Kathryn Todd, Principal, Djarragun College

Kathryn Todd, Principal, Djarragun College

Kathryn Todd inspires those who work with her through her endless energy and insights. She has worked across Catholic, state and independent schools in remote communities in the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York.

Todd’s dedication and commitment to the education of Indigenous students has led to significant improvement in educational outcomes at Djarragun College. She has led initiatives that have seen school attendance rates increase from 54% in Term 4 of 2016 to 75% in Term 1 of 2019. During the same period, the percentage of students achieving a QCE or VET qualification grew from 70% in 2016 to 100% by the end of 2018.