Bernard has had a long involvement in education working in schools and universities both in Australia and abroad. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours), a Graduate Diploma in Education, a TESOL Certificate, a Masters Degree in Education and a PhD in Education. Bernard has published articles in journals and a book chapter and is currently working on several research projects. Bernard has been an academic staff member at the University of Canberra since 2017. He teaches a range of units at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels focused on curriculum, education policy, leadership, and in the Masters Program in Hangzhou China. He currently holds the position of Deputy Program Director of Secondary Education, and is a member of a number of educational committees.
