jack1947

Thinker, author, sceptic, mountian climber, lover of nature, free spirit. Published Books: "The Scramble for Africa" (Macmillan 1988), "Leading Learners Leading Schools" (Routledge 2003), and "Storm Warning: Riding the Crosswinds in the Afghan-Pakistan Borderlands" (Under Construction) Career: -Principal of the University of Toronto Schools (2001-04) -Principal of Edwardes College, University of Peshawar, Pakistan (1995-2000). -Director of Consultancy Services at the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth at the University of Warwick (2005-07). -Taught at Shrewsbury School (1986-95), Backwell Comprehensive, Bristol (1981-86) -Assistant Director of the British Council in Tanzania (1978- 80). -Led expert teams at the European Commission in Brussels and worldwide.