Welcome to Cornerstone

Name: Clare Dorey Position at Cornerstone: English/History Teacher A little bit about you: We just moved to Mount Barker in January 2022 to be with my husband's family who have all moved here from South Africa. My husband teaches Year 4 and my two children, 8 and 10, are starting at Hills Christian School next week. We have two rescue dogs, a Boxer and a Staffy.

Why you’re excited to work at Cornerstone or what your

passion is: I'm excited about the beautiful grounds and amazing facilities and the chance to share my faith and my love of the outdoors. I'm happy to be starting a new life in the Adelaide Hills.

Name: Brian Pearce

Position at Cornerstone: Bus Driver

A little bit about you: I'm married with three kids (who are all married). I have four grandkids and one on the way. We live on a farm at Flaxley (I used to be a dairy farmer) and I have been driving buses for 15 years. I enjoy playing tennis, love animals and enjoy music. I play keyboard in our church band and play the pipe organ at the Mount Barker Uniting Church. Why you’re excited to work at Cornerstone or what your passion is: All of our children were educated through Cornerstone College. I am now looking forward to working within a Christian working environment and connecting with Cornerstone where we make many friends and relationships.

Name: Kara Janus

Position at Cornerstone: Visual Arts & Drama Support Officer A little bit about you: My husband Anthony Janus has been a music teacher at the College for 13 years, and over this time I have been inspired by the work and dedication of the teachers and students at Cornerstone who have presented exceptional art exhibitions and drama productions each year. In 2020 I became a mother to our daughter Elke, who is now developing into a very curious and confident toddler and eager to explore her world. As a family we enjoy gardening and re-vegetating our property in Upper Sturt to support native animals and birdlife. We also love visiting local parks, playgrounds and wineries in the Adelaide Hills. I am also a textile-based artist working with embroidery, handmade paper, sculpture and installation.

Why you’re excited to work at Cornerstone or what your passion is:

Picasso said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” I believe the Arts has the most powerful ability to deeply connect students and young people of today to their faith and to strengthen their beliefs, to provide a space for healing and build community, to nurture curiosity and innovative ways of thinking, and to help them find their own unique identity and purpose in the world. I am excited to join the Cornerstone community this year and be able to work alongside and support the teachers and students to excel in their artistic education at the College.