Cale is the Director of Learning and Development for Team Teach Australia and New Zealand. He is an experienced educator and leader with 20 years of experience and a passion for supporting genuine positive engagement for students requiring complex support. Cale worked in the education sector for 15 years as a teacher, pastoral care provider and school principal working in schools that supported children aged 4-18 diagnosed with severe and complex disabilities. Cale is a firm believer in building the capacity and wellbeing of the whole team. During his time as a school principal, he led the implementation of academic and engagement focused programs with the following outcomes: improved reputation in the community; improved staff confidence, competency and retention; improved communication skills and academic performance; decreased incidents and workers compensation; and more effective use of budget. Cale has additional education and training in the field of complex communication needs and behaviour and engagement. He led his school to a whole school approach to Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and was awarded the International Society for Augmented and Alternative Communication (ISAAC) school of the year in 2017. Success in this field also led Cale to present his work at both national and international conferences and to be included in post-graduate courses.