New AISWA Principals Network

PL # 13294

  • Starting from 2 Mar 2022 until 23 Nov 2022
  • Cancellation permitted until 23 Nov 2022
  • Event registrations closed on 23 Nov 2022

Delivery Format : In Person

Event registration is Closed

Description

This Network is for new AISWA Principals who are new to the role of Principal and/or those who are experienced Principals, but new to Western Australia. It is intended that you will be able to serve as a resource for one another and share questions and discoveries. 

We will meet each term to discuss and share solutions to current issues and questions, and enjoy the collegial interaction over light lunch.

Presenters

Nicola Davidson (AISWA Staff)

Manager Of Leadership & Teaching Quality

Nicola Davidson <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>
Nicola is committed to the transformative possibilities of education. She has a keen interest in working with others to implement research and policy into practical processes and strategies. She has had 20 years experience in leadership positions with independent and government schools. She has worked in both school and policy settings where much of her work was about gaining consensus from diverse interest groups.  Nicola is keen to work with teachers and school leaders to translate their vision into practice and to help them link the work they currently do with the AITSL standards.

Nigel Briggs (AISWA Staff)

Consultant | Industrial And Workplace Relations

Nigel Briggs <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Prior to joining AISWA in 2017, Nigel was an officer with the Independent Education Union of WA for 18 years. 16 years of those as Assistant Secretary (Industrial Relations). 
During that time, Nigel focussed on developing strong professional working relationships with Employees, Employers and key sector participants. His key objective was to provide consistent, accurate and timely advice and advocacy.

Since joining AISWA Nigel has been responsible for providing advice and support to member schools on all things relating to Industrial Relations, Human Resource matters and Workplace Health and Safety.  He assesses and advises on ‘conflicting’ issues (e.g. industrial issues and staff welfare; duty of care and discrimination; behaviour management and discrimination; student welfare and rights as well as staff welfare and rights).

Nigel supports schools on any issue that may have legal implications. 

Meika Pfeiffer-Gough (AISWA Staff)

Manager | Leadership And Teaching Excellence

Meika Pfeiffer-Gough <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Meika Pfeiffer-Gough is the Leadership and Teaching Excellence Manager at AISWA, part of the Curriculum and School Improvement Directorate. With 19 years of experience as a teacher and leader across diverse PK-12 educational settings, Meika is committed to promoting excellence in teaching and leadership. She highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and relational trust in building strong, respectful connections within school communities, recognizing these as essential for creating positive learning environments and inspiring growth. Passionate about leadership development, Meika works to empower confident, reflective leaders who drive collective success.

Dr Nancy Bonfiglio-Pavisich (AISWA Staff)

Teacher Quality And School Leadership Consultant

Dr Nancy Bonfiglio-Pavisich <span>(AISWA Staff)</span>

Dr Nancy Bonfiglio-Pavisich is a Leadership Consultant.  With a focus on educational leadership, teaching and learning, change management, and school improvement, Nancy has worked with leaders and teachers to facilitate change in their respective schools. She has researched, designed, implemented, and evaluated system, school, and individual programs for teachers and leaders that include but are not limited to quality induction, mentoring, school improvement, and contextualised staff professional development. She has submitted her Ph.D. in Mentoring, has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and qualifications in Languages, Literacy and Numeracy, Business Management, and Religious Education. She is a Life and Group Styles Inventory and DISC Facilitator, a Sessional Tutor and Stategies and Partnership Consultant for the University of Notre Dame, and is also qualified as a Life Coach. With a passion for education, Nancy’s leadership and teaching and learning practices are underpinned by evidence-based research. She is a regular contributor to the ACEL Resources in Action series and has been the recipient of the New Voice Scholarship Award (2020) and has also been recognised by ACELWA with a Certificate of Excellence in Educational Leadership.

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Segments

Event Segment

Date / Time

2 Mar 2022 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 3.00

Event Segment

Date / Time

25 May 2022 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 3.00

Event Segment

Date / Time

17 Aug 2022 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 3.00

New AISWA Principal Network

Date / Time

23 Nov 2022 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30

Delivery Format : In Person

PL Hours : 3.00

Learning Area

  • Leadership

School Area

  • Leadership