A passionate educational leader and a teacher of physics, multimedia, and mathematics, Michael has over 10 years’ experience working in schools, most recently as Assistant Principal at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. He was seconded to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) for 2 years as a STEM Specialist Teacher and has sat on the Science Teachers Association of Victoria (STAV) Council for 10 years. Michael is a passionate advocate for those experiencing socio-economic disadvantage and for students in rural, regional and remote settings. Prior to working in schools Michael worked in the aerospace, automotive and software industries in Germany, the USA and Australia.