Executive Principal | Instructional Leader | Leadership Coach
Sharon Amos is an accomplished educational leader, executive principal, leadership coach, and former corporate executive with more than 27 years of experience across education, business, leadership development, and organisational transformation.
Currently serving as Executive Principal of Park Ridge State High School, one of Queensland's largest and fastest-growing secondary schools, Sharon is recognised for her work in instructional leadership, curriculum innovation, school improvement, and building high-performance cultures in complex educational settings under her leadership. Winner of 2024 Department of Education Showcase Award and nominated in the top 8 across Australia for Principal of the Year and School of the Year 2026 in the Australia Educator Awards. Park Ridge State High School has become a recognised leader in curriculum design, student outcomes, industry partnerships, and educational innovation.
Prior to her educational career, Sharon held senior leadership and promotional leadership roles across national and international business organisations, including Coles Myer, Grace Bros, Macy's and McDonald's & East. Her corporate experience included leading large-scale teams, coaching emerging leaders, managing organisational change, and driving strategic growth across diverse markets.
Sharon holds a Master of Instructional Leadership and advanced coaching qualifications, including Level IV Coaching and Leadership Development. She is a highly sought-after presenter, mentor and coach, supporting principals, aspiring principals, and emerging leaders across the Darling Downs South West and South East Queensland Regions. She also leads professional learning networks focused on instructional leadership, curriculum excellence, leadership capability development, and system improvement.
A passionate advocate for 21st-century learning, Sharon's work focuses on creating dynamic, responsive educational environments that empower both students and educators to thrive. She is known for translating research into practical action, building leadership capacity, and helping organisations create sustainable cultures of excellence. Her partnership with the University of Queensland and the Critical Thinking Project has prepared low SES students for dynamic career pathways beyond the high school, environment.
