LISA GLASS
Senior Educational Leader
Helensvale
Summary
I am an experienced senior leader who is committed to supporting staff to deliver the curriculum in engaging and evidence-based ways. With a strong foundation in educational research and a forward-thinking mindset, I bring a practical yet innovative approach to school improvement. My leadership style is collaborative and strategic. I excel at translating vision into clear goals, building capacity in others and fostering a culture of aspiration and continuous improvement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Deputy Head of Primary: Teaching and Learning
Coomera Anglican College
01.2018 - Current
- Lead the Primary team in all areas of teaching and learning, cultivating strong relationships and actively build a positive staff culture.
- Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations, supporting teachers to reflect on their practice and to develop goals and action plans.
- Develop relationships with students and families, building trust to navigate situations effectively when concerns are raised.
- Key member of the Student Welfare Action Team, supporting student pastoral and wellbeing issues. Manage student behaviour incidents on a regular basis.
- Oversee the planning of all areas of the Australian Curriculum and NSSAB compliance.
- Implement and review efficient and streamlined NCCD processes and oversee the MTSS model, optimising support for students with additional needs.
- Oversee budgets, support daily staff and covers and contribute to key internal and external publications.
- Lead strategic planning in collaboration with other key staff, utilising data to inform decision and track progress.
- Design and deliver engaging and purposeful professional learning to empowering teachers with the tools to apply effective pedagogical practices.
- Conduct all prep screening and student enrolment interviews.
Director of Curriculum K - 4
Canterbury College
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of teaching, learning, assessment and reporting.
- Worked with kindergarten staff to ensure alignment of programs and pedagogies with the Junior School to ensure a smooth transition for students.
- Led staff professional development through weekly staff meetings and professional learning days.
- Trained staff on the use of the QCAA Standard Elaborations Rubrics to establish an end point to inform backwards planning of assessment.
- Supported staff through regular curriculum meetings.
- Introduced methods of standardised data tracking and analysis.
- Led funded project into reading differentiation.
- Initiated the ACE (Academic Community of Excellence).
- Developed a new Reading Comprehension Scope and Sequence.
- Demonstrated respect and professionalism in all interactions with students, colleagues, parents and community members.
Learning Analyst
A.B.Paterson College
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Implemented TrackOne Learning Analytics Suite for P-12, enhancing data collection and reporting.
- Tracked and analysed student performance data, informing effective teaching practices.
- Assisted teachers in monitoring individual student progress, supporting differentiated learning.
- Advised Principal on strategies to improve academic results and national testing performance.
Acting Deputy Head of Junior School
A.B.Paterson College
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Led year level meetings and managed Junior School curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Edited reporting documents to uphold high standards of professionalism, providing feedback to teachers as required.
- Oversaw curriculum budget, effectively allocating resources to support quality classroom practice and student engagement.
- Coordinated Junior School assemblies, fostering a cohesive and engaging school environment.
- Maintained productive relationships with community members and parents through effective communication.
- Conducted prep screening and student enrolment interviews, ensuring appropriate student placement.
Prep/Year One Teacher and Primary Intervention Teacher
Helensvale State School
01.2010 - 06.2010
Year Three and Four teacher
A.B.Paterson College
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Operated effectively at all stages of the teaching and learning cycle, ensuring the highest quality of planning and assessment.
- Provided targeted feedback to assist students to develop towards their goals.
- Built relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
Education
Master of Educational Leadership -
Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC 01.2014 - 12.2016
Graduate Diploma - Graduate Diploma of Education (P - 10)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD 01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD 01.2004 - 12.2008
Skills
- Visionary and inspirational leader
Recent Reading
- Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov
- Transform by Greg Clement
- Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson
- Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
- Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
- Trust and Inspire by Stephen M. R. Covey
Leadership Of Innovations
- Embedding the Science of Reading, Coomera Anglican College, 2019, 2024, Directed a five-year project aimed at implementing evidence-based practice to improve literacy outcomes by adopting a Science of Reading approach from Prep to Year Six. Transformed teacher practice, data tracking methodology, resource allocation and intervention processes. The impact of the project is quantifiable via long term analysis of NAPLAN data, showing significant growth literacy skills.
- Implemented Learning Management System: Toddle, Coomera Anglican College, 2023, Ongoing, Led a team to select and implement an innovative Learning Management System to support student engagement and teacher collaboration. This involved an initial one-year pilot program, multiple opportunities for teacher feedback and input into the process and ongoing feedback from 'change champions' to ensure effective implementation and staff support.
- Teaching and Learning Framework, Coomera Anglican College, 2024, Ongoing, Collaborated on the development of new Teaching and Learning Framework. Collected feedback from all staff to inform the development of educational philosophies for each stage of learning, considering the holistic development of students throughout the College.
- Concept-based Learning for Humanities and Science, Coomera Anglican College, 2018, 2023, Led professional development to implement a concept-led approach to teaching science and humanities. This involved mapping all curriculum in relevant learning areas through a conceptual lens, considering underlying transdisciplinary ideas in the curriculum.
Timeline
Deputy Head of Primary: Teaching and Learning
Coomera Anglican College
01.2018 - Current
Director of Curriculum K - 4
Canterbury College
01.2017 - 12.2017
Learning Analyst
A.B.Paterson College
01.2015 - 12.2016
Acting Deputy Head of Junior School
A.B.Paterson College
03.2014 - 07.2014
Master of Educational Leadership -
Deakin University
01.2014 - 12.2016
Year Three and Four teacher
A.B.Paterson College
01.2011 - 12.2016
Prep/Year One Teacher and Primary Intervention Teacher
Helensvale State School
01.2010 - 06.2010
Graduate Diploma - Graduate Diploma of Education (P - 10)
Griffith University
01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Queensland
01.2004 - 12.2008
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