As Deputy Principal, Instructional Leader, Chantel Mirzai has collaboratively led a change process that has completely transformed Auburn North Public School, elevating it from a school with declining outcomes to one of the state’s most outstanding performers.

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Success for Erica Prosser’s students is measured not in exam results but in finding the confidence to figure out a life plan and start working towards it.

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Explicit instruction in evidence-informed English pedagogies and efficient numeracy processes, combined with an uncompromising focus on ensuring students truly understand what they are taught, has transformed Buxton Public School into a star NAPLAN performer.

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Michael Smith is improving teaching quality and consistency at a disadvantaged secondary school in outer Brisbane by boosting the support available to teachers at the beginning of their careers.

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Despite the challenges of its small size and remoteness, Principal Monica St Baker has embedded contemporary teaching philosophies at Hanwood Public School, and students’ achievements are improving in response.

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Inspired by a passion for promoting Women in STEM fields, Ashley Stewart is using STEM, problem-based learning and Spatial Training to drive improvement in mathematics at the Newton Moore Senior High School in Bunbury, WA.

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Too many students were dropping high-level STEM subjects at Cecil Andrews College, and STEM Coordinator John Townley was determined that should change.

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Ann Caro, Lithgow High School’s first female Principal, transformed a culture of low expectations for children from disadvantaged backgrounds to one of hope and aspiration.

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Principal Greg McMahon overhauled the teaching approach of Melbourne’s Doveton College, tailoring it to better suit the needs of the local community and expanding the curriculum to accommodate adult learning.

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With many students disadvantaged and from non-English speaking backgrounds, Principal Paul Kenna created a ‘Community Hub’, hosting playgroups and maternal child health services.

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Principal of a Katherine school, John Cleary, employs a “relationships first” philosophy, and knows at least five things about each of his 405 students.

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Starting the school day earlier so kids are not so tired and getting rid of the bell are some of the measures John Goh has introduced at Merrylands East Public.

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Yasodai has been recognised as an under-35 ‘rising star’ of Australian education for her commitment to students and a leader of other teachers.

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Stacey Quince has transformed the school in her six years as Principal, putting into action her passionate belief in the need to re-examine education.

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Steve developed Huonville High’s Year 11 and 12 program, with the determination to ensure it would lead to jobs for students living in an area suffering from high youth unemployment.

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Principal Peter Gurrier-Jones has led the development of many innovative programs for students with developmental disabilities and complex learning needs.

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Matthew Eyle’s background as a registered nurse has brought unorthodox solutions to common problems, such as how to involve disengaged students.

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Faced with amalgamating two different secondary schools, Principal Janeen Silcock aimed to create an innovative learning place based around students and learning, rather than buildings.

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Principal Kerry White realised students were being caught up in a cycle of low expectations, based on incorrect assumptions about the local area. Kerry shifted this mindset to one of believing they were highly capable of learning.

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Eddie’s ‘WooTube’ videos of his maths classes are watched across the world. At Cherrybrook, his passion for maths and innovative teaching practices have significantly improved his students’ learning performance and transformed the subject into one of high attraction and excellence.

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Since her appointment as Principal, Belinda has transformed the school by developing a culture where teachers are active learners – reflecting on their practice, sharing their expertise and improving their teaching – resulting in greatly improved student academic performance.

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Since commencing as Principal of Calista Primary School in 2013, Craig’s passion for achieving positive outcomes for both students and staff has seen the school community transform from significantly underperforming in NAPLAN testing to achieving higher than the national average.

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As Manager of the Disability Unit, which educates students with moderate to severe intellectual and multiple disabilities, Christine has introduced a technology-rich learning environment – including socially assistive robots – and transformed the unit into one of Australia’s pre-eminent disability educational settings.

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During her time at Tabulam, Lesley has collaborated with local elders and community members to establish an outdoor learning area and Cultural Centre to support inclusive learning programs in Aboriginal Education.

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