Mr Kevin Jess The Senior School is very pleased to welcome Mr Kevin Jess, who joined the Fine and Applied Arts Department in January 2010. He is currently teaching Visual Communication and Design at a number of year levels, including VCE, along with classes in both Design and Technology, and Photography. Kevin has brought with him extensive experience and skills in the design area, having worked as a Graphic Designer for approximately 23 years. This included the establishment of his own design studio and serving as a Council Member and Education Officer for the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Graphic Design Association.
More recently, Kevin was a teacher of Visual Communication and Design at Thomas Carr College in Tarneit, Victoria where he taught for two years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication) from RMIT, a Graduate Diploma of Education (Applied Learning) from Deakin and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. We are delighted to welcome Kevin to the College, where he has already made a significant contribution. We also warmly welcome his wife Sandra and their three sons, two of whom have enrolled at the College as students. Mr Roger Smith Joint Head of Senior School (Curriculum)
Ms Irene Lu The Preparatory School welcomes Ms Irene Lu to the Year 4 Enviro area. Irene joins the College after holding positions at Wattleview Primary School and Camberwell Girls’ Grammar School where she fostered numerous environmental initiatives. Irene graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree. She undertook a specialist elective in Environmental Studies and brings a
passion for developing students' appreciation of nature and understanding of environmental issues to the Preparatory School. Irene’s personal interests include playing the piano, literature and gardening. Irene is also actively involved in charity organisations including the Australian Red Cross and the Starlight Foundation. Mr Julian Carroll Head of the Preparatory School
Mrs Stephanie Nicholls The Music Faculty warmly welcomes an exciting new addition to the team, Ms Stephanie Nicholls, who commenced as the Instrumental Music Coordinator at the Middle School in Term 1 2010. Stephanie is a passionate educator and musician and comes to the College after holding the position of Coordinator of Junior School Music at St Catherine’s School and, prior to that, Music Teacher at Methodist Ladies’ College (Melbourne) and Presbyterian Ladies’ College (Perth). Stephanie studied at the University of Western Australia then Murdoch University. She majored in Voice but also plays violin, double pass and piano. Her interest in composition led her to Victoria three years
ago, completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Screen Music through the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Stephanie’s approach to music education is technology driven and inclusive of many styles and eras. Stephanie has conducted bands and choirs for many years and is enjoying working with the Secondary Girls Choir and the Years 7 and 8 String Orchestra. An important focus for Stephanie is the establishment of class Music into the Year 8 core curriculum, ensuring a strong technology and practical emphasis. She is also responsible for the Year 6 class Music program, both areas to which she is well suited. Mrs Leanne McCartney Preparatory School Music Coordinator
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