Dr Anthony Muhammad

International Keynote Speaker

Author & School Culture Expert

Dr Anthony Muhammad is a former teacher, assistant principal and principal with nearly two decades in schools. Recognised internationally for his work on school culture and Professional Learning Communities at Work (PLC). Dr Muhammad helps educators align adult beliefs and behaviours with student learning. His books Transforming School Culture and Time for Change have become essential texts for leaders seeking coherence, collaboration and sustainable improvement.

Sessions at COSC 2026

Opening Keynote Day 1 • 9:00 AM

Transforming School Culture 2.0

Healthy culture is the difference between reform that lasts and reform that fades. Dr Muhammad examines how values, expectations and professional habits interact to shape learning. He guides leaders on what they can do immediately to build trust, coherence and shared purpose. Dr Muhammad connects contemporary challenges to timeless leadership principles that protect learning through change.

Key Ideas

Identify current pressures on culture.
Link adult practice to student outcomes.
Build conditions for collective efficacy.

Breakout Session Day 1 or Day 2 • Block Session

Collaboration is a Lifestyle, Not a Meeting

Collaboration isn't an event; it's a system. This session defines the routines and accountabilities that make teamwork real, showing how leaders can balance support and challenge to sustain genuine collective responsibility.

Key Ideas

Design coherent team routines.
Maintain alignment across roles.
Balance support with accountability.

Closing Keynote Day 2 • 3:00 PM

The Way Forward: PLC at Work® and the Future of Education

In his closing address, Dr Muhammad explores how the PLC at Work® model provides a roadmap for the next decade of schooling. He traces what collaboration has taught us, what must change and how collective intelligence can secure a more effective, resilient profession.

Key Ideas