Meet the man behind NSW's hugely ambitious Living School

Geordie Little

By Geordie Little
Published June 5, 2019

John Stewart has a unique vision for education, born from an eclectic teaching background that has spanned three countries and a series of vastly different schools.

John Stewart’s hugely ambitious Living School looks set to officially open its doors next year.

As the high-flying educator explains, he’s worked in just about every educational system there is.

“I started in the public ...

This story appeared in the June 2019 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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