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“My strongest professional quality is my ability to build trust and long-term relationships, whether with clients, colleagues, or stakeholders”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
James Jenkins is a forward-thinking educational technology leader dedicated to transforming how artificial intelligence enhances teaching and learning. As head of AI and digital transformation at Canterbury College, he drives the college’s strategy for embedding AI across classrooms, operations, and professional learning, ensuring technology is used thoughtfully and creatively.
Starting his career as a science teacher, Jenkins quickly realised the potential of technology to ignite curiosity and improve outcomes. His passion for innovation led him to leadership roles focused on learning design, IT integration and building teacher capability. Under his guidance, Canterbury College has been recognised as a Microsoft Showcase School for five consecutive years, featured as a national case study by Microsoft Australia, and included in The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools list. He has introduced initiatives such as Canterbury IT Immersion days and the establishment of an Esports Lab, both of which have enriched student experiences.
Jenkins is also a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow and a founding member of the Queensland Schools Network for Emerging Technologies, contributing to national and global conversations about ethical AI in education. With expertise in science and environmental education, he is committed to ensuring AI serves as a creative, responsible learning partner, preparing students and teachers for a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled world.
182 Old Logan Village Road, Waterford, Qld 4133
+617 329 90912
j.jenkins@canterbury.qld.edu.au
linkedin.com/in/jamesdjenkins
canterbury.qld.edu.au
James Jenkins
Head of AI and Digital Transformation, Teacher – Senior School and eSports Coordinator Canterbury College
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“I’ve always believed that if you love what you do, you’ll never settle, and that attitude has guided every decision I’ve made”
Danny Ibrahim,
KeyRate Mortgage
2010–2018
2021
2022
2023–2024
2024–present
2010: Began career as a Science teacher, cultivating a passion for digital pedagogy and technology-enhanced learning
2017: Recognised as a Microsoft Innovative Educator, joining the global Microsoft education community
2018: Appointed Director of Learning and Innovation at Canterbury College, leading digital transformation and learning design initiatives
2010–2018
Led Canterbury College to achieve Microsoft Showcase School status, overseeing the 1:1 Microsoft Surface rollout for staff and students – one of only a few schools in Australia to earn this distinction
Canterbury College recognised as one of The Educator’s 5-Star Innovative Schools, with Jenkins spearheading key digital initiatives
2021
Featured by Microsoft Australia in a national case study highlighting Canterbury College’s seamless integration of technology in education
2022
2023: Invited to join Microsoft’s global Innovative Educator Fellow network, contributing to international conversations on AI-driven pedagogy
2024: Appointed Head of AI & Digital Transformation at Canterbury College, leading the college’s AI-enabled teaching and learning strategy and representing the college at #FuturesEDU events; recognised by The Educator Awards as a finalist for Best IT Program
2023–2024
Continues to drive innovation and AI integration at Canterbury College, shaping the future of education
2024–present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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