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Michael Smith is an education leader in Queensland, where he leads a positive and multilayered recruitment, retention and staff development program. In 2019, he was one of the 12 recipients of the Schools Plus/Commonwealth Bank National Teaching awards and fellowship for his work in teacher development and support. In 2020, he was recognised on the global stage as a winner in the AKS Global Teaching Awards. Michael is passionate about helping teachers reach their potential and providing opportunities and support to do so. He has mentored school leaders across Australia in the development of high-quality teacher support programs. He has a strong interest in mentoring early career teachers and developing teacher support programs and pedagogical training frameworks.
Michael introduced and implemented the widely acclaimed Beginning Teachers Mentoring Program at Marsden State High School, which is recognised as an exemplary model for best practice in Australian schools. This program was recognised at the 2021 Australian HR Awards as the Best Graduate Program in Australia. He has also established a range of significant working partnerships with a range of universities and the Queensland College of Teachers to develop and model best teaching and professional development practices, teaching courses and placement programs.
PO Box 521, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203
0458 299573
msmit229@eq.edu.au
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Michael Smith
Deputy Principal
Marsden State High School
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Deputy Principal at Australian Christian College - Southlands
Doctor of Education
2020–present
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2021
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Year 7 Community Leader and Leader for Learning Technologies and Platforms at Northern Beaches Christian School
Master of Business Administration, 2017–2019
2021
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2013
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Master of Education (Curriculum and Pedagogy)
2013
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Bachelor of Education (Primary)
2009–2012
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2018–present
Michael Smith
Deputy Principal
Marsden State High School
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2018–present
Michael Smith
Deputy Principal
Marsden State High School
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2002
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Deputy Principal (Staff Development and Performance) at Marsden State High School
QUT Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence (Community Partnerships), 2018
Australian Schools Plus/Commonwealth Bank National Teaching Award, 2019
AKS Global Teacher Award Winner, 2020
The Educator Hot List, 2021
2018–present
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2014–
2018
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Head of Department (Teaching and Learning) at Marsden State High School
2014–2018
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2005–
2013
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Senior Teacher at Forest Lake State High School
2005–2013
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2004
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Special Education and Learning Support Co-ordinator at Clermont State High School
2003–2004
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2002
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Began teaching at Capella State High School and Springsure State School
2002
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