HELEN BREMNER
CATH APANAH
PETER ELLIS
Head of eLearning
Assistant principal
Assistant principal – learning
Trinity Grammar School (NSW)
Montrose Bay High (TAS)
TC Templestowe College (VIC)
Helen Bremner is responsible for the future vision and implementation of eLearning at Trinity Grammar. Thanks to her agile leadership style, the last two years have seen her manage a team of eLearning integrators through the successful articulation, policy development, promotion and implementation of a vision for eLearning, involving the utilisation of a wide range of digital technologies and tools. A Google Certified Trainer and a Canvas Ambassador, Bremner’s constant search for ‘best practice’ leads to ongoing development of eLearning practice and ICT frameworks, and she is sought after for speaking engagements, such as the AIS ICT Leadership Conference, CanvasCon and Teachmeets. Regularly sharing knowledge with other schools and Trinity staff, Bremner is to Trinity an ‘effective leader’, ‘innovator’, and ‘invaluable asset’. In 2015, she successfully rolled out a K-12 1:1 device program.
Cath Apanah is in every respect an outstanding education leader. Described as ‘adaptable and flexible’ while ‘leading with innovation and insight’, Apanah has won the respect of staff and students with her proactive approach. For example, she went above and beyond in developing a new staff induction package, which includes a mentoring program for staff in their first three years of teaching, has helped build a high functioning English and History learning area team, and also led the Grade 7 team towards better and more decisive behaviour management. Apanah has presented for ACEL’s Tasmanian branch on the subject of developing teacher quality through feedback and coaching. While a high achiever with strong initiative, very high work ethic and natural high expectations of others, Apanah is known as inclusive, committed to teamwork, and supporting all to achieve their best.
Peter Ellis is considered to be a significant driving force behind the growth of TC Templestowe College from 286 local students six years ago to 740 students in 2016. Ellis has become widely known for his pioneering approach to individualised learning, which has seen the introduction of Individualised Learning Plans for all students, the removal of year levels, the creation of a student curriculum committee, and the introduction of a flipped classroom model throughout the school. Not stopping at the school gate, Ellis helped create the TC Consultancy, which spreads the message that students should take control of their learning well beyond school. With the help of paid student TC consultants, he delivers day-long professional development programs to school leadership teams, and has helped principals and system leaders from every state and territory in Australia, as well as New Zealand.
DAVID HODGES Principal Beachport Primary School (SA)
David Hodges was promoted from a Year 3 position at an independent school to the principal role at Beachport Primary School because of his reputation for being a ‘wonderful educator’, and, ever since, the new school community has been appreciating his dedication and vision. With a whole career ahead of him, as he is still in his early 30s, Hodges is considered ‘an inspiring leader’, who is influencing his new school to make significant changes. This includes a strong focus on improved learning outcomes for children, as well as the professional growth of his staff. Hodges began his career at The Hills Christian Community School, where he rose to become co-ordinator of school improvement before his move to Beachport.
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