Heatley State School principal Dr Louise Wilkinson selected as Australian Council for Education Leaders scholarship winner
A Townsville principal has been recognised for her inspirational passion in finding new ways to teach the leaders of tomorrow.
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A Townsville principal has been recognised for her inspirational passion in finding new ways to teach the leaders of tomorrow.
Heatley State School principal Dr Louise Wilkinson was recently announced as a recipient of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) New Voice in Educational Leadership Research Scholarship.
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The scholarship recognises aspiring educational leaders and their demonstrated excellence in educational research.
It took Dr Wilkinson eight years to complete her 450,000 word PhD at JCU focused on the Indigenous Education Worker/Community Education Counsellor (IEW/CEC) and principal professional relationship in a large educational region in North Queensland.
Dr Wilkinson was one of four recipients of the scholarship and said she was thrilled to be selected.
“I was very surprised actually. I thought there would be a big field, but I was very glad,” she said.
“The love and kindness I received from the staff has been quite overwhelming.”
The scholarship gives Dr Wilkinson an opportunity to attend a conference in Melbourne to discuss her PhD with her peers.
Originally published as Heatley State School principal Dr Louise Wilkinson selected as Australian Council for Education Leaders scholarship winner