166. Sharon O’Keeffe - 12 May 2024

Australian Women Preach

Ascension of the Lord - Mark 16:15-20

In a career spanning over 25 years, Sharon has gained extensive experience in the education sector, both in independent and Catholic secondary and primary schools in the United Kingdom, Tanzania and Australia with a focus on educational leadership, Catholic Identity, curriculum innovation and experiential learning. Currently on the Executive team at Brisbane Catholic Education, Sharon has also held senior leadership roles with Catholic Education, Cairns.

Sharon has co-designed and facilitated numerous immersive experiences and recently completed research with a focus on intercultural dialogue and inculturation, with First Nations Peoples.

Sharon’s qualifications include: Master of Theological Studies (ACU), Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), Master of Religious Education (ACU), Master of Education (ACU).

Sharon is the Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) representative on the National Catholic Education Commission’s Faith Formation and Religious Education Standing Committee (NCEC FFRE). Sharon is a delegate on the Xavier School of Mission Advisory Board (Holy Spirit Seminary) and was Chair of the Plenary Council: Discernment and Writing Group for the ‘Joyful, Hope-filled and Servant Community’ and a Pilgrimage Leader for six World Youth Days.