Brian received his first promotion to Henty Central School and then took up his first principalship at Wamoon. During this time he worked to achieve his BA degree over five years through the University of New England. He majored in politics and education. Professor Colin Tatz engendered a passion for Aboriginal Education which he pursued in his next appointment at Wilcannia Central School and through his teaching career. Changing pace and environment Brian was appointed as the principal of Narooma Public School on the far coast of New South Wales where he stayed for twelve years. Towards the end of his tenure Brian enrolled as a Master of Educational Administration which he completed in 1991. In Narooma finding the cultural scene challenging he established a local theatre group which for twelve years which presented s up to two or three times a year. He both directed and “acted” in various productions. His most exciting role was Jack Jack in the Spring Heeled Terror of Stepheney Green