People of
Karlie Stocker, Head of Senior School
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Education has always been at the core of Karlie Stocker’s life and career. As a Korovian, Karlie graduated in 2004, returning just six years later to join the Physical Education Department at Korowa as a PE teacher, after completing her Bachelor of Physical Education at university. Karlie will celebrate 11 years of working at Korowa in 2021, and her newly appointed title of Head of Senior School, is a testament to her leadership and focus on the wellbeing and academic care of students. Her contribution as part of the team tasked with reviewing the Wellbeing Program at Korowa was invaluable and aided in creating a comprehensive whole school curriculum that addressed key areas. What Karlie has found most pleasing about this important program is how it continues to evolve, as staff constantly consider new ways to meet the needs of our students – now and in the future. “Throughout my journey as a teacher, seeing young people find their purpose and develop their own identity is what continues to make my job worthwhile. Knowing you might be a part of that, no matter how big or small, is a very special thing.” Cementing Korowa’s place as a school that cherishes its community, Karlie is a wonderful example of not only past and present students and families having a sense of belonging, but also its staff members. “A school is only as good as its people, and I am very fortunate to be surrounded by good people every day; whether that be our students, staff or the broader members of the Korowa community.”
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