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Who is Michael O’Keeffe?

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A very warm welcome to my website. I hope you find my blogs of some interest. 

So who am I?

Well first and foremost I am a Husband and Father. I met my wife at my first teaching job and we have an 8 year old daughter. I live in Melbourne, Australia and have been teaching for 20 years.

I am currently the Director of College and Community Engagement at Loyola College, Watsonia. We are a Co-Educational Catholic School of just under 1400 students. The role includes promoting the College philosophy, organisation of College events, organisation of College publications, review of College policies and development of new policies, conduct College reviews as required by Government agencies, oversee the work of the Community Liaison Officer and College Archivist. The role also includes all Marketing and Development including Social Media. 

I have taught in all three sectors (Public, Catholic and Government) along with spending four years teaching in a Primary School. My teaching methods include Drama, Theatre, Media and Religious Education. 

I have an absolute love of Musical Theatre, am a Hawthorn Football Club supporter (AFL Football) and an IT nerd! 

Whats this blog about?

My aim is to create discussion around educational issues, with some fun along the way. We are at a turning point in education, with COVID-19 fast tracking some of the cultural restructure that many of those pushing for change have been waiting for. 

I will post articles, share projects I am working on and express my views on some of the big topics. 

Thanks! 

I appreciate your support and look forward to sharing my journey with you! 

MOK

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