Kalindi Brennan
School Principal at Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre- Claim this Profile
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Alan Wagstaff
Is an outstanding teacher, who stands head and shoulders above the general run. Her output has always been prodigious and her commitment to her own professional learning is second-to-none. In particular she is an inspiring lead teacher and coach of others in environmental education. She excels at everything she turns her mind to. Alan Wagstaff (Education Director - Zaprendo)
Arron Wood AM
Kalindi is one of the best educators we've come across in the 20 years of our Kids Teaching Kids Program. She understands deeply what quality education requires. Always passionate, but equally dedicated to knowing her stuff, I can't speak highly enough of Kalindi.
Alan Wagstaff
Is an outstanding teacher, who stands head and shoulders above the general run. Her output has always been prodigious and her commitment to her own professional learning is second-to-none. In particular she is an inspiring lead teacher and coach of others in environmental education. She excels at everything she turns her mind to. Alan Wagstaff (Education Director - Zaprendo)
Arron Wood AM
Kalindi is one of the best educators we've come across in the 20 years of our Kids Teaching Kids Program. She understands deeply what quality education requires. Always passionate, but equally dedicated to knowing her stuff, I can't speak highly enough of Kalindi.
Alan Wagstaff
Is an outstanding teacher, who stands head and shoulders above the general run. Her output has always been prodigious and her commitment to her own professional learning is second-to-none. In particular she is an inspiring lead teacher and coach of others in environmental education. She excels at everything she turns her mind to. Alan Wagstaff (Education Director - Zaprendo)
Arron Wood AM
Kalindi is one of the best educators we've come across in the 20 years of our Kids Teaching Kids Program. She understands deeply what quality education requires. Always passionate, but equally dedicated to knowing her stuff, I can't speak highly enough of Kalindi.
Alan Wagstaff
Is an outstanding teacher, who stands head and shoulders above the general run. Her output has always been prodigious and her commitment to her own professional learning is second-to-none. In particular she is an inspiring lead teacher and coach of others in environmental education. She excels at everything she turns her mind to. Alan Wagstaff (Education Director - Zaprendo)
Arron Wood AM
Kalindi is one of the best educators we've come across in the 20 years of our Kids Teaching Kids Program. She understands deeply what quality education requires. Always passionate, but equally dedicated to knowing her stuff, I can't speak highly enough of Kalindi.
Credentials
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Climbing Guide Accreditation
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education CentreOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Bushwalking Instructor & Guide Accreditation
Tallebudgera Outdoor Environmental Education Centre -
Canoeing Instructor & Guide Accreditation
Tallebudgera Outdoor Environmental Education Centre -
Certificate 3 in Active Volunteering
Volunteering Queensland -
Certificate 3 in Fitness
Fitnance Australia -
Certificate 3 in Outdoor Recreation
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre -
Certificate 4 in Outdoor Recreation
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre -
Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment
Australian Regional Training Services -
First Aid and CPR
First Aid Accident & Emergency -
Football (Soccer) - Level 1 Coach
Football Queensland -
Kayaking Guide
Tallebudgera Outdoor and Environmental Education Centre -
Moving, Learning Classrooms
Get Active Queensland -
Traditional Indigenous Games
Get Active Queensland -
Weights Training A and B
Get Active Queensland
Experience
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Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre
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Australia
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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School Principal
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May 2020 - Present
Responsible for delivering the Queensland Department of Education State Schools Improvement Strategy with the goal of ‘every student succeeding’; developing the quality of teaching and learning in outdoor and environmental education; nurturing positive relationships with students, teachers, staff, the community and stakeholders; setting high standards for strategic direction and centre operations; upholding legislative requirements and managing resources to achieve goals; committing to life-long learning & ongoing professional development.
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Silkwood School
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Real World Learning Coordinator
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Jan 2017 - May 2020
Responsible for establishing, monitoring, maintaining and broadening opportunities for students to engage in extended ‘leaving to learn’ opportunities and authentic workplace & community experiences, with appropriately matched mentors & sites - including Learning through Internships (LTIs); School-based traineeships/apprenticeships; Personalised Project Support; Learning through Community (LTC) projects; Headstart University Courses; Vocational education (VET) liaison, Accredited Training, Entrepreneurial Learning; Industry Presentations and Workshops.
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Vocational Course Delivery
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Jan 2015 - May 2020
Liaise with RTO and 3rd Party providers to create and deliver theory modules, practical sessions & activity days for certificate courses; and coordinate workshop intensives, associated camps and staffing.
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Camp Coordinator – Years 7-12
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Jan 2014 - May 2020
Responsible for coordinating and camp experiences for Years 7-12, including learning program development, budgeting, travel arrangements, overseas logistics, communication, marketing, training & review.‘Solway Lass’ Tall Ship - Whitsundays Adventure: Year 7 - https://youtu.be/2KsN1kMgF2g 'Red Centre' Expedition - Central Australia: Year 8 - https://youtu.be/_naUkXD4pzg‘South Passage’ – Adventure Under Sail: Year 9 - https://youtu.be/pKFaUrX_1ig 'Wild Mob' Conservation Expedition - Norfolk Island: Year 10 - https://youtu.be/l8Lx-4-O6pI 'Jillaroo and Jackaroo' Camp - Leconfield Camp: Year 11 - https://youtu.be/D8_C7Dqyf3U 'Earth Watch' Healthy Humpbacks Conservation Expedition: Year 12 - https://vimeo.com/249599894
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Sustainable Environmental Education Leader
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Jan 2010 - May 2020
Managing, creating, integrating and reviewing sustainable environmental education action plans and learning initiatives; liaising with environmental partners & mentors.
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Indigenous Cultural Integration Leader
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Jan 2010 - May 2020
Authentically embedding Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures & histories into action plans & learning initiatives; liaising with community partners & mentors.
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High School Advisor
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2018
Responsible for planning, delivering and assessing individualised learning programs, providing pastoral care and reporting on progress for High School student cohorts - Years 9-12.
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Learning Manager - Years 9-10
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2017
Responsible for leadership, training, coaching and supervising High School teaching and learning team – staffing and programming.
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Learning Manager - Middle School
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Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
Responsible for leadership, training, coaching and supervising Middle School teaching and learning team – staffing and programming.
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Teacher Development Manager
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Jan 2003 - Dec 2013
Providing training and support for all teaching staff in enacting Teacher Development policies, protocols and procedures.
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Middle School Teacher
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Oct 2001 - Dec 2012
Responsible for planning, delivering and assessing individualised learning programs, providing pastoral care and reporting on progress for Middle School student cohorts.
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Discipline Manager
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Jan 2002 - Dec 2002
Providing training and support for all teaching staff in enacting Behaviour Management policies and protocols and procedures.
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Education
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2012 - 2012
Griffith University
Master of Environment - Education for Sustainability, Environmental Science -
2003 - 2005
Griffith University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership -
1993 - 1996
Griffith University
Bachelor of Teaching, Primary School - Year 10
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