being able to contribute their good teaching practice to a new blog being set up at the time. The small committee in place, led by the PYP Curriculum manager, created important submission criteria and I was fortunate to be the first teacher published on this blog. Check out my cycle of inquiry contribution here. ![]() Inquiry in PE Workshop
November 2012 UNIS, Hanoi Workshop Summary
Working with individual PE departments is one of my favorite professional development experiences. It allows me to study a school's PE program ahead of time and identify areas in need of improvement. I always come prepared to present strategies and plans specific to that particular PE department's needs. This is what I did in the United Nations International School PE workshop that I led back in 2012. |
![]() Finding Your Online Tribe
Feedback for Effective Thinking Conference September 2013 Nanjing, China Presentation Summary
As social media continues to pave the way in 21st century learning, connecting to a world of greatness in education is at the tip of our fingers. This presentation was about being intrinsically motivated to set your own profession growth goals and find your own online tribe to help in pursuing these PD goals. ![]() Inquiry Based Learning in PE Skype Consultation
August 2013 Stamford American School (Singapore) Consultation Summary
I was asked by head of department, Mark Williams, to introduce 2 days of PD on Inquiry-Based Learning, the use of questioning, and general good teaching practice to the department of 12 teachers. Consulting via Skype allows me to work personally with PE teams despite the distance between us. In this session I was able to field a number of teacher questions related to brining inquiry alive in PE. I am always happy to work with other schools using Skype as a medium for communication and collaboration. ![]() IBO Stand Alone Units of Inquiry Project
December 2012 Wilton Manors Elementary School Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Project Summary
Being invited to work with the IBO is always a rewarding experience. This project was aimed at developing exemplar stand alone units of inquiry. Working together with teachers from Wilton Manors Elementary School and the IBO PYP Curriculum manager, we were responsible for documenting exemplar stand alone units for publishing on the IBO website. ![]() Sportfolio EARCOS Presentation
March 2010 International School of Manila, Philippines. ![]() In 2010 I presented a session on how to implement the Sportfolio in a school's physical education program. The logistics of organizing
Sportfolios and hands on examples of student assessment were the primary focus of the workshop which was attended by 20+ teachers. Teachers were led through a number of PE related activities and required to complete different types of assessment tasks to gain a better insight into the importance of varying up the styles of assessment delivered by teachers to students. Many schools began to successfully implement the Sportfolio after my workshop. |