Briony Scott

Briony Scott (born 28 September 1963) is an Australian educator and columnist, who is currently principal of Wenona School, an independent school for girls that is located in the lower north shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Early life and education Scott is the daughter of Dr Carl Edmonds and his wife Cindy (Cynthia). She was born in the United Kingdom when Dr Edmonds was working there. Dr Edmonds was the Officer in Charge, Royal Australian Navy School of Underwater Medicine and is considered to be one of the world's leading diving medical experts. He was the lead author of the diving medicine "bible", Diving Medicine for Scuba Divers. Scott attended the University of Sydney, and holds Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Master of Education and Doctor of Education degrees, with research focusing on girls' education, the utilization of educational technology, and non-government school funding policy. Career She is well known for her fortnightly column in the North Shore Times entitled "Ask the Teacher" where she looks at issues regarding parenting and education.