Dr. Jane Kovacs B App Sci, ME, MB, DBA Jane spent the early years of her working life in hospitals and local government in various roles in health, education, human resources, strategic planning, project management and quality improvement. It was during this time that Jane was introduced to Quality Improvement theory and practice, and directly experienced its many benefits, especially in improving the quality of work life. Jane first started working with schools in 1999 as a Project Director for Business Excellence Australia (previously the Australian Quality Council). Since this time she has enjoyed working with the leaders, administrators and educators of primary, secondary and specialist schools, and with regions, dioceses and departments. Jane joined Quality Learning Australasia (QLA) as a Director in 2003 to focus on the school improvement work she loves. She lives in Melbourne and is devoted to supporting those who share her passion to improve our school education system so all children experience joy and success in learning. Jane’s skills and experience include: •
facilitating improvement in a variety of organisations •
design and delivery of school improvement initiatives across four States and Territories •
lead facilitator for Australian Business Excellence Framework evaluation, validation, reporting and improvement planning and support •
co-­‐author Improving Learning: A how-­‐to guide for school improvement •
lead External Validator, with Michael King, for the validation process for schools in the Australian Capital Territory 2012 – 2015