Our mission is to promote the value of having inspired leadership, a coherent strategy and high quality professional development solutions for systems, schools and teachers to optimise the learning outcomes for all students. We aspire to see all teachers, students and school leaders flourishing together by instilling the values of creativity, collaboration and trust.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

GLENN MCLACHLAN, DIRECTOR

Glenn is an innovative educational thought leader and qualified Coach with proven expertise in designing and implementing successful professional learning programs in schools across the world. He is deeply passionate about supporting teachers to achieve their personal best in the classroom. He inspires teams of coaches in schools to build a culture of collective efficacy for all teachers to have a positive impact on student achievement.

Glenn is a dynamic workshop facilitator and engaging international keynote speaker, with over 20 years of coaching experience to understand the myriad challenges of teaching. Prior to launching Professional Learning Institute, he held various teaching and learning leadership roles in schools. He studied coaching at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and trained under Dr Jim Knight from the International Coaching Group.

Academic qualifications and certifications;

  • Harvard Graduate School of Education - Short course: Instructional Rounds & The Transformative Power of Teacher Teams

  • Advanced Skills Teacher Accreditation (UK)

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – UK

  • University of Victoria (Wellington, NZ) - Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre and Film

  • Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) - Documentary Making Graduate Diploma

Outside of education, Glenn is a professional AFL Coach and loves spending time with his family at the beach.