The Public Education Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors who volunteer their time to ensure good governance and to shape the Foundation’s strategic direction. They are all passionate about public education and committed to improving equity in Australia’s education system.
David has two children at NSW public high schools.
Jane regularly contributes articles and opinion pieces to a number of publications and appears as panellist and an expert commentator on commercial and public broadcasters.
Lila was Director of NSW Secondary Education, previously a School Principal (for 15 years), President of NSW Secondary Principal’s Council. Lila worked in schools for 34 years and has received numerous esteemed awards through her career.
Philip has spent his career advocating for and supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing equity for rural, regional and remote communities. Throughout his research career he has been awarded in excess of $6m for research projects with a focus on education and the development of professionals in rural, regional and remote areas and published over 60 academic publications on these topics. He teaches pre-service teachers, and post graduate classes on curriculum development and the preparation of professionals for rural communities.