Catholic educators across Australia have been recognised in the annual Australian Council for Educational Leaders awards announced on 29 September.

For an outstanding contribution to the improvement of student and organisational outcomes, the ACEL Fellowship was awarded to Dr Frank Malloy Marist Schools Australia national director and Alice Dunlop Catholic Education South Australia lead learning consultant.

Of the five ACEL Leadership awards, for excellent educational leadership in developing and implementing a significant educational initiative, conducting research or influencing educational policy, three were awarded to Catholic educators: 

• Dr Neil McGoran, Catholic Education South Australia director
• Christopher Smyth Catholic Schools Office Diocese of Armidale director of schools
• Kerry White principal of Holy Family Catholic School Parafield South Australia
• Michael Newman principal of Marist College Ashgrove Queensland.

Congratulations to all 2021 educational leaders honoured for their dedication to the improvement of student and educational outcomes across Catholic education. 

Above: Dr Neil McGoran, Kerry White and Alice Dunlop. Source: Catholic Education South Australia.