About the Public Schools Alliance
Mission & Vision
The PSA connected leadership community is committed to:
- Empowering Queensland Public Schools to work in partnership with their communities, becoming more responsive to local needs.
- Leading and improving outcomes across school communities through collaboration, celebration, and the sharing of insights.
- Harnessing our collective capacity to challenge systemic practices and cultures, driving innovations that benefit all public schools in Queensland.
- Creating ambitious, successful schools where every child thrives through shared leadership and bold, forward-thinking strategies.
Executive Committee
Meet our dedicated School Principals who volunteer their time to provide access to high quality professional learning for Queensland Public Schools:

John Thornberry
Executive PrincipalNorth Lakes State College

Elizabeth Foster
Australian Council forEducational Leaders (ACEL)

Luke Ferdinands
Executive PrincipalWavell State High School

Jo Hughes
Executive PrincipalCalamvale Community College

Nigel Hughes
Executive PrincipalVarsity College

Anne McLauchlan
PrincipalThe Gap State High School

Greg Pierce
Executive PrincipalBrisbane State High School

Paul Robertson
Executive PrincipalKenmore State High School

Phillip Savill
PrincipalGumdale State School

Jason Smith
PrincipalTamborine Mountain State School

Sandra Wright
PrincipalLake Clarendon State School

Paul Zernike
PrincipalMilton State School

Charlotte Chamier
Project ManagerPublic Schools Alliance
