Mark Callagher

Experience

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  Wellington College

  Jan 1994 - Dec 2011

  E-Learning Director and Teacher

  Teaching positions:- Mathematics- History- Digital Technologies (Web Design), As a teacher I led the integration of digital technologies in all of the subjects I taught. I also provided training for other teachers.Leadership positions:- Year Level Dean (8 years)- Convenor of Rugby (12 years)- Rugby Coach (18 years)- E-Learning Director (3 years)As E-Learning Director I sourced and implemented solutions that left a lasting impact on the school. Wellington College quickly became to be seen as an innovative school leading my gaining a national reputation in New Zealand as someone who could help solve problems and help others find the answers.I I was being invited to visit schools from around New Zealand to present to, and provide advice, to school leaders. Show less

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  ELearningPD - Mark Callagher Consulting Ltd

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2012

  E-Learning Consultant, Facilitator and Trainer

  Specialist in Google Apps for Education Training.Representative of eTV.Consultant and Training in Moodle LMS.Other ICT PDThe purpose of my leaving my last job of 18 years is:1. I was after fresh challenges2. I wanted to connect with others outside my safe environment3. I built global connections in a number of countries including the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand in the digital technology innovation area. I provided feedback to a number of education technology companies on how they could improve their platforms for the end user. Show less

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  Palmerston North Boys' High School

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

  Director of E-Learning

  Leadership in large scale ICT change management projects. I also provided professional development supporting teachers to explore how ICT's could not only supplement traditional ways of teaching but also how they could open up new and different ways of learning.I modeled the integration of digital technologies while teaching Junior ICT and Social Studies.My proudest achievement at Palmerston North Boys' High School is that after two years, I left the school in a much stronger position than when I arrived. I had also built capacity and sustainability with other staff continuing the solutions that had been implemented.Major achievements: Project Lead on Learning Management and Information Platform: http://stratus.pnbhs.school.nz/ Show less

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  CORE Education and Connected Learning Advisory

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2015

  Learning with Digital Technologies National Facilitator; Connected Learning Advisor

  As a Learning with Digital Technologies National Facilitator I provided e-strategy & support to CORE Education regional teams working in schools providing professional learning development. Types of support include:e-Strategic Planning:- Change management- Sourcing fit for purpose Learning & Administration solutionsGoogle Apps for Education (GAFE):- Professional Development- Site Administration- ChromebooksMoodle LMS: - Site Set-up & Site Administration- Certified Course TrainerPedagogy:- Student centred research Inquiry learning- Collaborative task based learning- Blended Learning- 1:1 Devices (BYOD)As a Connected Learning Advisor I worked for a new Ministry of Education service providing advice and support to New Zealand school leaders on how to integrate technology with learning so they could get the best results for their students and communities Show less

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  Ministry of Education - Dubai, UAE

  Apr 2016 - Mar 2017

  Education Technology Specialist

  I worked for the Ministry of Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as an Education Technology Specialist in the English Department, which is tasked to lead the transformation of K-12 education across the country. In this role I project managed the implementation of new technologies for learning and assessment for all Ministry schools across the northern Emirates (includes Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, and Umm al-Quwain), I also provided training for teachers, both current and new arrivals, so that they could effectively utilise these technologies. Show less

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  Wellington College (NZ)

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Teacher of Digital Technology & Mathematics

  Teacher of Digital Technology (Senior) and Mathematics (Junior & Senior)

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  MUSAC Ltd

  Mar 2018 - Aug 2018

  Strategic Marketing Manager

  As Strategic Marketing Manager with MUSAC, I was responsible for the growth in uptake of the new cloud-based Student Management System (SMS) called Edge. Edge has a range of superior features for Primary and Secondary schools including student, financial and library management tools.

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  MyMahi

  Aug 2018 - Feb 2023

  Education Director

  As Education Director I have led the promotion and sales of MyMahi to schools in New Zealand and Australia. This includes demonstrating the MyMahi App and providing onboarding and ongoing professional development to school leaders and teaching staff. I have also organised a number of events including national and regional conferences.

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  St Patrick's College Silverstream

  Jan 2024 - now

  Head of Commerce Department

  Designing and teaching the new Level 1 Commerce course that has more of a business, accounting focus with some economic theory. I also teach the Level 2 Macro-Economics course.

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  MyMahi

  Nov 2024 - now

  Partnership Director, Global

  I am leading the expansion of the highly popular MyMahi Education Technology Platform to schools in the UK and to overseas British Schools.