Dr Scott Polley has been fortunate to teach Outdoor Education full time since 1996 and casually since 1994 at University of South Australia and from 2026 Adelaide University. He has been a member of OEASA since 1989 when he joined as a student member. Any personal achievements pale against the rewards of seeing students learn, grow, develop, become his colleagues and teachers.
Dan Anderson is a tutor in the Education Futures Unit at the University of South Australia. He teaches into a range of Education subjects both practical and theoretical ranging from Outdoor Education to Health Sciences. He is also studying a Master of Research at the University of South Australia exploring how the affective domain acts and is experienced within Outdoor Education contexts. He is passionate about seeing young people connect with and care for the environment.
Wayne Enright is Coordinator of Training and Development at Operation Flinders Foundation. He has extensive experience in facilitating learning, developmental and leadership program. His background stretches from corporate leadership programs to adolescents experiencing challenges. He has extensive outdoor activity leadership including guiding the Kokoda Track and holds qualifications in bushwalking and kayaking, and has extensive experience leading a range of other activities. Wayne is author of ‘The Spirit of Adventure Calls – A Compass for Life, Learning & Leadership’ that both celebrates the life of friend and mountaineer Mark Auricht and provides a framework for personal and professional success.
Nicholas Glover is a lecturer with over 15 years’ experience in Outdoor Education at the University of South Australia, where he also contributes to the Human Movement program. He takes great enjoyment in sharing time in the outdoors with students, particularly on journeys through the Flinders Ranges or paddling the Coorong. His professional background includes roles in adventure therapy, corporate training, and school-based Outdoor Education, as well as training and assessing with Bushwalking Leadership SA and Paddle Australia. He is also a SAREA rock-climbing guide, and enthusiastic cyclist. He holds degrees in Human Movement and Health Science (Honours) from UniSA, and his research interests include Green Exercise and the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature.
Chris Hodgson is retired Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Geography Teacher at Kings Baptist. He is a passionate educator with over 35 years of experience in Outdoor Education and a deep commitment to future educators. His extensive background as an Outdoor Education Teacher, coupled with expertise in adventure activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, and rock climbing, and a Masters in Counselling, provide him with a rich foundation to teach and counsel young people in both an outdoor and counselling setting.
Cale Jeynes is a teacher of outdoor education at Craigmore High School. Cale Jeynes designed and now leads the Outdoor Education program at Craigmore High School and within Tailored Learning. He is an advocate for experiential learning, passionate about nature and adventure, and is dedicated to providing equitable opportunity for young people to develop their environmental understanding and have positive outdoor experiences. He has worked with Paddle SA and Operation Flinders, and has an enthusiastic approach to teaching and leading outdoor programs.
