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Associate Professor in Education

Associate Professor Shanti Clements

PhD (Educational Leadership), Master of Education (Management and Leadership)
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Associate Professor Shanti Clements holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Educational Leadership), and a Master of Education (Management and Leadership) from University of Sydney. With over 30 years’ experience as an Educational Leader, Shanti has driven educational reforms both nationally and internationally. Shanti has previously held roles such as Head of Leadership Academy (TELLAL Institute, UAE), Academic Coordinator and Head Lecturer (Liverpool Hope University), lecturer (University of Sydney) and A/Director, Leadership and Teacher Quality (NSW Department of Education). Shanti also served as Principal of two NSW schools.

Profile of Associate Professor Shanti Clements

Education

2021 PhD (Educational Leadership) – University of Sydney

Title: Leader Identity, Expertise Development and Influence - Exploring Principal Leadership in NSW Public Schools

2019 Executive MBA Esssentials – London School of Economics

2009 M.Ed (Management and Leadership) – University of Sydney

1994 Dip.Ed (Primary) – University of Sydney

1992 BA Communications – University of Technology

Awards and Honours

Australian Schools Plus/Commonwealth Bank - National Teaching Fellow (2017)

National Excellence in Teaching Award (2006)

Research Interests

Her career highlights include facilitating leadership programmes, designing frameworks for school excellence and system improvement, researching and developing leadership pathways and accreditation programs for aspiring leaders, principals and senior executives.

Current Projects

As a qualified Professional Reflective Supervisor for Educational Leaders, she is currently researching new approaches to support optimal leadership practice and wellbeing.