In 2021 Mr Keel applied for and successfully obtained the Teachers Mutual Bank scholarship to attend Harvard University for the professional learning program however COVID got in the way until a matter of weeks ago.
Mr Keel was privileged to take part in the Harvard Graduate School for Education in Cambridge, Boston - Achieving Excellence: Leadership Development for Principals.
For just over a week, Mr Keel learnt from highly experienced leaders, very impressive researchers and practitioners as part of the program.
“I also got to learn from 188 other school leaders from across 22 countries around the world who were also participating in the Achieving Excellence program,” Mr Keel said.
“This year the topics included Adaptive, Strategic and Instructional Leadership in Schools, School Culture, Engaging with Parents and Families, Leading Teams in Times of Uncertainty, Childhood Trauma, Transformational Learning, Consultancy Protocol, Movement Education and Demography isn’t destiny – Leadership Matters.
“All the presenters were first class and exceptionally engaging.
“The high-level relevance and quality of the learning alone was worthwhile. The opportunity to debrief and learn from other amazing and inspirational educational leaders from across the globe in a home group style each day topped off the experience.
“The learning, and the connections that I have made with many education leaders with rich experiences and knowledge from across the globe as part of the experience will stay with me for ever.
“I am extremely grateful to the Public Education Foundation and Teachers Mutual Bank for providing the scholarship for me to be able to participate in the learning at Harvard University.”
Public Education Foundation also offers Teachers Health Early Career Scholarships https://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/teachershealthearlycareer/ and scholarships for Students https://www.publiceducationfoundation.org.au/scholarships/students/.
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