Jacque has over thirty years of experience as an educational leader, university lecturer and classroom practitioner at both elementary and secondary schools. She has worked internationally with education and corporate organisations, providing expertise in leading with courage and enabling effective pedagogy and practice. As a professional development consultant Jacque has worked across New Zealand, Australia, and North America. Her workshops and public speaking has taken her to many different settings including Singapore, Perth, Sydney, Queensland, Adelaide, Melbourne as well as all of the major cities throughout New Zealand. Jacque holds a Master of Management which compliments her teaching qualifications, from the University of Auckland. It is her research background that is the foundation for her drive to ensure learners are at the centre when designing and delivering effective and research based professional learning and development for educators and organisations.