The Professional Development Network is a not for profit organisation, formed by School Leaders for School Leaders
The Professional Development Network (PDN) is designed by school leaders for school leaders and provides high quality leadership development.
We have been operating in South East Queensland and supported by Metropolitan Region, DET and the School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University for over 20 years. Our network is a well-regarded, unique and supported, committed to Excellence in Leadership since 1995.
The PDN provides leading and provocative educational leadership opportunities for you and your staff. Our aim is to provide ‘something different - something more’ and we greatly value the School Leaders and Aspiring Leaders from all regions, sectors and types of schools and provides a wonderful platform to network with purpose. Our network has strong partnerships with our sponsors and the educational community and look forward to both connecting you with like-minded colleagues as well as helping you access high quality professional learning to meet your specific needs and goals.
Each year, the PDN committee organise a series of provocative, helpful and informative leadership sessions in one of three formats:
- After school Workshops from 4 to 6 pm
- Leadership Breakfasts from 7 to 8.30 am
- Annual 2-day Conference held in August on the Gold Coast
Breakfasts
Leadership breakfasts (7 - 8.30 am) are held 4 times per year at Queensland Cricketer's Club
- 6 March
- 29 May
- 24 July
- 23 October
Workshops
Twilight workshops (4 - 6 pm) are held at various Brisbane venues. The PDN hosts up to 6 of these per year.
- 20 February
- 20 March
- 8 May
- 19 June
- 11 September
- 16 October
Upcoming events
Twilight workshop - Strategic Thinking by Design
20 Feb 2019 4 am – 20 Feb 2019 9 am
Each year, the Professional Development Network committee organise a series of provocative, helpful...
PDN Leadership Breakfast
06 Mar 2019 7 am – 06 Mar 2019 8.30 am
Each year, the PDN committee organise a series of provocative, helpful and informative leadership...
Twilight workshop - School Branding by Design
20 Mar 2019 4 pm – 20 Mar 2019 6 pm
Each year, the Professional Development Network committee organise a series of provocative, helpful...
Twilight Workshop - Inclusion by Design
08 May 2019 4 pm – 08 May 2019 6 pm
Each year, the Professional Development Network (PDN) committee organise a series of provocative...
Breakfast workshop with CEO of AITSL
29 May 2019 7 am – 29 May 2019 8.30 am
Each year, the Professional Development Network committee organise a series of provocative, helpful...
Twilight workshop - Cognition by Design
19 Jun 2019 4 pm – 19 Jun 2019 6 pm
Each year, the Professional Development Network (PDN) committee organise a series of provocative...
Breakfast workshop - YConnect Project
24 Jul 2019 7 am – 24 Jul 2019 8.30 am
Each year, the Professional Development Network (PDN) committee organise a series of provocative...
Professional Development Network annual conference - STRATEGY: Success by Design
14 Aug 2019 8 am – 16 Aug 2019 5 pm
Each year, the Professional Development Network (PDN) holds a 2 day annual conference on the Gold...
Who are the Professional Development Network?
The Professional Development Network (PDN), is a not-for-profit educational, Queensland schools’ network organised by school leaders for school leaders.
The PDN aims to provide and promote professional development activities for leaders and aspiring leaders in Brisbane, Ipswich and surrounding areas. It operates in partnership with Griffith University and is designed by a dedicated committee of School Leaders, Metropolitan Regional Advisors and Griffith University staff.
Committee Members
| Name | Position | School/Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Gayle Coleman | Principal | Ascot State School |
| Charmaine Driver | Principal | Darling Point Special School |
| Liam Exelby | Manager | YXL Institute |
| Mary-Ellen Feldhagen | Admin Officer & Events Organiser | PDN/Griffith University |
| Majella Frith | Principal | Wondall Heights SS |
| Bev Flückiger | Assoc Professor | School of EPS, Griffith University |
| Ingrid Freeman | Principal | Kenmore State School |
| Debbie Hansen | Principal | Forest Lake State School |
| Wade Haynes | PDN Chairperson, Executive Principal | Brisbane State High School |
| Leigh Hobart | Deputy Head of Junior School (T&L) | Brisbane Boys College |
| Jo Hughes | Principal | Bundamba State Secondary College |
| Pauline Kenzler | Manager (School Improvement) | Independent Schools Qld |
| Gerowyn Lacaze | Deputy Principal | Balmoral State High School |
| Joseba Larrazabal | Principal | Kedron State High School |
| Kim McNamara | Principal | West End State School |
| Andrew Peach | Principal | Marsden State State High School |
| Neil Randall | Principal | Ormiston State School |
| Jane Sedgman | Assistant Regional Director | Metropolitan Region, Dept of Education |
| Leisa Thompson | Conference Organiser | Dot Dash Events |
| John Webster | Principal | Wellers Hill State School |
| Paul Zernike | Principal | Milton State School |