A father of four, Dr Jeff Kemp is a highly successful educator with over 30 years experience as a primary school teacher, a secondary school teacher, a university lecturer, a presenter at National and State conferences and a specialist guidance counsellor of children and teenagers, in particular troubled teenagers. In addition to his Doctorate of Education, he holds Bachelor Degrees in both arts and education, as well as a Graduate Diplomas in educational psychology, special education, and leadership studies. He is currently head of student support services at St Michael's College, Merrimac on Queensland's Gold coast. Jeff's work has been recognised in State and Commonwealth Government awards for his outstanding contribution to youth in the community.