FLAME | Purposeful and Strategic Leadership

Darren Iselin

Darren has extensive leadership experience within Christian education in both Australian and international contexts and has served in a wide range of CEO/executive and senior leadership roles within both K-12 schooling and higher education sectors. He is currently Director of Research and Innovation with Christian Schools Australia (CSA) and also is the Coordinator for the Cardus Education Survey Australia Project.

Wendy Matear

Wendy is the Principal of Bethany Christian School where she has effected enormous change. She began as Principal in 2011 and continues to serve the community in Paralowie, South Australia. She is the Educational Advisor for Hope School in Sumatra, Indonesia, which she helped start in 2012. This role includes the development of leadership, policies and ongoing staff Professional Development. Wendy serves on the National Council of Christian Schools Australia (CSA), the Board of Governors for Tabor College, the Block Grant Authority for Association of Independent Schools, South Australia (AISSA) and is also the current Chair for the (AISSA) Primary Heads. Wendy has a passion to see all people discover how God has created them for a purpose to make a unique contribution to the world for the benefit of others.

Catriona Wansbrough

Catriona has been the Principal of St Andrews Christian College in Wantirna South since 2011. Before coming to Melbourne, Catriona and her husband Paul were serving with New Hope International in Tanzania, where she was assisting the writing of a Teacher Training Course for Joshua Teachers Training College. Prior to this placement, Catriona was Principal of Snowy Mountains Christian School for 8 years. Catriona’s work has also included: training educators in Pakistan, Vanuatu, Tanzania, Uganda, Botswana & Solomon Islands; assisting the writing of a new teacher training course in Tanzania; working as a community development worker in Botswana and Solomon Islands (AusAid & Australian Volunteers International). She has completed Post Graduate studies in International Educational Policy and is the Board Director for New Hope International, MST and Eastern College. Catriona has a passion for Christian Education and leading/assisting the growth and development of educators, schools and communities throughout the world.  

Felicity Marlow

Felicity was appointed as the Principal of Norwest Christian College in 2019. With a Masters of Educational Leadership from the University of NSW and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Sydney, Felicity is an exemplary leader in Christian Education. She is a member of the NSW State Council for Christian Schools Australia (CSA), a member of the Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools (HICES), a member of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia (AHISA) and has recently created the Network of Powerful Learning Communities for schools interested in the Building Learning Power approach.

Your Host: Jill Healey

Jill Healey is a passionate contributor to leadership development at Christian Schools Australia, serving as the Flame and Fuse Facilitator. Jill currently serves on two Christian school boards, is a Board member for Endeavour Ministries, as well as an active member of the Victorian Independent Schools BGA Board. Jill is a champion of Christian women in leadership and specialist education provision in Christian schools. She believes in the power of God to transform lives and bring hope to young people through Christian education.