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“Westfield Specialty and I have been trying to make sure we are opportunistic in the marketplace and that has allowed us to grow profitably and create a broader and more diversified portfolio”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
Dr. Kirsten Macaulay is an exemplary educator with a wealth of experience spanning nearly three decades. Her impressive academic background includes a PhD in education, where she explored the intricacies of questioning techniques in primary and secondary classrooms. Currently serving as the Deputy Head of Quality Teaching (K-12) at St. Andrew’s Cathedral School, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to fostering excellence in education.
Throughout her career, Dr. Kirsten Macaulay has held various pivotal roles, including Head of Music and Head of Performing Arts, where she consistently drove innovation and growth. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by her appointment as NESA Chief Examiner for Music, executive member for the Australian Society of Music Education (NSW) and her involvement in curriculum development. Her dedication to the profession is further highlighted by her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Dr Paul Brock Medal for inspiring students and colleagues.
A passionate advocate for professional development, Dr. Kirsten Macaulay actively contributes to educational research and regularly presents at conferences. Her commitment to mentoring early career teachers and volunteering with professional associations underscores her desire to elevate the teaching profession. Her multifaceted approach to education, combining academic rigour, artistic excellence and compassionate leadership, makes her a truly outstanding figure in the field.
474 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
02 9009 5433
kmacaulay@sacs.nsw.edu.au
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sacs.nsw.edu.au
Dr. Kirsten Macaulay
Deputy Head, Quality Teaching (K–12)
St Andrew’s Cathedral School
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“The biggest challenge is getting everyone comfortable with the pace that I’m looking for to drive our buildout and growth. How I deal with it is by being open and transparent, and responsive to questions or concerns”
Jack Kuhn
Westfield Specialty
2013–2014
2017–2019
2020–2022
2018–2023
Present
2013: Head of Performing Arts at Stella Maris College, Manly
2014: Head of Music at SHORE
2013–
2014
2017: Director of Pedagogy and Performing Arts at St Andrew’s Cathedral School
2018: Outstanding Excellence in Education: Social Media Award from ACE Member of the Australian College of Educational Leaders (ACEL) NSW State Committee
2019: Outstanding Professional Service Award from the Australian Society of Music Educators (ASME); Excellence Award (Music Team) from ACE
2017–
2019
2020: Dr Paul Brock Medal for inspiring students and colleagues, awarded by the Australian College of Educators (ACE)
2021: Acting Deputy Head of School (Secondary) at St Andrew’s Cathedral School; Teachers Guild Research Award for Most Outstanding Research Benefiting Classroom Teaching; Dr David Sell Award for Outstanding Research from the Australian and New Zealand Association for Research in Music Education (ANZARME); Beth Southwell Award for Outstanding Educational Thesis from the NSW Institute of Research
2022: Teachers Guild Research Award for Most Outstanding Research Benefiting Classroom Teaching
2020–
2022
Director of Teaching at St Andrew’s Cathedral School
2018–
2023
Deputy Head, Quality Teaching (K–12) at St Andrew’s Cathedral School since 2023
Published article on methodology/research focused on teacher pedagogy in Australian Journal of Music Education
Present
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
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Aug 2022
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Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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