Darrilyn Dawson

Coming from a long line of farming families in the South West of WA, Mrs. Darrilyn Dawson is a passionate supporter of the diverse contributions the country sector makes to the state.

With over 40 years of experience in the education sector, Mrs. Dawson has taught in government and private schools in both country and metropolitan areas. Mrs. Dawson has held a variety of roles throughout her career, including classroom teaching and as a Deputy Principal, and Principal in numerous primary schools. A career highlight was securing a job-share Principal role, which was successful over a number of years in several large primary schools. This innovative and successful partnership was acknowledged when Mrs. Dawson and her job share Principal were awarded the statewide Equal Opportunity Award by the Department of Education and Training.

Mrs. Dawson has served on several government school Boards. She is an Education Consultant, providing leadership training and mentoring, and is regularly involved in school selection panels, and appointing educational leaders. Mrs. Dawson is a Board and Committee member of two independent colleges and enjoys supporting them as they educate and grow future leaders.