Michael is a Google Certified Trainer & Innovator, having participated in the #SYD17 cohort. A Canadian, he has been teaching in New Zealand schools for the past six years. Prior to teaching in New Zealand, he was a teacher in London, UK and Seoul, Korea. He is constantly looking for ways to improve his teaching and make it more learner-centered. Michael is working for Matua Ngaru School in its first year of existence as a Lead Learning Coach in charge of STEAM.