His great passion is integrating technology to increase student understanding of sustainability and environmental education. Currently he is teaching grades 7-12 Science, Math and Biology. His primary focus has been investigating how to connect his students in global collaborations, through embedding technology resulting in improved student outcomes and engagement. Based on this work, Chris was recognised for his contributions in developing pedagogy through the use of technology with a Queensland Smart Classrooms Award in 2011. Chris became involved with DeforestACTION in 2011, and has been engaging his students since in collaborative learning related to deforestation and environmental sustainability using innovative online educational resources, social media and technology based tools.