Congratulations to three South Australian teachers who are among the 12 inspiring teachers and school leaders who were awarded a Commonwealth Bank Teaching Award earlier this year for their exceptional work in the profession. 

Pictured left to right above are:

• Scott Dirix, Senior Leader of Alternative Programs, Salisbury East High School
• Julie Murphy Principal, Elizabeth Vale Primary School
• Warren Symonds Principal, Mount Barker High School

Warren Symonds and his Mount Barker staff are recognised as leaders in Positive Education and have provided professional learning to over 315 teachers throughout SA, ACT and WA.

Julie Murphy is relentless when it comes to giving marginalised learners the best opportunities possible and is committed to a career as a school leader in low socio-economic areas.

Scott Dirix thinks of himself as a rogue in education whose aim is to make school work for disengaged students marginalised both in society and on campus. He is driven to stop student development being shackled by regimented systems.

The TRB congratulates our three SA winners and appreciates their tremendous contributions to the teaching profession. Scott and Julie have also been announced as 2020 finalists in the Australian Education Awards.

Follow the link to read their stories. https://teachingawards.com.au/