Meet Chris Mayes, Dr Michael Carroll, and John Mula OAM

Chris Mayes

Education Specialist Consultant

Chris Mayes brings 39 years of Catholic education experience, working predominantly with Christian Brothers and Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA) schools including a decade as a College Principal.

Chris’s expertise includes:
• EREA Identity, Mission, and Formation
• Strategic planning
• Governance
• Leadership coaching
• School improvement

Dr Michael Carroll

Education Specialist Consultant

Dr Michael Carroll is one of Queensland’s most experienced school leaders, with over 40 years in education and extensive experience as a College Principal (including eleven years at St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace), Board member, and senior advisor.

Michael’s expertise includes:
• EREA Identity, Mission, and Formation
• Capital planning
• Infrastructure development
• Leadership coaching and mentoring
• School improvement reviews
• Governance

John Mula OAM

Education Specialist Consultant

John brings 40 years of teaching and executive leadership in Catholic education, including roles as Deputy Director (SA), Executive Director (TAS) and Director of Schools (Armidale). He thrives on navigating complexity and driving strategic reform. His contributions to state and national education reforms earned him an OAM in 2021.

John’s expertise includes:
• Strategic leadership in education
• System‑wide reform and governance
• Stakeholder engagement
• School reviews

Chris, Dr Michael, and John are Community Business Australia's specialists in

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