Alison Stone is the Animator of Mission and Identity for Franciscan Schools Australia (FSA) and is a member of the FSA National Executive Team. A highly experienced educator and facilitator, Alison leads educators and religious on the FSA Formation Team to energize both primary and secondary schools who carry the Franciscan tradition. She works across Australia assisting over 75 schools to live the Franciscan charism at the grassroots.  Alison has a Franciscan heart that is connected to peace, justice, the earth and all of creation. Her embrace of charism, identity and mission breaths creative life into the very heart of the educational experience.

Alison’s professional background is in Mission, Identity and the creative industries. She is a highly experienced Deputy Principal in secondary education and a veteran secondary school Visual Art, Drama and Religious Education teacher. Alison has led staff formation days, retreats, ministry programs and international pilgrimages. Her deep spirituality, educational experience and creative source are central to her practice.

Alison has a Master of Education, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma in Communication, Diploma of Teaching and a Certificate in Professional Supervision – Pastoral from St Mark’s Theological College, ACT, Australia.  

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