Meet Our Visiting Fellows

You will have the opportunity learn from some of the best thinkers in education in Australia and around the world.

Best Educational Thinkers

As a trainee with the Teaching Schools Alliance Sydney, you'll have the unrivalled opportunity to learn from some of the best thinkers in education in Australia and around the world. Our Visiting Fellows include the principals of all Alliance schools as well as global educational leaders and authors.

Visiting Fellows will present lectures to Alliance trainees about their philosophy and experience in education, contemporary and future challenges and ways to make your mark in shaping the next generation.

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‘The Visiting Fellow Lectures are a distinctive feature of the Teaching Schools Alliance programme. As trainees, we are privileged to hear the insights and research of distinguished leaders and educators across the scholastic networks of Sydney’s leading Christian schools.’

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Education Specialists

  • Dr David Smith

    Dr David Smith

    Professor of Education, Calvin University

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    Dr Tyler VanderWeele

    Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard University

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    Dr Francis Su

    Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College

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    Julie Matthews

    Senior Consultant, Growth Coaching International

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    Dr Beth Green

    Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Tyndale University

Educational Leaders

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    Maryanne Davis

    Former Principal, Danebank

  • Dr Timothy Wright

    Former Headmaster, Shore School

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    Dr Hugh Chilton

    Director of Scots X, The Scots College, Sydney

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    Dr Rob Loe

    Deputy Principal, The Scots College and Caledonian Institute

Current Principals

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    Dr Julie McGonigle

    Head of School, St Andrew’s Cathedral School

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    Dr Ian Lambert

    Principal, The Scots College

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    Dr James Pietsch

    Principal, Inaburra School

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    Mr Alex Koch

    Head of College, William Clarke College

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    Mr Daniel Brown

    Principal, Emmanuel College

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    Mr Tim Watson

    Principal, Northern Beaches Christian School

Shape The Future

Become The Teacher
You Were Made To Be

Your journey to impact lives starts here. Whether you’re ready to take the leap or still exploring, we’re here to help you discover the possibilities ahead. Send your expression of interest to start today, or reach out to learn more about how you can make a difference in the classroom and beyond.