TIM DODDS Principal Chatswood Public School (NSW)
DEREK BARTELS
Director of innovation and technology Lutheran Education Queensland
Derek Bartels is the driving force behind innovation in Queensland Lutheran schools. He has drawn from the most up-to-date research globally to lead educators to innovate according to their individual school contexts. Bartels has promoted and encouraged innovative practices through face-to-face interaction, public speaking, social media and study tours. As a direct result of Bartels’ leadership and passion for innovation, Queensland Lutheran schools are leading the way in contemporary and innovative practices in pedagogy, physical learning spaces and technology. Despite his employment in Lutheran education, Bartel’s influence extends to other sectors and industries not only in Australia but worldwide.
Tim Dodds’ career in education has spanned four decades. In his 15 years as principal of Chatswood Public School, he’s overseen the establishment of two community language programs, which have seen all students learning Mandarin and students of Korean background receiving tuition in Korean. This year, Dodds founded a bilingual Korean program, which will next year see two kindergarten classes begin a seven-year learning journey during which half their time will be spent learning in English and the other half in Korean. Dodds has also promoted a culture of celebrating diversity and respect outside of the classroom, establishing several annual community events. He is also regularly consulted at regional, state and national level on the benefits and strategies associated with implementing an Asian literacy program.
STEVEN CAMERON
Director Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten (Kidman Park, SA)
Steven Cameron has been director of Barbara Kiker Memorial Kindergarten for the past seven years and has received several accolades. In 2011, he was named Australian Children’s Service Director of the Year at the Australian Family Early Education and Care Awards, and in 2012 he won the Young Citizen of the Year Award at the Australia Day Awards, as well as the National Excellence in Teaching Award for Leadership. Additionally, Cameron was recently named a finalist for the Leadership Award in South Australia’s Excellence in Public Education Awards. Cameron has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, a Master of Education (Early Childhood) and a Graduate Certificate of Neuroscience. He’s currently studying for a Doctor of Education and a Graduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership.
ROGER DAVIS
Principal Westfields Sports High School (Fairfield West, NSW)
In the past two years Roger Davis has focused on two major projects, which will set the benchmark not only for his school but for sport in schools for years to come. This year saw the launch and implementation of a groundbreaking partnership between a national sporting body – Football Federation Australia – and Westfields Sports High School. Davis led the negotiation that now sees WSHS piloted as the first-ever Football Federation Australia accredited High Performance Football School in Australia. This initiative will see the establishment of an elite development program designed to utilise the school’s sport, education and welfare capabilities.
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