SELECTED from a highly competitive field of school principals from across the country, principal of Charnwood-Dunlop School Danielle Porter has been awarded a Harvard scholarship that will see her undertake a program designed to strengthen skills of educational leaders.

The Public Education Foundation and the Harvard Club of Australia today (May 24) announced Danielle will undertake the education program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education through the scholarship which is worth $16,000.

Danielle said she is thrilled to have been awarded the scholarship.

“Not only will it deepen my leadership skills and knowledge but also it publicly demonstrates my commitment to being a lifelong learner,” she said.

“Having a concentrated period of time to wholly focus on further developing the vital leadership skills a 21st century principal needs will be invaluable in my work moving forward.”

The scholarship includes program tuition for one of two prestigious Harvard Graduate School of Education Programs: “Improving Schools: The Art of Leadership” or “Leadership: An Evolving Vision”.

“Principals lead the front line of our public education system, and we are delighted to be able to support the professional development of some of the best,” said David Hetherington, Public Education Foundation’s Executive Director.

“Danielle is an outstanding leader, and we are excited to see her access this incredible opportunity at Harvard.”