ELIZABETH STONE

I am a committed and enthusiastic educational leader with an extensive teaching background in both Australia and Hong Kong. My dedication extends to actively fostering student well-being, including attendance monitoring and promoting positive behavior. As a lifelong learner, I am dedicated to equipping students to become active participants in their school and broader community, preparing them for the future. I am a forward-thinking educator who advocates for a holistic approach, focusing on the development of the 'whole-child.' My passion lies in cultivating a sense of belonging and community for students, fostering an environment where they feel empowered to reach their personal best. Prioritising the academic, social, and pastoral care needs of students, I am excited by the prospect of contributing to the positive growth of The Gap State High School as the Acting Head of Year 8, confident in my ability to make a meaningful impact on students, staff, and the broader school community.

• Metro Aspiring Leaders Program 2024-2025
• QCAA Confirmation Training for Modern History, May 2024
• Reconnecting to Learning: The Traumatised Child, March 2024
• Classroom Profile Training 1, 7-8th March 2024
• Staff Leader of Social Justice Committee, 2024
• QCAA Endorser Training May, 2024
• Restorative Practices in school two-day workshop, 2023
• Steve Francis Insight Workshop 2023
• QCAA External Exam Marking, 2023
• Teaching English in Multilingual Classrooms, 2022
• Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Creating Calmer Classrooms, 2020

• YEAR 8 COORDINATOR, Kelvin Grove State College, 01/01/23, 12/31/23, Pioneered and collaborated with the Year 8 care team to establish the inaugural Celebration Day for Year 8 students November 2023, Spearheaded the development of comprehensive role descriptions for the Middle School Wellbeing Captain and the inaugural Middle School First Nations Captain, integral components of the Middle School Leadership handbook, Led the co-creation of student Middle School Leadership Profiles for the 2024 MS leadership interviews, Orchestrated weekly Year Level Assemblies celebrating student achievements, and nurturing a distinct cultural identity within the Year 8 cohort, Composed a biweekly Year 8 newsletter, highlighting students' accomplishments for distribution to Year 8 students and staff, Facilitated the implementation of the Year 8 Wellbeing program, locally known as My Personal Best (MPB), Organised impactful presentations during Year Level Assemblies, addressing pertinent issues such as vaping, featuring expert insights from the School Nurse, Applied expertise in conducting meaningful restorative conversations with students, addressing concerns related to uniform compliance, attendance, truancy, and behaviour issues within and outside the classroom, Evaluated 'at-risk' students through a comprehensive analysis of attendance patterns, behaviour, and academic data, actively seeking appropriate support for each individual, Coordinated detentions and restorative discussions between students and staff, fostering a proactive and restorative justice approach to conflict resolution, Collaborated effectively as a key member of the Year 8 Care team, working alongside the Year 8 Deputy Principal, Year Level Inclusion Coordinator, Guidance Officer, and School Psychologist, Maintained open and effective communication with staff, students, families, and the broader school community regarding student behaviour, attendance, and well-being
• YEAR 11/12 LEVEL COORDINATOR (Acting), Kelvin Grove State College, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Exemplified outstanding communication and organisational skills by orchestrating year-level assemblies and other year-level events, Showcased proficiency in leading effective and constructive restorative discussions with students, addressing uniform, attendance, truancy, and behaviour concerns, Effectively collaborated in the organisation of the Year 11 Semi-Formal, which drew attendance from 370 students and involved coordination with 16 staff members, Coordinated the End of Year activities for Year 12, including the Graduation Ceremony, Exhibited aptitude for collaborating and communicating effectively with the Senior Leadership Team, which comprised of principals, deputy principals, Guidance Officers, and fellow Year Level Coordinators
• ACTING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SENIOR SCHOOL DEPUTY PRINCIPAL, Kelvin Grove State College, 01/01/21, 12/31/23, Actioned referred incidents, Contacted parents regarding incidents and disciplinary actions, Completed post suspension return to school interviews with parents and students
• YEAR 8 COORDINATOR, The Australian International School Hong Kong, 01/01/09, 12/31/12, Led a team of pastoral care teachers and collaborating with parents, the Head of School, the School Psychologist and the Career Advisor ensuring a holistic approach to the pastoral care program, Successfully coordinated the annual one-week Year 8 Activity Week camp to Chiang Mai Thailand for 50 students and five staff and post camp Reflection Day
• HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ENGLISH HISTORY, Wee Waa High School - NSW Australia, 01/01/06, 12/31/07, Planning and implementing quality teaching and learning programs for English and History from Stage 4 to Stage 6, Faculty planning and budgeting for the English/History department, Coordinator of Aboriginal Education Programs with a budget of $50,000 with a focus on literacy, attendance and retention programs, Successfully coordinating Indigenous Community dinners attended by students, parents and Indigenous community members, Coordinating a Literacy Program for Year 7 and Year 8 students prior to the annual NAPLAN test.

• Ms. Jessica Walker, Middle School Principal, Kelvin Grove State College, jwalk382@eq.edu.au, 07 3552 7333, 0457 536 046
• Mr. Joel Bucholz, College Executive Principal, Kelvin Grove State College, jbuch54@eq.edu.au, 07 3552 7333