Meet the Teacher

In her twenty sixth year of teaching, the College has welcomed Ms Lynette Lear to our staff. Lynette has taken on the role of Year 12 Sub-School Leader, along with teaching Health and Human Development, Psychology, Religious Education and Health and Physical Education.

Previously working in the schools of Thomas Carr College, MacKillop College, Salesian College and Merrilands College, Lynette has held various leadership roles over the years as Year Level Coordinator and Director of Student Wellbeing. In her role at the College in 2022, Lynette dedicated herself to getting to know each Year 12 student, ensuring they were supported and engaged in their final year at the College.

My parents tell the story of how I would line my dolls and other toys up and role play being a teacher with them from a very young age. According to them, they always knew I would be a teacher. I think this, along with the importance of an education instilled in me by my parents, and the amazingly supportive teachers I had throughout my schooling years, inspired me to become a teacher.

The ability to develop positive relationships with students and being able to work with them, supporting them to grow as learners and individuals is my favourite part of teaching. Seeing them achieve success and helping to prepare them for life outside of schooling is a great honour, and I really enjoy the fact that I learn so much from them as well.

The endless possibilities that are before our students, waiting for them to reach out and take hold and to build their own place in the world, is what excites me and motivates me in my role every day. The career landscape our students are entering once they finish their studies continues to evolve bringing with it amazing opportunities for our young people to thrive. Our students have such diverse strengths and talents that they can utilise to achieve great success in many different facets of their life. I cannot wait to see what they achieve in the future.

There are so many things I enjoy doing in my spare time. My priority has always been spending time with my family and making memories that last a lifetime. I also enjoy reading, gardening, going for a walk and making all sorts of different crafts.

Always make sure to appreciate the people in your life and the contributions they make to who you become as a person. Always work towards your goals and make sure you make time for yourself.

Thank you for your time Lynette.