Unlock Your Teaching Potential

From Exhausted & Frustrated to Empowered & Inspired

Sometimes you need a coach who has been in your shoes.

Plain and simple, you need help. You need someone to guide you through the difficult situations and help you get moving in the right direction.

Hi, I’m Peta

I understand what it’s like to feel the pressures of being a teacher and Principal. That is why I founded Beyond the Classroom in 2018 with the mission to support educators.

After more than 20 years in a variety of roles and workplaces as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal, I combine my extensive background and experiences with a non-judgmental approach. I am passionate about making a change in education by supporting educators. I am equally committed to my own continuous professional and personal development to ensure that my knowledge and skills remain relevant to my work.

Peta's Industry Experience

Education

2014: Postgraduate Certificate in Religious Education
Australian Catholic University

2003: Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies (Counselling)
The University of Queensland

2001: Bachelor of Teaching (Infant/Primary)
The University of New England

Professional Experience

2003: Relief Teacher
Coworth Flexlands Prep School & Nursery School Woking United Kingdom

2004: Classroom Teacher
St Joseph’s Catholic School Barcaldine

2005-2006: Assistant Principal of Religious Education and Classroom Teacher
St Joseph’s Catholic School Blackall

2007-2008: Principal
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Springsure

2009-2010: Principal
St. Patrick’s School St George

2011-2013: Principal
St Mary’s School Charleville

2014-2015: Assistant Principal in Religious Education
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Mackay

Business & Coaching

Founder and Director of Beyond the Classroom Australia

Nonviolent Communication Leadership & Mentoring Program

Neuro-linguistic Programming Communication Master Practitioner

Beyond the Classroom/Educators Around The World Podcast

Professional Development

2022: NLP Strategic Coaching Certification
The Institute of Applied Psychology

2022: NLP Master Practitioner Certification The Institute of Applied Psychology

2022: NLP Practitioner Certification The Institute of Applied Psychology

2022: Berry Street Educational Model (Curriculum and Strategies)

2021-Present: Non-Violent Communication Leadership/Mentoring Program

2021-Present: Cyclical Living
The Red School London

2019-2022: Thinking into Results Program

2022: AMI Montessori Foundation Course

Services

The mentorship and coaching you need to ignite your passion, achieve your goals and do more of what you love.

Teachers

Learn the secrets to becoming a Rock Star Teacher. Be the teacher every parent wishes their child had.

Principals

Get the support you and your teachers need. Equip and strengthen them for the career ahead.

Schools

Build a reputation as the go-to school in your area. Be the school every parent wants their child to go to.

It’s easy to get started

Let's Talk

Schedule a call, let’s talk about what you or your school needs and develop a plan to get moving in the right direction.

Get the help you need

I’ll start working with you to support, develop and grow. You feel ready and equipped to take on the challenges.

Become an exceptional educator

You feel empowered, supported and love what you do. The community can’t help but talk about the teachers, school and principal that has excelled above others.

Our Mission

Beyond the Classroom Australia provides one-on-one and group coaching programs that promote emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and community support, helping educators and students navigate challenges and achieve personal and professional growth.