John Stewart
My dream for Living School is to have the power of a collective determine the strength of our future, where we return to the indigenous principles of care and custodianship.
The key to my focus, my passion, is the drive to create a new paradigm of schooling to offer greater diversity, to embrace pluralism, to evoke a greater consciousness, to celebrate community.
In summary, our dream should be created together in order to leave this world a better place for our grandchildren’s grandchildren.
John’s focus is innovative, holistic and child-centred. With over 25 years of experience, John’s professional expertise is far-ranging. He has a Master of Education from the University of Cambridge, produced a multimedia CD ROM and textbook on writing, called Write Online, back in 2000 (published by Nelson Thorne), been a company director of a multimedia publishing company, Harmony Interactive, and co-authored with the widely acclaimed child psychologist, Dr John Irvine, Thriving at School: a handbook for parents.
Tertiary Qualifications
1998 – 2001 School of Education, University of Cambridge, Gonville and Caius College
Award: Masters of Education
1995 – 1996 Southern Cross University, Lismore, Bachelor of Education (Primary) Stage III
Award: Bachelor of Education
1987 – 1989 University of New England, Northern Rivers, Lismore, Bachelor of Education (Primary) Stage I & II
Award: Diploma of Teaching
Work Experience