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2022 Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) alumni Jay Chew (Al-Taqwa College), Ben Jones (Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College) and Kendall Aglinskas (Assumption College) dive deep into their teaching journeys.

Academy alumni, Danielle Heatley, has built a career of impact by combining her love of lifelong learning with Academy leadership programs, from VAPA to Leading Quality Conversations.

Balwyn High School Assistant Principal, Tegan Knuckey, used strategic professional development and career pathways for teachers to grow her leadership skills, expand her network, and make a wider impact on education.

In the new work order, it is predicted young people will have 17 jobs over 5 careers. Instead of focusing on a ‘dream job’, we should advise students to consider skills and capabilities that translate across a range of jobs, writes social entrepreneur Jan Owen.

Academy Alumni, Matt Cook, used professional learning programs to build confidence, grow his leadership skills, and progress from classroom teacher to aspiring principal.

A passionate and energised leader, Amanda Williams is deeply driven by the belief that getting learning right from the outset is life-changing for young people.

Working together to create a more inclusive future for women and girls in leadership.

Hosted by 2023 Academy Principal in Residence Greg Lacey, this episode features EC by Go1 CEO Dave Faulkner and learning designer and facilitator Glenn Solomons. In this episode Greg, Dave and Glenn cover all things middle leadership and the impact they can have as “the engine room of change in schools”. 

How do we deepen those attributes that are most effective and leave the others behind to progress and strengthen your leadership?

In this recording, explore an appreciative inquiry process to help you reflect on how you lead others and identify how you can move forward in your career.

What are the fundamental skills for successful leadership in education?

In this podcast, Neil Barker discusses the value of leaders continuing their own learning journeys, the meaning of true collaboration, and the importance of a clear leadership vision.

Access resources from the 2025 Victorian Principals Conference, including keynotes, presentations, and school stories on leadership, wellbeing, and VTLM 2.0.

Elevate school leadership with the Academy Leadership Excellence Framework (ALEF). Discover the key domains, capabilities, and dispositions for excellence in education.

How can school leaders empower parents, students and staff to create sustained positive change?

In this podcast, Richard Gerver talks about creating the conditions for excellence and enthusiasm within school communities, and the sense of purpose and belonging he felt as a teacher that's never left him.

Discover how to use digital tools like ArcGIS, Tableau, and ChatGPT in the classroom. Learn about the future of tech-enabled learning.

The Talent Management Framework (TMF) is a dynamic approach to identify, develop and support individuals with high potential for leadership – from teachers to experienced system leaders – in an intentional and systematic way.