In his 17th year as principal at all boys school, Marist Parramatta, he’s just been conferred a Doctor of Education ...
Brother Patrick a leader pushing progression over tradition
In the western suburbs of Sydney, Brother Patrick Howlett is something of an icon. During his 29 years as a principal, much has changed across the global education landscape, and while some bury their heads in the sand, Br Patrick has always embraced progressive teaching methods and change. Moreover, he’s passionate about it.
“The single biggest determinant of student success is the teacher and schools can’t change without teachers changing,” Br Patrick Howlett says.
This story appeared in the May 2017 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.