Leader Profile

It brings a smile to my face when I look back and recall just how I came to the profession that I now am truly passionate about and fully committed to.

When both of her parents died within months of each other, Barnett decided to dig deeper for her passion.

My understanding of leadership as practised by Aboriginal women is derived from my experiences working with, reading, listening to, and sometimes observing from a distance the work of Aboriginal women.

Wendy Matthews loves a challenge. She found one worthy of her talents in Samlaut, Cambodia.

When I was a young learner there was a clearly defined understanding of the role of teachers in schooling and in their interactions with students and families.

Mentors play an important role in creating the possibility for happy endings for new teachers: that despite the stress and demands of their first year, they will become highly effective professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career.