I’m Dr Ruth Phillips, educator, consultant and founder of Accanto.
What gets me out of bed each morning is helping people to unlock potential they did not know existed.
I believe in the power of teachers to transform the lives of their students. My work brings together research, classroom experience and an understanding of the people and conditions that make change possible.
I bring 30+ years in the classroom and 20 years of consulting, working across public, independent and Catholic school settings.
Research grounded in educational practice
My doctoral research at the University of Wollongong examined gifted underachievement in selective settings. That interest in the relationship between potential, learning and achievement continues to inform my work with schools.
My qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Masters in Education, Graduate Diploma in Psychology and PhD in Educational Psychology.
A broader perspective
Education is the centre of my consultancy. Experience in corporate and government environments also informs my understanding of learning, leadership and organisational change.
Learning together
Accanto is built around working alongside people. I value the expertise within your organisation and the opportunity to bring another perspective, ask useful questions and help turn ideas into practices that make a difference.