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UWA has run the Master of School Leadership program for teachers in Western Australian public schools since 2012, with 40 to 50 teachers enrolling in the flexible part-time course each year. Janette Gee is the program’s first graduate.

The Principal of Yule Brook College, Janette is currently seconded full time as the President of the Western Australian Secondary School Executives’ Association (WASSEA). Janette was first driven to do the course out of a desire to lead by example: “I did not feel I could encourage emerging leaders in my school to pursue quality professional learning  if I had not enrolled myself,” she said. “The course itself appealed because the content was relevant and the structure looked manageable - the condensed delivery mode was a particularly strong point.”

“The definite highlight for me was the joining like-minded people in a common goal. Working along enthusiastic, intelligent and committed individuals is both refreshing and invigorating. I have made many friends and professional contacts in the cohort I started with and this has been a valuable support both at uni and in our professional lives,” said Janette.

For those who are considering enrolling, Janette recommends first talking to others in the program to get a sense of the time commitment involved, to apply for a scholarship through the Institute of Professional Learning, and, finally, “Give it a go! I have found the course to be thought- provoking, interesting and relevant.”

Media references

Martin Swann (Faculty of Education) - (+61 8) 6488 2443

Janet Edwards (Faculty of Education) - (+61 8) 6488 2267