International Speaker

Do you need a speaker with an inspirational message, an international reputation and the ability to throughly engage and entertain ANY audience? Then hand the microphone to Andrew Matthews... and relax!

Response from Educationalists

Wonderful and inspiring, innovative and entertaining.  Entirely appropriate for young adolescents - the girls are still talking about it.
Suzanne McChesney, Principal
Seymour College South Australia
If our teaching could be so effective, it would be incredible.
C.A. van Hasselt, Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Thank you sincerely for the profound impact you made upon the Gleeson College Community - students, parents and staff.  Already it is evident that we are encountering an improved outlook in many students.
Anthony J. Lowes, Principal
Gleeson College, South Australia
Andrew Matthews' visit to Gleeson College is the most amazing thing I have seen in 29 years of teaching.
Kevin Francis, School Counsellor
Gleeson College, South Australia
In my 30 years of teaching, last evening stands out from the rest in terms of your strong message, visual impact, wisdom and innate common sense approach.  You were able to inspire and motivate the audience to take responsibility for their own actions; own learning; own lives.  You are clearly a master educator.
Dr Peter Manuel, Principal
Victor Harbor High School
Wonderful presentation... the parents and girls are still mentioning your name.  Your concise presentation coupled with most entertaining drawings makes the whole message one that is never forgotten.
Mary Duma, Dean of Students
Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney
Inspirational and thought provoking.  The content was extremely relevant including your reference to drugs, bullying, attitude and the importance of ones own self-esteem and setting goals throughout life.  You have an extraordinary ability to communicate with young people.
Wayne Johnson, Principal
Grant High School, Mt Gambier, South Australia
You were a big hit! Many speakers have come to our school. No one else has managed to totally hold the students’ attention for almost an hour! Your style, energy, message and cartoons totally captivated our students. A total success.
Louise Favaro, High School Counselor
ISS International School, Singapore
Being a Happy Teenager should become the bible for teenagers – it is so clear and simple. At Port Douglas State School we use your book throughout the year – it has been an inspiration to my students.
Matt Jolly, Teacher
Queensland
My students really enjoyed your talk.  Your message is very relevant and your cartoons nail your points most effectively.  Thank you for a very meaningful hour.
Belinda Charles, Principal
St. Andrew's School, Singapore
You gave us strategies to face life's problems - and to achieve. Your stories and humour left a lasting impression. We were amazed by your wonderful cartoons - and your beautiful Mandarin.  You inspired our boys.
Wang Wanyi, Senior Educational Consultant, Chinese Language
Chinese High Secondary School, Singapore.
You engage your audience with nuggets of wisdom presented in the most delightful way.
Mrs Lim Chye Tin, Principal,
St. Andrew’s Junior College
You taught us how to cope with problems - and the importance of being happy.  It was both interesting and enriching. Your ability to speak Chinese, your superb drawings and humour made the talk all the more captivating.
Tan Da Zhang Alex - Sec 1
Chinese High Secondary School, Singapore
Really relevant to the pupils and staff. You immediately captured the attention of the girls.  You explained how, in simple steps, we can improve our daily lives.  I am sure each girl walked away realising how we are each responsible for our own happiness.
May Tan HM, HOD ACE
Raffles Girls School, Singapore
Needs to be heard by students so that they feel motivated to make decisions about their future. As a teacher I felt your down to earth message was inspirational and touched my own experience and made me want to share your message with the students, teachers and parents in my school.
Jann Robinson, Senior Co-ordinator
William Clarke College, NSW, Australia
What you did was brilliant!
Michelle Nemec, Co-ordinator
Independent Middle Schools Conference, NSW, Australia

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