Principal speaker
Mr Andrew Peach
Overview: How do we effectively lead through times of uncertainty? As leaders the challenge of a crisis can magnify the systems and processes currently in place and increase the pressure on leaders at all levels in the organisation.
Marsden State High School Executive Principal Andrew Peach will outline the key approaches he uses to effectively lead through challenging situations like our current COVID-19 environment.
As Executive Principal of Australia's only high school with more than 2500 students and an ICSEA below 1000, Andrew has a unique perspective on developing systems and structures to support his community through challenging circumstances.
Hear about the structures and processes that can be transferred to your environment to help you to survive and thrive as a leader through any challenge you face.
About the Presenter: Andrew Peach is the Executive Principal at Marsden State High School. Marsden is the area's largest High School with more than 2900 students attending from grades seven to twelve. The school has over 300 staff and works hard to provide superior opportunities built on a culture of high expectations. In 2019 Andrew was awarded Queensland College of Teacher's TeachX Award for Excellent Leadership in Teaching and Learning from across all Queensland schools.
Andrew graduated from QUT in 1996 with a Bachelor of Education degree before teaching in Roma, Cunnamulla and Ipswich. He successfully completed a Masters of Business Administration degree when he moved in to school administration.
In 2014 Andrew was the Harvard Club of Australia Principal Scholarship recipient to attend Harvard's Principal Centre in the Graduate School of Education. He has since returned leading a group of Queensland principal's on a Study Tour while attending the Emerging Leaders program at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Andrew was the Chair of the Queensland National Science Week Committee between 2013 and 2016. From 2015 Andrew has been the Chair of the Queensland School Sport Rugby League Committee. He is also active in of areas related to pre-service and beginner teacher programs through Marsden SHS's well recognised Staff Development programs.
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