Dear Reader,

After decades of working with schools across Australia and New Zealand, I'm thrilled to announce my return in late February and early March 2026.

This isn't just another professional development tour. This is a chance for your school community to experience transformative learning adventures that combine progressive education traditions with cutting-edge computational thinking, project-based learning, and hands-on innovation.

Why work with me?

I don't just talk about good teaching—I model it. I've spent decades in real classrooms with real students, from preschool through doctoral programs. My school residencies are known to be imaginative, fun, and stimulating while offering constructive advice and practical skill development you can use immediately.

As David Loader (OAM), former Principal of Methodist Ladies' College and Wesley College, says: "Looking for a stimulating and perceptive speaker for staff professional development? Consider the internationally recognised and applauded, Gary Stager. No one will fall asleep in his sessions and the school will be the winner from this visit."

What I can bring to your school

→ Hands-On Teacher Workshops – "Hard fun" learning adventures in project-based learning, physical computing, robotics, curriculum integration, and computational fluency

→ In-Classroom Mentoring – I'll work directly in your classrooms, modeling learner-centered practices and expanding your sense of what your students can achieve

→ Family Workshops – When parents see through their children's eyes what's truly possible, they become your most powerful advocates for change. Evening or weekend sessions possible.

→ Keynote Presentations – Provocative, thoughtful, and filled with real examples from schools worldwide

→ Student Workshops – Kickstart innovation, expand imaginations, and launch projects with your learners

Areas of expertise:

• Project-based learning
• The Reggio Emilia approach
• Computer programming and physical computing across the curriculum
• Computational making
• Creative curriculum development
• Inspiring parents and stakeholders to empower learners

A bit about my Australia/NZ connection

• Earned my Ph.D. in Science and Mathematics Education from The University of Melbourne
• Led PD at the world's first "laptop schools" in Victoria & Queensland (1990)
• Worked in state, independent, and Catholic schools across every Australian state and territory
• Keynoted countless conferences including: Future Schools, Edutech, ACEC, and Expanding Learning Horizons
• Co-author of the Invent To Learn considered the "bible of the maker movement in schools," now in ten languages
• Proud Richmond Tigers supporter (attended five AFL Grand Finals!)

Martin Levins, veteran NSW educator, recommends my efforts: "He knows the Australian educational landscape well, having lived here on and off for several years... his presentations and workshops will inform, but more importantly challenge—what every good teacher wants."

Don’t miss out!

I have very limited availability during the last week of February and first week of March 2026. Schools are already booking, and dates will fill quickly.

Don't let this opportunity pass. Whether you want a single keynote, a full day of professional development, a family workshop to build community support, or ongoing mentoring—let's make it happen.

Ready to book? Email me directly at gary@stager.org and let me know how I might be of service.

Want to learn more first? Visit:

• ​professorgarystager.com/oz – Tour details and endorsements
• ​professorgarystager.com/collaborate – Ways we can work together
• ​professorgarystager.com/what-i-do – Recent projects and photos

This is your chance to give your teachers, students, and families an experience they'll remember—one that genuinely transforms how they think about learning.

In 2026, let’s make the world a better place for kids.

Cheers,
​Dr. Gary Stager