About Us
We aren't just Coaches...
School Coaching Co. was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to come alongside Christian educators and leaders so they can lead with clarity, confidence, and Christ-like character.
Our coaches aren’t just professionals—they’re experienced educators and leaders who have walked the same hallways, faced the same challenges, and carried the same heart for Christ-centred education. With that understanding, we count it a privilege to invest in and champion those serving in the Christian education sector, so that together we can see schools—and the people in them—flourish.
What started as a small coaching initiative has grown into a trusted partner for Christian schools across Australia. Along the way, we’ve seen first-hand how investing in the wellbeing and capacity of leaders transforms entire school communities.
Why We Exist
We Believe…
Great Christian schools are built by leaders who reflect Christ’s character in every decision, team, and classroom.
Our mission is to help Christian school leaders lead with confidence, clarity, and biblical wisdom, without overwhelm or burnout.
Meet the Team
Our team is passionate about equipping educators and leaders with Christ-centered coaching, combining experience, faith, and a heart for schools.
Founder/CEO
Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson brings experience in executive coaching, pastoral and youth leadership, combined with a background in mental health social work. She has worked with school leaders, educators, and teams across Christian schools and organisations, helping them grow in influence, effectiveness, and impact.
With qualifications in theology, leadership, professional supervision, coaching, and social work, Emily supports school leaders to strengthen team culture, navigate challenges, and lead with clarity and purpose. Her holistic approach equips leaders to thrive personally while fostering learning communities that inspire students, empower staff, and create schools that flourish in both faith and education.
Leadership Coach
Mike Pitman
Mike Pitman brings over 40 years of experience in Christian education, combining leadership, mentorship, and a deep understanding of school culture. A lifelong follower of Jesus, he is passionate about equipping school leaders to foster faith-filled, thriving learning environments.
Known for his clarity, empathy, and practical wisdom, Mike excels at drawing out the best in others—especially young people—while balancing vision with day-to-day management. His guidance supports leaders in navigating challenges, inspiring teams, and creating communities where both students and staff can flourish. Mike’s approach blends experience, insight, and a heart for service, helping Christian schools lead with purpose and impact.
Leadership Coach & Mentor
Caroline Blake
Caroline’s lifelong journey in Christian education began with a kindergarten teacher whose missional heart shaped her family’s faith and service. Since then, Caroline has dedicated decades to teaching and leading in Christian schools, serving in roles including Dean of School and Deputy Principal at Swan Christian College.
With a BSc (Hons), DipEd, and multiple Master’s qualifications, Caroline has designed teacher induction programs, lectured in leadership and policy development, and published research on mentoring middle leaders. Drawing on deep experience in school leadership and mentoring, she now equips Christian school leaders to grow in confidence, resilience, and vision—helping them lead thriving, faith-centred learning communities.
Leadership Coach
Graham Taylor
For over 54 years, Graham Taylor has dedicated his life to developing leaders and unlocking human potential. With experience across youth work, education, government, and private enterprise—and over 40 years directing his own Leadership, Coaching and Training Consultancy—Graham sees his work as a calling: to help people learn rather than be taught. His focus on leadership development, executive coaching, and facilitation has served schools and organisations alike, empowering leaders to grow teams that flourish.
Drawing on 7,300+ coaching hours with more than 640 leaders, Graham brings wisdom, empathy, and practical insight. His coaching helps school leaders grow in clarity, confidence, and character—so they can lead communities that thrive.
Leadership Coach
Darryl Baker
With over 30 years in education, Darryl has served in Christian and missional schools since 1997. Beginning as a Physical Education and Science teacher, he later led as Head of House and Dean of Students, where he learned firsthand how to motivate teams and navigate the complexities of school culture.
Holding a Master’s in Education and an Arrow Leadership qualification, Darryl draws on deep experience—including seven years as Regional Principal at Alta-1 College—to equip Christian school leaders for the demands of modern education. Having journeyed through both success and burnout, he’s passionate about helping leaders grow in strength, wisdom, and grace to lead flourishing communities.
Leadership Coach
Marilyn Louwen
Marilyn Louwen is a seasoned Christian leader with a career defined by her commitment to educational excellence and spiritual mentorship. Most recently serving as the Secondary Principal at Rehoboth Christian College, she has spent decades in senior leadership, including roles as Deputy Principal at Southern Hills Christian College and Coordinator of Pastoral Care. Her expertise spans strategic school improvement, staff appraisals, and the implementation of faith-based policy, all driven by a desire to lead students and staff toward a holistic, Christ-centered approach to learning.
Beyond her professional achievements, Marilyn’s life is anchored in her devotion to her family and her local church.
Leadership Coach
Phil Timms
Phil Timms is an educator, mentor, and leader passionate about helping individuals grow into their authentic selves. Raised in Malaysia and Hong Kong before moving to Australia, his global background and diverse K–12 teaching experience—spanning Science, Music, Physical Education, and Faith Studies—heavily inform his approach to pastoral care and leadership. Over the last decade, he has channeled this foundation into coaching and training educators, pastoral specialists, university lecturers, and industry leaders through holistic, practice-based development.
His work is anchored in a multidisciplinary study of theology, philosophy, and ontological practice, driven by key touchstones: active listening, restorative justice, humility, and ongoing empathy. Phil views leadership as a creative, curiosity-led journey designed to unlock unseen potential in individuals and communities alike. Today, these values—complemented by rich friendships and life with his wife and two daughters—continue to guide his mission of empowering others.
Leadership Coach
Gregg Weaver
Built on more than three decades of front-line teaching, principalship, and executive leadership within a multi-school Christian organisation, Gregg’s work is driven by a clear belief: healthy schools are intentionally created when servant-hearted leaders build purpose-aligned teams and value-driven cultures. This foundational ethos serves as the driving force behind Gregg.
Today, Gregg partners with school leaders through targeted consultancy and coaching. He equips principals and executive teams with the tools and perspective needed to navigate complex challenges while maintaining clarity, confidence, and a grounded, Christ-centred purpose.