No longer confined to academic results or school leadership titles, today’s most impactful educators are systems thinkers. They work across institutional boundaries, mobilise evidence into practice, challenge outdated assumptions and bring others along.
“Forward-thinking educators are not waiting for permission. They are experimenting with new models of learning and engaging students as co-designers and building networks that allow innovation to spread across schools and systems,” says Glenn Savage, professor of education futures at the University of Melbourne.
The Educator’s Most Influential Educators, supported by the Australian Boarding Schools Association (ABSA), showcases and celebrates those in education who are not just experts in their fields but also embody qualities that set them apart as inspirational leaders and innovators.
Between 10-25 March 2025, The Educator received a large number of nominations for the Most Influential Educators list, along with details of nominees’ extensive achievements and contributions to the profession.
The final list consisted of 50 educators and other professionals who delivered specific outcomes that significantly influenced the Australian education industry.
So, without further ado, here are some of those who made this year’s list.
To read the report containing the full list of winners, click here.