Founder and Director

Founder and Lead Trainer. Mike is Australia and New Zealand’s only Microsoft Learning Consultant & Google Certified Teacher and Innovator.

As an ex teacher, Mike’s passion and specialty is in helping teachers to use technology better to increase the motivation and engagement of their students.

Mike is also highly regarded by businesses of all sizes as someone who can connect with staff and improve efficiency, productivity and motivation.

Specialises in:

• Using technology to enhance student engagement
• G Suite for Education implementation strategies
• Microsoft office 365 training for teachers and businesses
• Bring your own device strategies and consulting
• Bridging the gap between the I.T staff and classroom teachers, creating a shared vision across the school.

Contact Mike

E - mike@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +64 27 204 8692

General Manager

Adam Miller is the General Manager for Using Technology Better. He joined the team in 2019 bringing with him 8 years of leadership experience in the technology industry.

Adam is passionate about building partnerships and delivering amazing customer experiences. His focus is on delivering the best training and consulting solutions to both education and business.

Adam believes that investing in staff training supports the adoption of new technologies which in turn drives innovation within schools and businesses.

Contact Adam

E - adam@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +64 21 886 545

G Suite Lead Trainer

Samantha has more than ten years experience in the education and business sector and is passionate about helping others find innovative ways to teach, learn, research and work together. She has an extensive background in technology training and support, business analysis and change management. This diverse skillset has enabled her to make many significant contributions to high-value projects in the tertiary and corporate sectors.

Samantha is a highly experienced and respected technology trainer who can be relied on to deliver sessions that are energetic, inspiring and build real skills.

She is a Google for Education Certified Innovator and Certified Trainer, and is currently completing a Master of Education.

Specialises in:

• G Suite for Education
• Tertiary education
• Organisational change management
• Maximising administrative productivity

Contact Sam

E samantha@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +61 419 599 451

Marketing Manager

Julia has a teaching degree specialising in Business, Commerce and Geography. Julia also followed her passion in marketing gaining credentials as a Google Premium Partner. She has over 8 years experience in digital marketing and it’s ever changing landscape.

Julia is passionate about education and helping companies use technology better to encourage efficiency, engagement and collaboration across the company’s culture.

Specialises in:

• Online Courses creation
• Developing a consistent message and brand
• Facebook & Instagram
• Google Ads and Analytics
• LinkedIn
• Lead Generation & Conversions

Contact Julia

E - Julia@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +61 413 408 743

Digital Trainer

No matter what platform your organisation uses, Adrian has it covered.

Adrian is a Apple, Google and Microsoft Certified Trainer.

Adrian’s expertise lies in leadership development and creating sustainable learning environments.

Specialises in:

• Integrating ICT into the maths curriculum
• Online assessment and immediate feedback automation – (auto-grading assessments and systems for providing that immediate feedback)
• Establishing collaborative projects at a local, national and international level, where students learn through creatively solving real world problems

Contact Adrian

E - Adrian@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +61 418 897 792

Digital Trainer

Lara brings passion and enthusiasm to her role as a trainer with Using Technology Better. With over fourteen years of classroom experience, spanning three continents she has a broad understanding of education and innovation.

Lara is constantly learning and loves sharing up to the minute tools and ideas that make learning engaging and exciting for students and teachers.

Specialises in:

• GSuite for Education
• Minecraft Education Edition
• STEAM
• Student Agency
• Student Voice
• Integrative, creative lesson design
• Teacher efficiency

Contact Lara

E - Lara@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +64 21 124 5348

Digital Trainer

After more than 30 years of classroom teaching, many in management positions, Donna is now a full-time trainer with UTB. She has been involved in leading the implementation of curriculum design and digital technologies into schools while developing digital fluency with both staff and students.

She is an Apple Professional Learning Specialist, a Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator and a Certified Google Trainer.

Specialises in:

• Developing effective digital pedagogy across platforms
• Enhancing student engagement and student agency
• Change management strategies
• Local curriculum design
• STEAM integration

Contact Donna

E - Donna@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +64 21 744 762

Digital Trainer

Karla is an experienced facilitator and educator with almost 20 years experience both in the classroom and in advisory, facilitation or leadership roles across three countries. She is passionate about co-design, digital citizenship and effective integration of Digital Technology.

Karla is a Google Certified Innovator and Microsoft Educator who can empower your teams. Karla is also the co founder and CEO of multi award winning bullying prevention charity Sticks n Stones

Specialises in:

• Digital Citizenship
• Student agency & leadership
• GSuite for Education
• Project Based learning
• STEAM
• Integrating Digital Tools

Contact Karla

E - Karla@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +64 21 994 274

Digital Trainer

Glen has spent over 25 years working in the higher education sector with experience in both business and technically-focused roles covering a wide range of technologies from small scale all the way up to enterprise-wide.

Glen is highly experienced at enabling business and education to make the most out of technology.

Specialises in:

• G Suite including G Suite administration
• Cloud Technologies including Google Cloud Platform
• Deeper technical topics

Contact Glen

E - Glen@usingtechnologybetter.com

M - +61 400 077 913