As Director of Online Learning, John supports faculty and lecturers across the Education programs, while remaining involved in teacher education throughout Australia and overseas. John has worked in 20 countries in his work history spanning more than 36 years, He is a passionate educator, seeking to be an inspiration to teachers and students by providing empowerment and quality industry coaching in Education and Environmental, Social & Governance topics, including the Sustainable (and Inner) Development Goals and Essential Skills in Diversity, Emotional Intelligence, and Communication.
He has written and delivered resources and training programs used in more than a dozen countries. Having taught participants in schools and universities, TAFEs, RTOs, schools, prisons, mining sites, resorts, and at conferences, John has had the privilege of liaising with dozens of industry clients, organisations, schools, and training institutions in professional and resource development.
Outside of the classroom, John is a married father of three, a writer, conference presenter, and, before teaching, was a chef and an individual carer for people with disabilities. In the NGO space, John has had the privilege of managing an earthquake reconstruction aid project, assisted in building a school in Cambodia, and has written and edited for dozens of publications and platforms.
The aim for best practice in Sustainability skills is replicable within education settings to integrate knowledge and strategies to create future-minded educators and students to use learned skills in for a life of practical leadership, personal ethos, and employment support in the focus of improved sustainability practices. Promoting researched practices, existing websites, data and activities, this presentation will encourage alignment of global highlights with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that support both ‘People and Planet’ (United Nations, 2015) through socialising achievable practices to impact industry and personal lives.
“Sustainability is not just a trend; it’s a vital consideration for any business” (Sustainable Australia Fund, 2023). This presentation will introduce UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development which exists to empower students with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and behaviours to develop quality habits to support the environment, economy, and their society. Coupled with the integration of The UN’s flagship campaign ActNow, designed to inspire action for the Sustainable Development Goals, educators can hear first hand experiences and replicable school-ready ideas to return to schools and make a difference.
You can get in touch with John by emailing info@eastern.edu.au or calling 03 9790 9200, we’d love to hear from you.
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