Melissa Schoorman, Deputy principal and head of Wardle House
In her 12 months as deputy principal and head of Wardle House at Toorak College, Melissa Schoorman has made ground-breaking progress to the school’s culture, reputation and academic programs. Her unwavering commitment to Wardle House, the college’s early learning and junior school, has been a key element of her visionary leadership and direction. Schoorman has been the driving force behind Project Shine, a new holistic academic approach designed to take the college’s students on a journey from early learning to Year 12 that allows them to truly capitalise on their potential, expand their world view and find their place within it.