What others say...

  • "Liz is a proactive innovator and relationship builder around the core agenda of what we call the moral imperative of education, namely a deep commitment to raising the bar and closing the gap of learning for all students. She is a team builder, and someone who has a non-negotiable focus on results. Liz is a team player. She worked seamlessly helping the district focus and get results. She also had great rapport with school principals and their leadership teams. She is committed to the bottom line of student achievement and knows that you have to develop others to accomplish this."
    Michael Fullan, OC Professor Emeritus, OISE, University of Toronto, Canada
  • “I have known Liz McQuade-Jones over the last 10 years to be a driving force behind ALL students’ increased growth and achievement. Liz is a curriculum leader who knows how to support and guide school leaders to realize their vision of knowing every FACE and how to teach each one.”
    Dr Lyn Sharratt
    Ed D. Internship Supervisor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, Toronto, Canada | Honorary Fellow, University of Melbourne, Graduate School of Education, Australia | International Consultant and Author
  • "I have worked on a program designed, co-ordinated and led by Liz McQuade-Jones on professional learning in mathematics and numeracy teaching for two years. Liz articulated a coherent vision for improvement in teaching, identified manageable strategies for achieving that vision, and planned and led the professional learning associated support for Principals, middle leaders and teachers. Liz has a charismatic presence in sessions for groups of participants. Perhaps most critically, Liz interacts with all educators, whatever the level of their responsibilities with sensitivity and respect. It is a delight to work with and interact with Liz."
    Peter Sullivan Emeritus Professor, Monash University, Melbourne

Our RELATIONAL coaching services

At Tipping Point Education, our commitment to educational excellence extends beyond our dynamic summits. Our Tipping Point Coaches are dedicated to supporting each Partner School by providing personalised guidance and practical strategies tailored to each school's unique environment. This ensures that the insights and methods gained from the Tipping Point Summits are not only understood but effectively integrated and sustained within your specific classroom contexts. How our Coaches support your school:
  • Customised Coaching Plans: We recognise that each school has its own distinct culture, challenges, and strengths. Our coaches work closely with you to develop customised coaching plans that address your specific needs and goals.
  • Practical, Hands-On Strategies: Our coaches provide actionable, hands-on strategies that can be immediately implemented in the classroom. These strategies are designed to enhance teaching practices and improve student outcomes.
  • Sustained Support: Integration of new practices takes time and ongoing support. Our coaches stay engaged with your school, offering continuous guidance and adjustments to ensure lasting impact.
  • Contextual Relevance: We ensure that all strategies and insights are data-informed and adapted to fit the unique context of your school, making them relevant and effective for your educators and students.
  • Collaborative Approach: Our coaches work collaboratively with your school’s leadership and teaching staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared responsibility for student success.
By partnering with Tipping Point Education, you gain access to a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to your school’s success. Our coaches are not just advisors; they are your partners in creating an educational environment where every student can thrive.

MeET Liz

OUR LEAD COACH (and CEO)
Liz is a dedicated professional with a rich background in teaching, educational leadership and administration. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive academic excellence and foster a supportive learning environment. With extensive experience as a teacher and educational consultant, Liz is committed to implementing effective teaching strategies and promoting continuous professional improvement. Her passion for education is evident in her collaborative approach and her unwavering dedication to student success.
Liz has worked closely with Michael McDowell, and many other globally renowned experts, over many years and is able to contextualise and apply the learning, applying it to the complexity of schools and creating small, concrete, manageable steps. As the Lead Coach, Liz follows on from the Summit to embed rigorous teaching and learning through supporting school leaders to build sustainable systems. Liz has spearheaded numerous system-wide improvement initiatives, including organising and leading Study Tours for Principals (K-12) to Finland, Singapore, Ontario (Canada), and Shanghai (China), each meticulously designed to explore effective practices and their underlying principles. She has developed targeted strategies to address various challenges such as team restructures, the L!FT (Learning Impact from Teaching) program, and the Family School Partnership initiative. Additionally, Liz has been instrumental in establishing and sustaining impactful roles like Instructional Leaders and Pedagogical Mentors (K-12). As an accredited teacher, she has consistently demonstrated classroom effectiveness, leveraging her skills to problem-solve and differentiate instruction across the diverse learning continuum. Liz holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and is known for her innovative solutions and strategic vision in the field of education.
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