ASA is led by a national Management Committee, comprising school principals, educational administrators and school chaplains. All states and the ACT are represented on the Committee.
A president, president-elect and chief executive officer ensure continuity of leadership on the committee. The term of office for a president is three years. The president-elect is nominated from within the Management Committee. The term of office for members of the Management Committee is two years with one extension of two years.
The Management Committee meets four times per year.
| Position | Representative | School/Institution | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| President / Tasmania | Dr Rob McEwan | The Hutchins School, TAS | (03) 6221 4200 |
| President Elect | Mr Tim Browning | St Peter’s College, SA | (08) 8404 0407 |
| Immediate Past President | Mrs Debbie Dunwoody | Camberwell Girls Grammar School, VIC | (03) 9811 8529 |
| Chief Executive Officer | The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM | Anglican Schools Commission, WA | (08) 9286 0290 |
| Canberra & Goulburn | Ms Leonie Parker | Burgmann Anglican School, ACT | (02) 6255 7700 |
| New South Wales | Mr Peter Fowler | The Anglican Schools Corporation, NSW | (02) 8567 4040 |
| Queensland | Mrs Maria McIvor | St John’s Anglican College, QLD | (07) 3372 0165 |
| Victoria | Ms Elisabeth Rhodes | Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, VIC | (03) 9325 5000 |
| Western Australia | Mr Benjamin Lomas | Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, WA | (08) 9304 5500 |
| South Australia | Mr Darren Pitt | St Columba College, SA | (08) 8254 0600 |
| Chaplains’ Representative | The Reverend Sarah Hobba | Abbotsleigh, NSW | (02) 9473 7763 |
| Chaplains’ Representative | The Reverend Andrew Stewart | Mentone Grammar School, VIC | (03) 9884 4211 |
EdD, MEd, BEd, Dip Teach, GCertICT Ed, GCertBA
Dr Rob McEwan has had a distinguished career in education, first as a classroom teacher of music from all levels (Kindergarten to Year 12) and more recently in senior leadership positions. Rob commenced as Headmaster of The Hutchins School in Hobart, Tasmania in January 2017 and prior to this, held the position of Head of Senior School at Scotch College in Perth, Western Australia and Deputy Headmaster/Head of Senior School at Newcastle Grammar School.
He has a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Tasmania, a Masters in Education from the University of New England and a Bachelor of Education from the WACAE. He has additional qualifications in information and communications technology and business administration. He is also a member of the Australian College of Educators (MACE) and the Australian Council of Educational Leaders (MACEL).
Rob’s doctoral thesis focused on student motivation. He is committed to excellence to education and has been involved in a range of initiatives, including the development of critical thinking skills programs in schools in Queensland, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Rob is an active member of the Anglican Church. Rob is married to Gaye and has a son, Tom. His interests include music (playing the trumpet), sport (cricket and Australian Rules Football) and he enjoys classic car restoration.
B.E (Hons Mech), DipEd, MEdSt
Tim Browning was commissioned as the 15th Headmaster of St Peter’s College in Term 1, 2018. Tim has a distinguished career in both coeducational and boys’ education settings. He was formerly Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior School at Cranbrook School in Sydney. His previous roles include Head of Senior Years at The Scots College in Sydney, Director of Boarding at Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie) in Brisbane, and Senior Boarding Housemaster at Geelong Grammar School.
Tim was born in Warialda and grew up in the northern tablelands of NSW in a family of 5 siblings. He attended Armidale School as a boarder from age 12 until he graduated in 1988 and was a keen sportsman, playing cricket and rugby, and participating in track and field, shooting and was heavily involved in music.
Tim attended the University of Queensland, obtaining Honours in Mechanical Engineering and commenced his first teaching role at a new school on the Sunshine Coast: Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim.
In addition to a Bachelor of Engineering, Tim possesses a Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Master of Educational Studies, all from the University of Queensland. He has also previously held the position of Director of the Australian Boarding Schools Association.
Tim is a strong believer in the holistic education of every child, is passionate about sports, music and the arts. As an educational leader he is particularly interested in the craft of teaching and is keen to support teachers in pursuing their passions and striving toward excellence.
BSc, Dip Ed, Grad Dip Curr Admin, MACE, FACEL
With a 31-year career in education, Debbie Dunwoody has held diverse leadership positions at a number of Christian schools. Debbie is currently the Principal of Camberwell Girls Grammar School in Melbourne and she is passionate about ensuring excellence in a holistic education.
Debbie’s vision is to ensure that Camberwell girls develop an entrepreneurial mindset and feel confident in themselves as learners and as creative problem solvers. She is focussed on developing compassionate leaders who are prepared to be catalysts for change in the world.
BA(Theology) BEcon DipEd MEdLeadership FACE FAIM AMACEA GAICD
The Reverend Peter Laurence OAM is the Chief Executive Officer of the Anglican Schools Commission in Western Australia, an appointment he has held since 2003. He is also Chief Executive Officer of Anglican Schools Australia. Prior to this time, Peter served as principal of two Anglican K-12 schools, All Saints? College in Perth and Trinity Anglican School in Cairns, Far North Queensland.
Peter trained as a secondary school teacher of geography, economics and religious education, subjects he taught for many years. He also holds Bachelors degrees in Economics and Theology, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Masters degree in Educational Leadership. He is an ordained priest in the Anglican Church (currently licensed in the Diocese of Perth) and has served as a School Chaplain, Head of House, Head of Department and Deputy Principal.
Today as CEO of the Anglican Schools Commission, Peter’s role is to support Anglican schools throughout Western Australia and beyond, and to develop new schools in growth areas.
This year Peter was recognised for his work in the 2021 Lambeth Awards, receiving the Lanfranc Award for Education and Scholarship. The awards are bestowed by the Archbishop of Canterbury with only 36 awarded in 2021, recognising high achievers working across a wide range of areas.
He held the position of President of Anglican Schools Australia from 2008-2011. Peter is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and Fellow of the Australian College of Educators. Peter has held the position of Chair and Member of the Education Committee of Associations of Independent Schools in both Queensland and WA, served on a regional Ethics Committee and was Vice President of the Royal Aero Club of Western Australia for five years. Today he sits on a number of school boards and councils.
Peter is a passionate aviator (holding a Private Pilot’s License) and also a devoted (if sometimes frustrated) member of the West Coast Eagles Football Club.
M. Ed Leadership, B. Ed (Sec)(Hons), B Arts
Ms Harwood is the Principal of Burgmann Anglican School, an Anglican coeducational day school in Canberra; she is the first female head of the school.
Prior to this appointment she was Deputy Principal and Head of Senior School at St John’s Grammar School, an Anglican ELC to year 12 school in the Adelaide Hills in South Australia.
Leonie is an inspiring and contemporary educator with a passion for academic excellence and ongoing learning for teaching staff.
“I am a strong believer in Christian education, and leading a school community that is actively working to create a world where anything is possible for our young people grounded in faith.”
BA DipEd, MEdAdmin, Grad Dip Careers Ed, MACE, MACEL, FIML,
MAICD
Peter Fowler has had over 40 years experience in Anglican education. He is the Chief Executive Officer of the Anglican Schools Corporation, based in Sydney, and has held this position since 2021. The Anglican Schools Corporation oversees 18 Anglican schools in 19 locations in NSW. Prior to this role, Peter was the Foundation Principal of Rouse Hill Anglican College from 2001 and grew the College from 150 students to over 1500 students.
Peter is a member of the Association of Independent Schools NSW (AISNSW) Advisory Council, the Independent Schools Consultative Committee and the Independent Schools Teacher Accreditation Authority Council. He was formerly the NSW/ACT Chair of AHISA (2017-2019) and a member of the AHISA Board (2017-2021).
Peter’s teaching background is secondary Geography, Economics and Business Studies. He was the Chief Examiner for Business Studies for the NSW Board of Studies from 2001 to 2004.
As the CEO of the Anglican Schools Corporation, Peter supports the ongoing growth of the schools within the Corporation and the development of new schools in identified growth areas.
Peter is an active member of a local Anglican Church. He is
married to Robyn and has three adult daughters, each of whom are teachers in
Anglican schools.
Maria McIvor is the Principal of St John’s Anglican College in Forest Lake, Brisbane, where she leads with purpose, compassion, and a deep sense of service. Commissioned as the College’s sixth Principal on 1 February 2019, she brought with her five years of principalship at Whitsunday Anglican School Mackay, seven years as Deputy Principal at St Hilda’s School, Gold Coast and rich experience, for more than 30 years, of leadership in both Australian and international educational contexts.
A hallmark of Maria’s leadership is the promotion of servant leadership. She believes leadership is an opportunity for service, not destiny, highlighting the collective responsibility to nurture young minds and hearts with purpose, hope and humility, values deeply grounded in the Anglican tradition.
Maria actively fosters a learning environment that champions empathy, inclusive engagement, and meaningful relationships in a manner that celebrates diversity, and affirms the value and the sacredness of each person.
Beyond school culture, Maria is equally committed to academic excellence. She is proud to see St John’s staff and students recognised internationally for their research and educational innovation.
Guided by her personal motto to embrace opportunities with courage and optimism, Maria champions life-long learning – whether summitting Mount Kilimanjaro, or ‘Toss the Boss’ skydiving community fundraiser. Married to Tony, she is the mother of four and Bibi (Swahili for Grandmother) of five, roles that continue to shape her perspective on education and community.
‘As a leader, I have always believed that actions speak louder than words. That is why I choose to meet life with open arms and a bold heart—stepping beyond the familiar, not because I have to, but because I want to. Growth lives on the edge of comfort, and I have learned to lean into that edge’.
MEd (Leadership), BA (Hons), PGCE (Secondary), GAICD
Darren Pitt is an educator, educational leader, and consultant with over 30 years’ experience working in schools in the United Kingdom, Queensland, and South Australia. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated success in delivering exceptional outcomes in learning, wellbeing, and holistic education across a number of high-performing organisations.
Darren commenced as Principal of St Columba College — a joint Anglican and Catholic school in the northern suburbs of Adelaide — in 2024, having previously served as Deputy Principal from 2021. He has also held roles as Principal of The Springfield Anglican College in Brisbane, and prior to that as Deputy Principal at Seymour College and Director of Teaching and Learning at St Peter’s College, both in Adelaide. In these roles, Darren gained extensive experience in strategic development and delivery, as well as in improving organisational culture and business performance.
He is currently the Deputy Chair of the Board at St Mark’s College, Adelaide, and a member of the St Barnabas College Board, a theological college in Adelaide. Darren has also served on numerous advisory boards and executive committees in curriculum development, wellbeing, and sport, and is experienced in delivering keynote lectures on education and literature at universities in both England and Australia.
Darren holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, an Honours degree in English Literature, and postgraduate certificates in Leadership and Education.
BSc(EnvMgt); GradDipEd; Med(Lshp); MEdResearch
Benjamin is the Principal of Peter Moyes Anglican Community School in Perth. Prior to his appointment in 2018, he was at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Graduate Diploma of Education from Edith Cowan University and a Masters of Educational Leadership and Masters of Educational Research from the University of Western Australia.
Benjamin has extensive experience in Anglican schools, having worked for close to 20 years as a teacher of Science, Mathematics, Humanities and Health & Physical Education and in leadership positions including Interim Principal, Assistant Principal Middle School and House Coordinator.
Benjamin has also worked in Department of Education Schools and spent a year in Vancouver, Canada as an exchange teacher.
Benjamin is married to Sarah and they have two young children, Noah and Elly. His interests include travel, music, reading and several sports including Australian Rules Football (West Coast Eagles), cricket and golf.
BA[Hons] LLB Grad Dip Ed MSL MAICD MACE MACEL
Elisabeth Rhodes has been Principal of Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, Essendon, since January 2013. She is a passionate advocate for girls’ education and for an approach that develops confident, capable and compassionate young women prepared for lives of purpose.
Elisabeth is widely respected for her leadership within the girls’ education sector. She is the Immediate Past President of Girls Sport Victoria and a member of the Regional Advisory Council for the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools. She is also a past President of the Association of Anglican Girls’ Grammar Schools (AAGGS) and a regional hub coordinator for the Association of Heads of Independent Schools, contributing to sector collaboration and strategic dialogue across independent schools.
Her professional passions include developing school-wide pedagogy, organisational culture, strategic alignment, student voice and parent education. A member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Elisabeth has led Lowther Hall through sustained academic growth, program innovation and strategic facility development, while maintaining strong community engagement and high levels of staff, student and parent satisfaction.
Within the Anglican tradition, Elisabeth values the School’s heritage and its emphasis on service, leadership and thoughtful engagement with faith. She was confirmed in the Anglican Church and undertook formal theological studies in the 1990s, experiences that continue to inform her educational philosophy. She maintains strong relationships across the Diocese of Melbourne and supports Lowther Hall’s partnership as St Paul’s Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir School, affirming the importance of leadership and ministry opportunities for girls within the Cathedral tradition.
Elisabeth holds degrees in Arts and Law, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Master of School Leadership. Beyond her professional life, she enjoys music, theatre and the arts, as well as photography and wildlife — interests she often combines in her travels.
The Reverend Sarah Hobba has worked in Anglican school’s ministry since 2003 and was ordained in the Diocese of Melbourne in 2012. Sarah held a range of chaplaincy and teaching roles serving in two Melbourne schools over 16.5 years. In 2018, she moved to Sydney and is now Senior Chaplain and Head of Christian Studies at Abbotsleigh. Sarah is passionate about nurturing thoughtful Christian formation, supporting staff and students, and contributing to the wider life of Anglican education.
Sarah has been a regular attender of Anglican School Australia conferences since 2010, serving previously on the Management Committee as a Chaplains’ representative from 2017-2018.
Outside of school, she enjoys gardening and spending time with her two kelpies.
BEC; MA; BD; Dip Theol; Dip Ed
Andrew Stewart is one of the Chaplains at Mentone Grammar School in Melbourne and has nearly twenty-five-years’ experience working in Anglican schools.
Coming from a background in youth ministry, Andrew felt called to school chaplaincy when he was ordained. He finds working in an Anglican school a deeply rewarding experience. Having been a long-time attender of ASA Conferences, Andrew finds the opportunity to network with others really valuable.
Andrew has chaired the ‘Chaplains in Anglican Schools Network’ in Victoria for twelve years. He oversees ‘A Place for Mission’ blog, the national Anglican chaplains’ blog. As someone who has really appreciated the support provided by Anglican Schools Australia, Andrew jumped at the opportunity to give something back when asked to join the ASA Management Committee.
Andrew is a passionate reader, sometime Lego builder, and enjoys spending time with his family and annoying his daughters with his Dad jokes.
