David Kolpak (MEd, BEd, BTeach) is the Principal at Trinity College North in Adelaide (EY-10). Prior to this, David was Head of Junior Years at St Peter’s College. In his leadership roles, David has been responsible for the design and delivery of Positive Education programs delivered to students from Kindergarten to year 10, working with his teams to develop the scope and sequence of programs taught between the ages of 3 and 16 and ensuring that the principles of positive psychology are embedded across all curriculum areas.
With 30 years’ experience as a leader and teacher, David has established himself as a quality educator and speaker on Positive Education and Wellbeing and has been invited to present his work at numerous national and international conferences including the Positive Education Schools Association, the Positive Schools conference and the International Positive Psychology Association World Congress.
Keen to share his work, David has authored several “Character Strength’ iBooks which are freely available to use in the classroom. David’s passion for bringing out the best is evident in his school-based leadership and teaching roles together with his wider roles as a speaker and leader in the field.
“David Kolpak is an engaging, passionate educator & leader who radiates positivity. He lives & breathes wellbeing and so generously shares his wisdom and practical applications of Positive Education in a fun, relatable way.”
