Authors & Presenters

Steve Boyle is a training associate with Hawker Brownlow Education. He works with leadership teams, whole-school communities and individual professional learning teams. Steve comes from a strong background in educational leadership at both an individual school and a systems level.

Julie Canham is the principal of Shailer Park State School in Queensland. Over the past 20 years, she has served as a teacher, literacy coach, regional school improvement officer, deputy principal and principal.

Joanne Casey is an educator with 30 years of experience working across three sectors) of education (Catholic, Independent and Government). She is a teacher of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary contexts and is an experienced presenter with a passion teaching and learning.

With experience as a teacher, assistant principal and educational coach, Gavin Grift's passion, commitment and style have made him an in-demand presenter of keynotes, seminars and in-school support days. As a speaker, Gavin connects with national and international audiences on topics ranging from Cognitive Coaching and quality teacher practice to professional learning communities (PLCs) and learning-centred leadership.

Cath Hogan is an experienced teacher and consultant with a background in primary, secondary, special and gifted education. Her consultancy work involves professional learning communities (PLCs), 21st-century thinking skills and curriculum design. Cath is well known for her ability to convert academic theory into practice through professional learning, coaching, mentoring and curriculum development.

Steve Meade is the executive director of curriculum and assessment at Singapore American School. He has been a teacher and administrator for over 29 years, with educational experience across elementary, middle, and high schools.