Former St Joseph’s Parish School Condobolin educator Paula Leadbitter has been appointed as the new Director of Catholic Education Wilcannia-Forbes.
The announcement was made by Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green OSPPE on Thursday, 21 September after a rigorous recruitment process.
Mrs Leadbitter has been based in Forbes since leaving Condobolin.
“Paula is a highly experienced and respected Catholic leader,” a post on the Catholic Education Wilcannia-Forbes Facebook Page read.
“She has twenty-five years of experience in education within the Wilcannia-Forbes diocese, with fourteen of these as a school principal.
“Most recently, she has held the position of Head of Learning and Teaching based in the Catholic Education office in Forbes.
“Paula is a highly respected advocate for empowering students and educators alike.
“Her strategic approach and team-building skills have created inclusive and collaborative learning communities.
“Paula is passionate about remote and rural education and brings with her an in-depth knowledge of the Wilcannia-Forbes diocese and its unique needs.
“We congratulate Paula as she takes up this new ministry in education.”
Mrs Leadbitter will begin her new role in January 2024.