Adam Kruger

Adam Kruger – Assistant Principal at Lyndhurst Secondary College (Previously Head of Mathematics Faculty, Wesley College, Glen Waverley) has been involved in mathematical professional development for a number of years. He has worked in a number of roles from Mathematics Learning Area leaders, Numeracy Leaders, Curriculum Development, Year Level Coordinator, Senior School Leader, Assistant Principal. They have also been Directors of the Casey and Cardinia Mathematics Network.

Adam believes that teaching and leading with warmth and enthusiasm, looking at the personal interests and strengths of his students is a key to achieving great success. His interest, experience, and expertise in educating students at all levels is reflected in his broad teaching and leadership career. Adam is a celebrated presenter who works extensively with students, teachers and organisations in areas of leadership, data analysis, numeracy and literacy development, effective feedback strategies, restorative justice practices, accelerated learning, building connections outside the classroom, creative and critical thinking, learning styles, multiple intelligences and cooperative learning.

Adam has presented on numerous occasions for a range of organisations and school associations with the main focus of developing change in the classroom. His passion for teaching has been the main driver for developing a range of programs at his college. The student growth that is achieved not only within these programs but in his classrooms is undeniable proof that his hard work and a love of this profession are the building blocks of great success. Adam has recently began developing a book Teach like a STAR which will be the driving force behind using his popular STAR methodology and approach towards building positive change in the classroom.