Paula Skinner

bower(schools) - Director of Engagement

Paula is a school principal on secondment to bower(schools) with 35 years’ experience across public and private, primary and secondary education systems in both urban and rural communities. Her roles have spanned classroom teaching, learning support, expressive arts, mentoring, and 15 years as principal.  

Paula holds postgraduate qualifications in Educational Leadership, Gifted Education, and a Master in Special Education. She brings expert knowledge from all areas of teaching, curriculum, wellbeing, administration, finance, human resources and management. 

As principal, Paula piloted bower(schools) protocols in her school and has a practical understanding of the transformative power of bower(note) at all levels of the school system.