Ann McIntyre is recognised for her work in effective teaching and leadership and school and system improvement. Her work is known internationally as a result of its rigor, innovation and efficacy.Ann is the Australian national researcher for the International Teacher Policy Study with the University of Stanford and is an Honorary in Education at the University of Sydney.As a result of her contribution to educational leadership she has been awarded; the Churchill Fellowship, the Vincent Fairfax Ethics in Leadership Award, the inaugural Sydney Leadership Award, the inaugural ACE Leadership in Professional Learning Award, NSW ACEL Fellowship, and the National ACE Fellowship