“I believe a school’s culture should empower and inspire staff, students and families.”
Dr Catherine Kapiteyn
Principal
Burbridge School
Catherine is a strategic and innovative leader committed to ensuring a high-quality and inclusive education for all students. She has led significant change within a unique and complex school, a testament to her skills in leadership and change management.
Her commitment to continuous self-development is evident in her achievement of a Doctorate Research Degree. The results of her research project have been published and presented at an international conference in Brazil. Catherine believes in promoting the growth of staff within the school and colleagues across the education sector.
Catherine maintains a strong performance and development culture with a focus on good teaching practice. She nurtures a culture in which staff, students and families feel empowered and inspired.
In her change project, Catherine examined the identification and selection of effective leaders with key personal attributes.