Pitsa Binnion

Pitsa Binnion is the Principal of McKinnon Secondary College, a consistently high­performing 7-12 co-educational, non-selective Government School in the South Eastern Region.

Pitsa began her career with the Department of Education 35 years ago and has extensive leadership experience. She was appointed to McKinnon in 1997 as a Leading Teacher, Assistant Principal in 2000 and Principal in 2008.

She has represented the Department on numerous occasions and served on selection panels for Principals and Regional representatives.

Pitsa is the President of the South Eastern Regional Victorian Association of Secondary School Principals (VASSP), Committee Member of Victorian Association of Secondary Schools Principals (VASSP), Executive Member of the Inner Secondary Principal Network, providing opportunities for professional development, collegiality and systemic improvement.

Pitsa is associated with the Bastow Institute and is a member of their Strategic Council. She is often invited to be on interview selection panels and as a Peer on School Reviews.

For a number of years Pitsa has given Bastow Masterclass presentations for the Graduate Certificate in Principal Preparation (Victoria).

In 2014 Pitsa received the Australian Council of Educational Leaders (AGEL) Fellowship Award for her contribution to leadership development.

In 2015, through her leadership and commitment to continuous improvement and improving student learning outcomes McKinnon Secondary College received Accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS).

In 2016 Pitsa received the John Laing Award for Professional Development from the Principals Australia Institute.

In 2018 AGEL presented Pitsa with the Hedley Beare Educator of the Year Award.