Chris Hayes

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About Chris Hayes

A dynamic, passionate and driven professional with vision, equipped with over 20 years of sustainable educational leadership experience in the Catholic Education sector. Offering the ability to build valuable professional relationships, engaging parents, teachers, students, Board members, and the community to support and celebrate individual creativity. Adept in nurturing a commitment to excellence while demonstrating a proven history of forward-thinking, steeped in Christian values. Highly skilled in fostering personal growth and improving academic achievement by creating synergistic and effective teams while displaying a commitment to continual improvement. KEY STRENGTHS International Engagements: Developed and implemented an action research project, Setting Hearts on Fire – Leading Learning that Matters (Project Zero), in affiliation with the Harvard Graduate School of Education and ISV (Independent Schools Victoria) 2013 – 2016. Invited to be a Moderator at the Jesuit Pedagogy and Spirituality (SIPEI) International Seminar in Spain in 2014. Awards: Received recognition as an Australian Council for Educational Leadership Fellow (Victoria), St Ignatius’ College Riverview’s Insignis Award, and post-graduate scholarships with ACU and University of Sydney. Educational Development: Achieved academic success through inspiring, affirming, and challenging educators’ practice and pedagogy by establishing a culture of reflective practice and continual improvement. Spiritual Leadership: Experienced in significantly improving education outcomes for all students by leading ethically and professionally with a strong Christian, pastoral, and community-oriented culture. Curriculum Development: Successfully developed, reviewed, and revised programs for optimum content delivery and strict framework compliance through comprehensive knowledge of the Australian Curriculum. Public Speaking: Delivered articulate messages to a diverse audience, presenting formally and informally with confidence, displaying skills as an engaging, eloquent, and persuasive speaker in a variety of settings.