Kristy Pugliano is Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts at Baulkham Hills High School. She received a TeachNSW scholarship whilst studying at Western Sydney University and is now in the Department’s Lead Development Initiative, as she is currently working towards her Lead accreditation. Kristy leads a diverse faculty in new approaches, innovation and student engagement. Her research interests are centred on Creative Arts, Aboriginal Education, project-based-learning and innovative pedagogy.