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Experience

Experience That Informs My Work

My work today is grounded in more than four decades of experience in independent education, including 24 years as a school Principal.

I have led schools, worked alongside governing bodies, contributed to professional associations and supported the development and appointment of educational leaders. These experiences have given me a practical understanding of the demands of school leadership, the complexities of governance and the decisions that shape successful organisations.

Today, I draw on that experience through my educational leadership consultancy, working with Principals, executive teams, governing bodies and aspiring leaders across Australia and internationally.

School Leadership: Experience From The Inside

I began my career in 1984 as a Mathematics and Physics teacher at Fairholme College in Toowoomba. Over the following decades, I undertook a range of teaching, middle leadership and executive leadership responsibilities before becoming a Principal.

I have led independent schools in Queensland, New South Wales and the ACT, including large, autonomous P–12 school environments. My experience includes substantive Principal appointments and Interim Principal appointments at Casuarina Steiner School and Orana Steiner School.

My responsibilities have encompassed strategic direction, educational leadership, organisational development, financial stewardship, governance relationships, workforce leadership and community engagement.

Having carried the responsibility of Principal, I understand the complexity of the role beyond its formal position description. I also understand the importance of sound judgement, trusted professional relationships and the capacity to navigate competing priorities while maintaining a clear sense of purpose.

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Governance and Contribution to the Profession

My contribution to education extends beyond school leadership into governance, professional associations and sector leadership.

I currently serve as Chair of the Board of the NSW Council of Independent Schools (CIS), a position I have held since 2017. My governance experience also includes service as a Director of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA), Chair of AHISA NSW/ACT, and Chair and Treasurer of the Heads of Independent Co-educational Schools (HICES).

These roles have given me a broader perspective on the challenges facing schools, governing bodies and the education profession. They continue to inform my work in governance reviews, strategic planning, organisational advisory services and leadership development.

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