Educational Leaders

Elisabeth Rhodes

Principal

Elisabeth Rhodes brings extensive experience to her role as Principal of Lowther Hall, a position she has held since 2013 following ten years as Deputy Principal. With a strong academic foundation in Philosophy, English, Law and School Leadership, she is a passionate advocate for girls’ education and values-based leadership. Elisabeth is actively involved in educational networks at both local and international levels and is deeply committed to nurturing students and staff to thrive and make meaningful contributions to society.

Elisabeth Rhodes has been Principal of Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School, Essendon, since January 2013 having been Deputy Principal for 10 years prior to this. She started her career at Donvale Christian College as a teacher of English and Legal Studies before moving to Methodist Ladies College (MLC) where she became Head of English.

Elisabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy and English as well as a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Melbourne. Her postgraduate qualifications (Graduate Diploma of Education and Master of School Leadership) were also undertaken at the University of Melbourne. She has completed short courses at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in Neuroscience in Education and Datawise leadership.

Elisabeth is currently the President of Girls' Sport Victoria (GSV), immediate past president of the Association of Anglican Girls' Grammar Schools (AAGGS - Melbourne) and sits on the Regional Advisory Council for the International Coalition of Girls' Schools. She has been a member of the Victorian Executive Board of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders and currently convenes the North-Western Hub of the Association of Heads of Independent Schools Australia.

Elisabeth is passionate about the education of girls and the creation of educational environments that foster young people with clear values and the knowledge and skills to make a valuable contribution to society. She is also committed to the development of excellent teachers and educational leaders. She has a keen interest in music, theatre and the arts, photography, wildlife and travel.