Gerald Mercer has extensive experience in education and leadership. His professional work in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador and internationally has kept him abreast of current research and practice in all levels of education particularly in school improvement, teacher professional growth, early childhood education (early years), curriculum and instruction, and in system change and learning. He believes that the methodologies employed in sound early learning classrooms can be adjusted and implemented at higher levels to reach more learners. In 2018, he published A PRACTICAL AND REFLECTIVE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT, an English book translated into Arabic that has supported school leaders in their quest to develop and improve their schools. Gerald is a licensed international school inspector.

Gerald’s interest in children’s literature and creative activities has had a significant impact on many lives. He has written school textbooks for elementary-aged students, stories for young readers, and has co-authored and illustrated books with his wife. He loves brain-busting puzzles and enjoys the challenge of recreating them for his readers. He contributes to his chosen field through his professional and creative works.