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

John Thornberry

Executive Principal
North Lakes State College
Elizabeth Foster

Elizabeth Foster

Australian Council for
Educational Leaders (ACEL)
Luke Ferdinands

Luke Ferdinands

Executive Principal
Wavell State High School
Jo Hughes

Jo Hughes

Executive Principal
Calamvale Community College
Nigel Hughes

Nigel Hughes

Executive Principal
Varsity College
Anne McLauchlan

Anne McLauchlan

Principal
The Gap State High School
Greg Pierce

Greg Pierce

Executive Principal
Brisbane State High School
Paul Robertson

Paul Robertson

Executive Principal
Kenmore State High School
Phillip Savill

Phillip Savill

Principal
Gumdale State School
Jason Smith

Jason Smith

Principal
Tamborine Mountain State School
Sandra Wright

Sandra Wright

Principal
Lake Clarendon State School
Paul Zernike

Paul Zernike

Principal
Milton State School
Charlotte Chamier

Charlotte Chamier

Project Manager
Public Schools Alliance
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