In this inspiring episode, Candice sits down with Kristine Niven, a purpose-driven Executive Assistant who’s making waves in the education sector. Kristine currently supports the Associate Principal at St Margaret’s Berwick Grammar, one of Melbourne’s leading independent schools, and is also the visionary behind EAs in Education, a professional learning network designed to uplift and connect administrative professionals in schools across Australia.

From navigating the dynamic demands of a school environment to founding a thriving peer community, Kristine shares her journey with warmth, wisdom, and heart. You’ll hear how she transitioned from the legal and health sectors into education, why relationships are the cornerstone of her leadership style, and what makes tailored development so crucial for school-based EAs.

In this episode, we cover:

🔹 What it’s really like being an EA in a school setting

🔹 The story behind founding EAs in Education

🔹 The differences between corporate and education admin roles

🔹 The power of relationships in high-trust school communities

🔹 Kristine’s role as AIOP’s National Education Director

Connect with Kristine & EAs in Education:

💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristineniven

🌐 Website https://easineducation.com.au/about

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