TRAVELLING over international waters, Tenison Woods College sustainability coordinator Tom Linnell will have the opportunity to implement his environmentally-friendly practices while in the United States of America.
Mr Linnell will visit America later this year after receiving a fellowship to Harvard University to study sustainable leadership for the 21st century.
The college teacher has received the George Alexander Foundation Fellowship – administered by the International Specialised Skills Institute.
Mr Linnell was one of two Australian citizens awarded the fellowship which offers financial support for travel, accommodation and tuition costs during his stay in America.
Maximising the experience, Mr Linnell has arranged to spend time in five schools located across San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Boston and Los Angeles.
Mr Linnell intends to explore the schools’ practices and how successful each are in creating a shared sustainable vision.
“I hope to gain an insight to a number of strategies learnt through both the course and college visits,” Mr Linnell said.
Mr Linnell said he wishes to engage in a sustainable dialogue through the college community and Catholic Education South Australia.
College principal David Mezinec said he was delighted to hear of Mr Linnell’s opportunity.
“I look forward to creating a community of outstanding practice with other leading school communities,” he said.
“This could possibly lead to future collaboration to build a global coalition of committed school communities.
“Through Tom, we will gain insights into cutting edge practice and build connections with like-minded school communities who see the importance of fostering ecological stewardship in their students.”
Mr Mezinec said the college demonstrated strong commitment to sustainability over the past five years through improvements to site facilities, curriculum outcomes and pathways to local green jobs.
“This opportunity will assist our reflection of ecological and sustainable dimensions and further develop our strategic and capital development master plans,” he said.
“We look forward to all our faith, learning, wellbeing, building and community development initiatives being informed by a clear ecological future.”
