Ian Clapham | Teacher - Esports Coordinator
Forest Lake State High School

Ian Clapham is a mathematics and business teacher who champions for and facilitates student success and positive mental health throughout a student's learning journey. Ian's work in Queensland Education has allowed him to undertake additional roles: a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Coach; Student Leadership Coordinator; and in 2023 Ian has transitioned into the role of Esports Coordinator. These roles have provided Ian with opportunities to further impact school culture, support teaching staff and most importantly, enhance student wellbeing and engagement. Ian has always been passionate about positive mental health, and sees esports as an opportunity to improve the wellbeing for students and teachers, through the delivery of fun and engaging curriculum while also giving students the ability to participate and, when possible, succeed in local, national and global esports competitions.