Speakers Network
Syba Academy operates an extensive speakers network connecting schools and organisations with education professionals, authors and illustrators. The speakers network was established to take the hard work out of sourcing and organising local and international speakers and to assist visiting speakers with the booking, administration and travel associated with a speaking tour. We have now facilitated over 100 customised school, organisation and network group visits.
All programs developed by Syba Academy are aligned to Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. In NSW programs delivered are accredited by the Quality Teaching Council / BOSTES addressing the following standards (see below). In the ACT Syba Academy is a recognised provider of TQI ACT accredited professional learning. Courses developed by Syba Academy can be submitted for accreditation on a course-by-course basis.
For Proficient Teachers
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Syba Academy is endorsed to provide QTC Registered Professional Development for teachers accredited at Proficient Teacher Level.
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We also have an ever-growing list of speakers eager to connect to schools via Skype. This is a cost effective solution to have speakers in-service staff or authors & illustrators connect with English classes or with groups of students during book week.
For more information please contact us.
Education Professionals
Lyn Hay
Head of Professional Learning
Head of Professional Learning at Syba Academy
Alinda Sheerman
Leading Practitioner
2012 SLANSW & ASLA Australian Teacher Librarian of the Year.
Anne Whisken
Leading Practitioner
Teacher Librarian and PhD candidate
Carol Gordon
Education Consultant & Researcher
Carol's interestes include information-based inquiry and action research.
Chris Smith (Shamblesguru)
Education Consultant & Facilitator
Digital nomad evangelist, Web 2.0 guru, based in Thailand. Visits regularly.
Dr Ross Todd
Education Consultant & Researcher
Scholar in Residence at Syba Academy.
Greg Whitby
Executive Director Schools
Diocese of Parramatta
Jason Saikaly
Leading Practitioner
Head of Library Services at Barker College
Kate Kennedy White
Education Consultant & Facilitator
Philosophy teacher for K-6, teacher-librarian & accredited teacher trainer
Lee Fitzgerald
Leading Practitioner
Her passion is inquiry learning, and she believes the time is right for inquiry!
Lyn White
Education Consultant / Series Editor / Teacher Librarian / EAL Teacher
Lynn Revai
Head of Library Services
Oakhill College, Castle Hill
Peggy Sheehy
Education Consultant
A true pioneer in virtual world education, she is sought out for advice and professional development.
Pru Mitchell
Education Consultant & Facilitator
Pru is currently Manager of SCIS.
Shannon McClintock Miller
Education Consultant / Connected Educator
Teacher Librarian, technology integration specialist, consultant, author
Will Richardson
Education Consultant
Leading thinker on intersection of social online learning networks and education.
Authors & Illustrators
Charlotte Calder
Author
Junior and YA novels, incl 'The Ghost at the Point' and 'Stuck!'
Chris Cheng
Author
A husband, writer, teacher, uncle, godfather, brother, friend and even a pal!
Gaye Chapman
Contemporary Visual Artist, Painter & Illustrator
Goldie Alexander
Author
Writer of novels for adults & children including "My Australian Story".
Jan Latta
Author, Photographer, Publisher & Designer
Jan follows, documents and photgraphs wild animals in their natural habits.
Jill Carter-Hansen
Author / Illustrator / Filmmaker
Jill's first book and was a finalist in the Lothian unpublished Children's Book Awards.
Moya Simons
Author
Writes for children aged 6 through to young adult and reluctant readers.
Nina Rycroft
Illustrator
Delights children with her award winning illustrations.
Patricia Bernard
Author
Internationally renowned author of 42 books for children & adults.
Peter Macinnis
Author & Keynote Speaker
Full-time writer, mainly related to science, history or both.
Sally Murphy
Author
Sally has now written over 35 books and counting!
Toni Brisland
Author
Passionate about children's literature. Her books are on PRC list.
Skype a Speaker
Lyn Hay
Head of Professional Learning
Head of Professional Learning at Syba Academy
Chris Smith (Shamblesguru)
Education Consultant & Facilitator
Digital nomad evangelist, Web 2.0 guru, based in Thailand. Visits regularly.
Jan Latta
Author, Photographer, Publisher & Designer
Jan follows, documents and photgraphs wild animals in their natural habits.
Nina Rycroft
Illustrator
Delights children with her award winning illustrations.