Christine Cawsey AM is the Principal of Rooty Hill High School and a Past President of NSW Secondary Principal’s Council, Member of the Board of The Smith Family; member of the Educational Advisory Board Teachers Mutual Bank; Member of the Project Management Board for the COAG and AESOC sponsored Online Formative Assessment Initiative.                             

In December 2008, Christine was named one of Sydney’s 100 Most Influential People by the Sydney Morning Herald and in 2009 was awarded the Hedley Beare Prize for Educational Writing by Australian Council for Education Leaders.

Christine lives and works in  Western Sydney, giving her a strong perspective on equity and social justice. She has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing western Sydney and the role AFL can play in promoting and supporting the community.