Allan Shaw
The Knox School

Allan has skills and experiences built over many years in schools and three careers outside of schools. These were as a goldsmith, a professional white water rafting guide and as Chief Executive to The Association of Heads of Independent Schools of Australia (AHISA) .Allan worked in all three school sectors prior to his appointment as Foundation Principal at Peter Moyes Anglican Community School (PMACS) in 1999. During the years at PMACS (1999-2005), the school grew from prospective earth works to a school of 1000 boys and girls from four year olds through to Year 12.As Chief Executive to AHISA (2005-2012), Allan had regular contact with members, visiting many schools, meeting Ministers for Education and their staff.Allan was a foundation member of the board of AITSL (Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership) in 2010. He became a Fellow of the Australian Council for Education Leaders in 2008 and is active on social media discussing educational topics.