International Speakers

Cale Birk
Cale Birk

Cale Birk is a former District Principal of Innovation from British Columbia, Canada. Cale helps districts, schools and industry leaders answer the question “What is our observable impact?”, the observable changes in practice that make the difference for all learners.
In addition to his work as an author and facilitator, Cale has done a TED Talk on changing the learning experience in schools, and given keynote addresses and
workshops in Canada, USA, Asia, Australia and now New Zealand.
Cale is passionate about helping educators and leaders experience and model the learning experiences we want for our students in their classrooms.

Andy Jones
Andy Jones

Andy Jones is an expert in learning design and educator of professional development.
His research work at the University of Melbourne focused on School Learning Culture and Teacher Learning. Recently, his work with government has been focused
predominantly in the domains of teacher, middle and principal leadership. His work with the coaching departments with both the Melbourne and St Kilda Football Clubs, his role as Principal in Residence in the Australian Research Council’s Science of Learning Research Centre (University of Melbourne) and as education advisor at Smiling Mind, have all helped to create a highly unique skill set relevant for developmental contexts.