Description
This Network is for AISWA Principals and Executive Team staff who are in the early stages of their role and/or those who come with experience, but are 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 share solutions to current issues and questions, whilst enjoying the collegial interaction over a light lunch.
The general format for each session will consist of:
1. A themed presentation
2. Group contextual discussions around what's working well and what requires a helping hand?
3. How to leverage one another for support.
Presenters
Meika Pfeiffer-Gough (AISWA Staff)
Manager | Leadership And Teaching Excellence

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.
Nancy Pavisich

Dr. Nancy Pavisich is a distinguished Leadership, Management and Communication Consultant. She has dedicated her career to working with leaders, teams, corporate clients, teachers, mentors, and coaches, fostering their personal and professional growth.
Dr Nancy's extensive experience in Education spans across Catholic, Government, and Independent Schools, where she has researched, designed, implemented, and evaluated programs at the system, organisational, team, and individual levels. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mentoring, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and qualifications in Business Management and Strategy, Neuroleadership, and Training and Assessment.
As a former senior leader in schools, Dr. Nancy has honed her expertise and is a certified facilitator for Lifestyles and Group Styles Inventory, DISC, EQI 2.0, Print, and Educator Impact Tools. Currently, she lectures in Leadership and Education at Edith Cowan University and serves as a Sessional Tutor at the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, Dr Nancy contributes to the Australian Institute of Management MBA program as a facilitator and workshop designer.
Dr. Nancy's commitment to leadership and education is underpinned by evidence-based research, which she has documented in various professional and non-professional journals. Her dedication to excellence has been recognised through numerous awards, including the New Voice Scholarship Award (2020), a Certificate of Excellence in Educational Leadership from ACELWA (2021), a Post Graduate Award from the Western Australian Institute for Educational Research (2022), and the ACEL Fellowship Award (2022). In 2024, she was nominated Leadership Consultant and Leadership Professional of the Year for the Institute for Learning and Performance for the Asia Pacific Region.
Dr Nancy is also the author to two 5-star reviewed books: It's All About It! Evidence-based, practical guide to workplace communications and Show Up and Lead (Unlock the power of self-awareness and be your best self at work).
Terms & Conditions
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Segments
Day 1 - Themed Presentations, Contextual Discussions and Networking
Date / Time
8 Mar 2024 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 3.00
Day 2 - Themed Presentation, Contextual Discussions and Networking
Date / Time
17 May 2024 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 3.00
Day 3 - Themed Presentation, Contextual Discussions and Networking
Date / Time
23 Aug 2024 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
PL Hours : 3.00
Day 4 - Themed Presentation, Contextual Discussions and Networking
Date / Time
8 Nov 2024 Starts: 12:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person