ACEL NSW: Sustaining Principal Wellbeing and Impact Webinar
What does it take not just to survive—but to truly thrive—as a principal? Join your hosts, Peter Howes, Principal of Ballina Coast High School and Dr Kirsten Macaulay, Deputy Head St Andrews Cathedral School for a dynamic, one-hour online experience bringing together a panel of highly experienced leaders to explore sustainable leadership in today’s complex environment. Grounded in current principal wellbeing data, this interactive session invites you to reflect, contribute, and learn alongside peers across sectors.
Through breakout conversations, live polling, and a responsive panel discussion shaped by participant voice, you will gain practical insights into what supports thriving leadership—and what gets in the way. The session will also spotlight the University of Sydney’s Professional Supervision model, with real-world observations of how it enables principals to sustain clarity, resilience, and impact over time.
Be part of the conversation. Bring your perspective. Leave with renewed clarity, connection, and strategies to support your leadership.
Event Details
Date: Monday 10th August 2026
Time: 4pm - 5pm
Cost (incl. GST): Member - Free, Non-member - $10
Panel:
Mary Ann Hunter
Mary Ann Hunter is Associate Professor in Education at the University of Tasmania and a leading professional supervisor with principals, educators, and artists. Originally a secondary teacher, Mary Ann has held educational positions internationally, including at the National Institute of Education Singapore, University of Queensland, and Australian Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies. She was a coordinator of IMPACT's global learning exchanges on creative approaches to conflict transformation and continues to work closely with schools as a Practice Leader with 4C Transformative Learning. Mary Ann is a recipient of numerous awards, including an Australian Council for Educational Leaders award, and is co-author of Professional Supervision for Principals (Cambridge UP, 2025).
Lila Mularczyk
In her short 44 years (to date) in Public Education, Lila Mularczyk has been recognised for her commitment to public education, being honoured with the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and is the inaugural Public Education Ambassador. Lila currently has a portfolio of work including roles for the NSW Department of Education, projects for several universities, lecturing at universities, providing Professional Learning Conference, supervising professional experience (UTS and UNSW) and working to advance those seeking Higher Accreditation. She mentors and coaches colleagues in school including school leaders and first year teachers. Lila is also a member and/or chair of multiple education advisory boards (State and National) and professional associations. Lila was Director of NSW Secondary Education, previously a School Principal (for 15 years), President of NSW Secondary Principal’s Council and has received numerous esteemed awards through her career.
Denise Lofts
Denise Lofts is the long-standing Principal of Ulladulla High School and Immediate Past President of the NSW Secondary Principals Council. A 2025-26 Churchill Fellow and recipient of a NSW Premier’s Scholarship, she has more than 15 years of school leadership experience and is recognised for her advocacy for principal wellbeing, leadership sustainability, and innovative approaches such as reflective supervision. Denise is the recipient of the ACEL NSW 2024 Leadership Award for her contribution to educational leadership across New South Wales public schools. ‘Through the Churchill Fellowship, I hope to shine a light on practical, scalable strategies to support principal wellbeing and leadership sustainability. I believe we can—and must—build structures that enable school leaders to flourish’.
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