David Searle is a primary school teacher who has taught for over 20 years. He is a keen environmentalist, directing a student environment club at his present school. He was nominated for a National Excellence in Teaching Award in 2002. David has been trained as an Al Gore Climate Project Australian Ambassador, presenting about climate change to schools, environmental and community groups since 2007. In 2004 he received the Queensland Terry Palmer Outstanding Accomplishment Award for his work with the environment.