David Gill | Leading Teacher (Community Connectedness, Student Student Voice, Agency and Leadership)
Wheelers Hill Secondary College

David Gill is a passionate public educator and Leading Teacher at Wheelers Hill Secondary College, where he champions student voice, leadership, and community-connected learning. With a deep belief in the power of inclusive education, David merges creativity with strategy to support both students and staff to thrive. His leadership style is grounded in authenticity, empowerment, and the philosophy of “trust and inspire.” Diagnosed with ADHD (Combined Type) as an adult, David brings lived experience to his work advocating for neurodivergent educators. He is committed to reshaping school environments and workplace practices to be more inclusive, sustainable, and human-centred. In 2025, David is also developing school-wide frameworks for co-curricular engagement, including policies to support the long-term sustainability of school productions and other passion-driven extracurricular programs. A lifelong learner, musician, marriage celebrant, and occasional Santa Claus, David blends fun with function and is always up for a deep conversation about leadership, AI in education, or the future of public schools. If you’re passionate about meaningful change and creative collaboration - he’s always keen to connect.