I wish to nominate for QASEL’s Management Committee. I am currently Acting Deputy Principal at Nursery Road State Special School, with my substantive position being the Head of Student Services at Holland Park State School in Brisbane. Prior to being awarded this position permanently in mid-2021, my background has been teaching and leading in Special Schools both in Brisbane and Toowoomba.

As a member of the Management Committee in 2023-2024, I regularly provided feedback on various documents, position papers and statements, and promoted capability development that is responsive to the needs of QASEL members. I am passionate about applying the values of ‘Leading, Linking and Learning’. This is evident through my regular collaboration with special education leaders in both primary and special school settings, particularly when supporting successful transitions in to Prep, onto high schools and to post-school life. I strive to build purposeful connections that extend beyond the day-to-day interactions, and advocate for the voices of all to be heard in a way that is intentionally inclusive. I have directly benefited from targeted mentoring and professional learning from leaders, and am committed to the belief of ‘using the group to grow the group’.

With the majority of QASEL membership coming from mainstream schools, and with a high portion of aspirants, I believe it is important that this is reflected in the make-up of the committee. I aim to be a representative for Leaders new to the position, and advocate on their behalf for current issues involving QASEL.

Thank you for your consideration.