(Senior Lecturer, College of Arts, Law and Education, University of Tasmania)
I have seen audiences come alive in a completely different way in response to the relevance of John’s deep and important work on forgiveness, relationships, and creating a positive school culture. He has an admirable ability to make this relevant, practical and accessible to any group he is speaking with (as he never speaks to) – school leaders, pre-service teachers, parents, students (any age) and policy makers. His work is revolutionising education in Australia and globally.