Name
Phil Lewis
Previous Position
Principal: Nazareth Catholic College (2014 - 19)
First Year as a Principal
2004
The Joy of Principalship is
Working collaboratively with staff, students and families to make a difference to and continually improve student outcomes.
Celebrating community achievements.
A Book I would recommend
The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin.
Fun Fact about me
I love playing golf.
My valued Well-Being Strategy
Chiropractic, nice wine, good sleep and exercise.
Advice for a Beginning Principal
Be confident and humble. Collaborate with your staff and develop positive working relationships. Allow time for mutual socialisation between you and your community - develop a shared vision for the school.
Inspiring Leadership Quotes
"Average leaders raise the bar on themselves; good leaders raise the bar for others; great leaders inspire others to raise their own bar." Orrin Woodward
"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others."Jack Welch
What title would you give to your TED Talk or Book
The Privilege and Joy of Principalship