Neil McGoran

Background

About Neil McGoran

Dr Neil McGoran is the Executive Director of Catholic Education South Australia (CESA). Since 2017, Dr McGoran has led one of the largest education sectors in South Australia with 101 Catholic schools, over 56,300 students and staff across metropolitan and regional South Australia. Inspired by the life and mission of Jesus, Dr McGoran is committed to providing excellence for every child and young person whose learning and education are entrusted to the care of Catholic schools and centres in South Australia. Dr McGoran has over 30 years’ education experience in roles including teacher, principal, senior administration and Chief Executive of the SACE Board of SA (South Australian Certificate of Education). Dr McGoran holds a Doctor of Education (Educational Leadership) from the Australian Catholic University. As a strong business development professional, he also holds a Master of Education (MEd) focused in Curriculum and Administration from Deakin University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of South Australia. Dr McGoran has been instrumental in developing and implementing the Living Learning Leading Framework that underpins everything CESA does. At the heart of the framework is a commitment to students and an understanding of all people – they are seen as thriving people, capable learners and leaders for the world God desires. Dr McGoran has a demonstrated history in education management and is skilled in coaching, strategic planning, research, curriculum development, and public speaking.