Craig has had a wide and varied experience of educational leadership and management systems, in New Zealand, Canada and United States, across different sectors: state, private, tertiary, outdoor, and within the New Zealand Ministry of Education. From 2012, he is now developing and applying expertise and experience in the business/corporate sector. He has also returned to teaching during 2015 and part time in 2016 at Lincoln High School, which has provided insights into organisational culture and effectiveness of current change models. It has also reinforced the need for collegiality and a positive professional environment in order for leaders and all staff to be productive, motivated and innovative.  

Leadership and Management Adviser, University of Canterbury Education Plus, Christchurch, New Zealand.(2007 - 2010)

• Adviser to schools and Principals throughout Canterbury, West Coast and Nelson/Marlborough; coaching and mentoring, leadership development, professional learning groups, strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, senior leadership reviews and team development, change management, curriculum leadership, Maori in the mainstream initiatives, Home School Partnerships (Pasifika focus), schools at risk.  Particular focus and area of expertise: leadership learning and development mentor to Experienced Principals (Ministry of Education programme), First Time Principals, and Aspiring Principals (Ministry of Education programme). 

Foundation Deputy Principal of Whangaparaoa College, Whangaparaoa, New Zealand.(2004-2006)

• Foundation member of Senior Learning Team that developed mission, vision, and values. Involved in all initial staff appointments, performance management, development of overall curriculum framework, policies, learner welfare and leadership, and property including innovative learning spaces. Lead specific portfolios including: behaviour management, special needs education, EOTC, and Sport.

School Director Outward Bound New Zealand, Anakiwa, New Zealand.(2001- 2003)

• Overall responsibility at Anakiwa site for: leadership and management of staff, training, catering, property & maintenance, administration and operations, delivery, curriculum, outcomes, risk management and safety, educational links, community relationships and marketing.

Head of Mathematics and Acting Senior Master (Administration) at Christ's College Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.(1995 - 2000)  

• Led department in all aspects of curriculum, timetabling, resourcing and staffing. In addition: Chair of Staff Development committee, member of Senior Management Appraisal Team, Board Strategic Planning Group, and Academic Performance Committee.

Other

• Tutor at New Zealand Graduate School of Education, Christchurch, N.Z
• Course developer and tutor at Christchurch College of Education, N. Z
• Assistant Head of Mathematics at Burnside High School, Christchurch,   N.Z.
• Assistant Head of Mathematics at Shirley Boys' High School,   Christchurch, N.Z
• Mathematics and computing teacher at East York Collegiate Institute,   Toronto, Canada (Exchange)
• Mathematics teacher at Hillmorton High School, Christchurch, N.Z.

Publications  

• Exemplary Teacher’s Perspective on Performance (2004). Master’s thesis. Henry Field Library Reference, Christchurch College of Education
• High Altitude Performance Compensation in Education. (1998) New Zealand Journal of Educational Administration, Volume 13.Navigating into the 21st Century: The skills, qualities, and characteristics that shape the leaders of our future schools. (1997) New Zealand Journal of Educational Administration, Volume 12.
• Context for Marketing in Education; A Framework for Developing a Marketing Culture; Marketing and the Strategic Plan; Innovative Marketing (1997-98). Study guides for National Diploma in Educational Management. Christchurch College of Education.
• Total Quality Management in Education: A Practical Guide to New Zealand Educators.(1994). Diploma in Educational Management Project. Henry Field Library Reference, Christchurch College of Education.  

Special Achievement: Independent Schools Scholarship Association of Heads of Independent Schools Scholarship to USA (1997)

       Research topic: Performance Related Compensation for Teachers  

       Key contacts and contributors to research: 

·         Dr. Richard Barter & Kathy Poole: Hawken School, Cleveland, Ohio

·         Associate Professors Allan Odden & Carolyn Kelley: University of Madison-Wisconsin

·         Professor Gene Hall: University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado

·         Bruce Caughey & Ellen Bartlett: Douglas County Schools District Board, Castle Rock, Colorado

·         Doug Hartman & Rob Weil: American Teachers Federation, Castle Rock, Colorado

·         Kim Smith: Association of Independent Schools of New England, Braintree, Massachusetts

·         Vic Lutz: Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia