Breakout Session 9 - 15th May at 12:55 - 12:40

From Collaboration to Capability: Growing Middle Leadership in Schools

Presenter/s: Karyn Gray
Type: Workshop / facilitated discussion
Keywords: Collaboration, Growing leadership
Room: Cortina

Abstract

This session shares insights from Master’s research into collaborative leadership and how this has evolved into practical approaches for developing middle leadership in schools. Exploring the shift from individual leadership to collective capability, the presentation will highlight how collaboration can be intentionally grown to strengthen leadership across a school. Participants will gain practical ideas for building relational trust, developing leadership confidence, and creating sustainable leadership structures that support both people and practice.

 

Biography

Karyn Gray

Karyn has been a senior leader/principal in a range of schools from small rural to large urban area schools and many things in between and is currently principal of an urban area Rudolf Steiner school. Karyn recently completed a masters in education focused around collaborative leadership. She is passionate about authentic learning & leadership and also a strong advocate for collaborative teaching and leadership.