Experienced Principals Profiles
PRINCIPAL PROFILES
Principal Profile
Name: Leanne Carr
Current School: St Columba College, Andrews Farm SA
Previous Position: Principal St Joseph’s School, Hectorville SA
First Year as a Principal: 2005
The hope for my current school is: That every student who walks through the gate each day is known, connected to others and enjoys learning.
The Joy of Principalship is: Seeing the amazing work of the staff who go the extra mile to care and support our students.
A Book I would recommend: Any by Tim Winton
Fun Fact about me: Port Power supporter
My valued Well-Being Strategy: Exercise in the morning
Advice for a Beginning Principal: Honour the past. Know your values. Listen first.
Inspiring Leadership Quote: “To me, leadership is not about necessarily being the loudest in the room, but instead being the bridge, or the thing that is missing in the discussion and trying to build a consensus from there.” Jacinta Ardern
What Title would you give to your TED Talk or Book: Putting the Pieces Together.
Principal Profile
Name: Lee MacMaster
Current School: St Gregory’s College, Campbelltown (K-12)
Previous Position: College Principal (Prep – Year 12) at St Andrew’s Catholic College, Redlynch (Cairns, QLD)
First Year as a Principal: 2012
The hope for my current school is: That our students across Kindergarten to Year 12 are educated from and with the heart and that through all the experiences they have at the College, that they form a relationship with and come to know God.
The Joy of Principalship is: Working with dedicated staff members who care about young people and want them to be the best they can be. Working with students who ‘get it’ and come on the journey of learning with you.
A Book I would recommend: Educating Hearts – Seven Characteristics of a Good School – Anthony Maher & Bob Hanley
Fun Fact about me: I loved school as a young man growing up – I did not miss a single day of school in secondary school, unless it was for sport representation!
My valued Well-Being Strategy: Spend quality time with my loved ones and surround myself with positive people.
Advice for a Beginning Principal: Listen and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Have mentors that walk with you and can understand your journey. Stay strong, positive and healthy in mind and spirit.
Inspiring Leadership Quote: "Leaders instil in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals."
What Title would you give to your TED Talk or Book: ‘Inspiring and Empowering Others to Lead with the Benefit of the Rear Vison Mirror.’
Principal Profile
Name: Kate Fogarty
Current School: Assumption College, Kilmore
Previous Position: Principal, St Joseph’s College, Echuca
First Year as a Principal: 2009
The hope for my current school is: that we can create life-giving structures and community that ensures wellbeing and autonomy for students and staff so that they can flourish.
The Joy of Principalship is: every day is different and you have the privilege of hearing and sharing in the life stories of so many.
A Book I would recommend: Anything by Daniel Pink (‘Drive’ & ‘When’ have both inspired changes to our school to better meet the needs of students).
Fun Fact about me: When I was young and stupid, I had an eyebrow ring. The scar works as a good instructional point for when I have to ask/help students to remove theirs...
My valued Well-Being Strategy: Having a running machine in front of a good quality TV at home means there’s really no excuse.
Advice for a Beginning Principal: There’s no mistake you that can make that the rest of us haven’t made already (probably many times over) – reach out to your peers for a chat...we can advise, celebrate and commiserate as needed!
Inspiring Leadership Quote: Culture eats Strategy for breakfast.
What Title would you give to your TED Talk or Book: The school snake is on anti-depressants and other things they don’t teach you at Principal School.