Geoff Geddes

Dedicated educator with a commitment to lifelong learning and the ability to meet the evolving needs of students. Proven track record of creating supportive environments that enhance self-esteem and emotional safety, while setting realistic learning goals tailored to individual achievement levels. Collaborates effectively with colleagues to encourage student independence and exploration of personal talents. Passionate about fostering a love for learning in a positive classroom atmosphere.

• Lead the school through a significant process of change that was driven by 34 recommendations from the 2015 IB evaluation. The 2020 IB evaluation report included 4 recommendations and 14 commendations.
• Lead the school's transition into the 2020 program standards and practices, including leading the school through program development plans.
• Developed and implemented a school-wide, systematic approach to teaching and learning
• Led the development of a new Year 5 farm campus focused on sustainability and environmental outcomes with a project value of $1.5m. The project received sustainability awards for its dedication to environmental initiatives, 2016-2024
• Project Working Group member, responsible for a $17.5 million development project for new junior school buildings and a car park, including project scope, budget, design, construction, and recruitment from 2020 to 2023
• As part of the executive team, I lead the Victorian and Tasmanian PYP Network, which includes over 80 schools
• Developed and led a coaching-based system for providing teachers with feedback related to their teaching.
• Initiated and created a strong relationship with Deakin University, completing some sessional lecturing, advising their teacher training program, and hosting a large number of student teachers.
• Developed and implemented Teacher-Led inquiries as an approach to individualised professional learning, this has supported teacher agency and created a culture of professional learning
• Led the development and implementation of a successful remote learning program

• Aspiring Principals Program, ISV, currently completing
• Concepts and Continuous Assessment, Tania Latanzio, Kardinia International College, 2022, 2023, 2024
• Psychosocial Hazards, Michelle Quaid, 2024
• Thrive by design: A Proactive Approach to Wellbeing, Meg Durham, 2024
• Inquiry, Kath Murdoch, Yokohama, 2012, and 2014. Victoria, 2017, 2019, and 2022
• Indigenous Perspectives, Norm Stanly, Geelong, 2021, and 2022
• Developing a consistent school-wide approach to mathematics, Lyn Coote, 2018 & 2019
• Learning Diversity and Inclusion, IB Workshop, Adelaide 2018
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Richard Eizenmajor, 2018
• Improvement Sprints, Simon Breakspear, 2016 & 2018
• Restorative Practice, David Viningrad, Melbourne, 2018
• Extended Essay, IBO, 2017
• Visible Wellbeing, Lee Waters, 2016
• Principles of Reggio Emilia – Lella Gandini, November 2013
• Collaborative Growth Project, Manila, November 2014 Tokyo, February 2015
• Emerging Leaders Summit, Hong Kong, December 8-9, 2012
• CIS Accreditation Team Member Training, Yokohama, April 13, 2013
• Looking for learning with Pam Harper, Yokohama, November 11-12, 2013