President's Profile
Hilary Backus was elected as the State President of the Queensland Association of State School Principals (QASSP) at the end of 2010 and took up the full time office in January 2011.
She feels privileged to serve the members of QASSP and is passionate about the professional leadership of school principals, their welfare and advocacy on their behalf.
Hilary has a diverse background. Her initial training was in secondary physical education, with later studies in Graduate Diploma in Primary & Infants, Bachelor of Education and Masters of Educational Administration. She has taught in various settings around Australia, including primary, secondary and tertiary in such places as Kununurra, WA, Toomelah and Boggabilla, NSW and various small schools around Quirindi in NSW.
Hilary’s principals positions were at Tulloona Primary School, NSW (1 teacher) (5 years), Anakie State School (4 years) and Springsure State School (P – 10) (2 years) in Central Queensland and at Indooroopilly State School (8 ½ years) in Brisbane.
Hilary’s involvement in QASSP has spanned over 15 years, and she was awarded Life Membership in 2009 for her contribution to the association’s conferences and sponsorships. She sees QASSP as a vital network of principals where they are able to learn together and support one another; where they are able to influence the education agenda through strong branches, state council, management committee and subcommittees.
Hilary is honoured to be the first female president representing members from all around Queensland.
Contact Details:
- Phone: 3831 7011
- Mobile: 0428 147 785
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Professional Learning
28 Feb. 2012 - Feedback Culture - Broncos Leagues Club - click here for information and to register.
9/10 March 2012 - Fierce Conversations - Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill - click here for information and to register.
14 March 2012 - A Taste of Trust workshop - Victoria Point SS - Click here for information and to register.
20 March 2012 - Feedback Culture - TBA - click here for information and to register.
19 April 2012 - Leading To Inspire - Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill - click here for information and to register.
18/19 May 2012 - Fierce Conversations - Brisbane, TBA - click here for information and to register.
21/22 May 2012 - Malachi Pancoast program - Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill - click here for information and to register.
19 June 2012 - Leading To Inspire - Brisbane, TBA - click here for information and to register.
21 August 2012 - Leading To Inspire - Brisbane, TBA - click here for information and to register.
28 August 2012 - Feedback Culture Workshop - Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill - click here for information and to register.
26/27 Oct. 2012 - Fierce Conversations - Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill - click here for information and to register.
8 Nov. 2012 - Leading To Inspire - Brisbane, TBA - click here for information and to register.
13 Nov. 2012 - Feedback Culture Workshop - Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill - click here for information and to register.
16/17 Nov. 2012 - Fierce Conversations - Brisbane, TBA - click here for information and to register.
In-school program - Mark Hunter program - click here for information.