Most Influential Education and Wellbeing Leaders Transforming School Culture, Resilience, and Psychosocial Safety to Watch in 2026
Stuart McKenzie’s approach to educational leadership begins with a fundamental understanding: thriving schools are built by supporting the people within them.
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Stuart McKenzie
Registered Psychologist | Founder, RSO Consulting
For decades, educational success has largely been measured through academic outcomes, performance metrics, and institutional achievement. Yet Stuart McKenzie believes the foundation of every thriving school begins somewhere much deeper—the wellbeing of the people responsible for creating those outcomes.
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