Principal (New Brookdale School)
I believe my role as an educator is to guide and nurture the next generation
to establish skills to achieve health, respect, prosperity and fulfillment.
I am passionate about students being empowered to succeed. As Principal,
I use all tools available to inspire staff, students and community to work
together to promote student achievement and well-being.
I am an avid supporter of effective and innovative professional
development that encourages teachers to be reflective and to continuously
examine and practice to provide quality teaching and learning for each
student. My role as Principal is to keepup with latest trends and research
and be an active partner in the school's professional development.
The ability to be innovative and creative is important to me. I enjoy being
challenged and inspired by the people around me. I aim to enthuse and
challenge staff and students to also be inventive and imaginative in their
learning and day today tasks.
I believe that having quality, inspirational and passionate teachers is
essential to a school's success. To borrow John Hattie's words; 'teachers
should build classroom climates where errors are welcome, student
engagement is the norm, questioning is high and students gain reputations
as effective learners.'
I enjoy celebrating successes and acknowledge hardwork of staff, students
and community and believe this is one of the contributors fundamental to a
happy school environment. All staff, students and community should feel
valued and appreciated at school.
Community engagement and involvement in the school is important to me
as Principal. I regularly consult with my community as part of school self
review and encourage community engagement in the curriculum and
learning programmes.