Principals' Fellowship Program - Department of Education

Principals’ Fellowship Program

Each year between 2016–2019, principals were selected to participate in the Western Australian Public School Principals’ Fellowship Program for advanced leadership development.

The principals attended a one day alumni conference in Perth which included a live cross with Harvard University staff as an introduction to the summer school component in the United States.

As part of the program, principals then travelled to Boston and participated in a seven day session of intensive world-class leadership development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. It was delivered by pre-eminent international educators, researchers and practitioners. The program brought together school leaders from across the globe and was characterised by exceptional speakers of international renown.

This experience provided principals with an evolving picture of strategic leadership that provided the opportunity to develop deep understandings of vision and purpose, developing positive school cultures, engaging families, managing change and identifying high quality classroom practice.

On their return, principals continued their learning by completing a three month Harvard University online module exploring the concept of personal growth. At the same time, they worked with executive mentors on scoping and planning their research projects that would articulate personal, school and system perspectives and goals. On completion of all program elements, principals become Principal Fellows.

Principal Fellows

These principals are a highly dedicated and skilled group of leaders who can be called on for a range of roles as needs arise. These roles may include being involved in specific reform initiatives, acting as mentors to other principals, and developing alternative policies and processes.

The Fellows form a valuable system resource committed to providing every Western Australian student with a pathway to a successful future.

Principal Fellows 2017
Principal Fellows 2018
Principal Fellows 2019
Principal Fellows 2020

Principal Fellows 2017

Saeed Amin Principal, Broome Senior High School	Jim Bell Principal, Lakelands Primary School	Leila Bothams Principal, Harrisdale Senior High School
John Burke Principal, Belridge Secondary College	Leonie Clelland Principal, Treendale Primary School	Gary Crocetta Principal, Tuart Rise Primary School
Nicole Hanna Principal, Marangaroo Primary School	Joanne Harris Principal, Greenwood College	Neil Hunt Principal, Churchlands Senior High School
Mitch Mackay Principal, John Curtin College of the Arts	Mike Morgan Principal, Shenton College	Lee Musumeci Principal, Challis Community Primary School
Frank Pansini Principal, Aubin Grove Primary School	Cheryl Parkin Principal, Piara Waters Primary School	Carolyn Press Principal, Subiaco Primary School
Jacqui Quartermaine Principal, Geraldton Primary School	Melesha Sands Principal, Swan View Senior High School	Keith Svendsen Principal, Baldivis Secondary College
Cheryl Townsend Principal, Ballajura Community College	Lou Zeid Principal, Carramar Primary School