PRINCIPAL PROFILE
Name:
Andy Kuppe
Current School:
Parade College
Previous Position:
Deputy Principal
First Year as a Principal:
2018
Year of Birth:
1966
My big picture for my current school is:
For staff and students to be innovative, just, inclusive, curious, kind and exceptional!
The Joy of Principalship is:
Meeting a past student who has fulfilled his/her potential against the odds.
Favourite Book:
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku
Favourite Food:
Indian and Italian
Interests / Hobbies:
Theatre, Golf (beginner), Family, Travel
My Favourite Well-Being Strategy:
Good walk, good food and a sleep in.
Advice for a Beginning Principal:
Be authentic, patient, courageous, collaborative, engage good mentors and always maintain a sense of humour.
Favourite Leadership Quote:
Integrity, insight and inclusiveness are the three essential qualities of leadership - Sadhguru
What Title would you give to your TED Talk or Book:
Oh, we’ve got a bigger dressing room than the puppets. That’s refreshing.