A team of dedicated educators work in partnership with the School Council to create a welcoming environment at Great Southern Grammar. With a focus on academic rigour, community development, and knowing every child, the Leadership Team is here to help your child shine during their years at Great Southern Grammar.
I knew I was going to be a teacher at 14. Music was an important part of life and I loved the notion of being a conductor. The thought of bringing people together and playing music with all the moving parts was captivating. I must admit, leading others was a very attractive idea.
30 years on, I have the absolute honour and privilege of leading Great Southern Grammar.
I have a great desire to positively impact the young people in my care, to see them flourish, become active participants in civic life and experience personal success.
I met my wife Liz at the age of 17 and 26 years on, we still like hanging out together! I have three children, Ella, Freya and William, and we all enjoy holidaying and exploring Western Australia together.
Outside school, I love politics, jazz piano, local history, kayak fishing and my ride on mower! Finding the next best coffee is also a passion.
As Deputy Principal, I’m all about making sure our students love to learn. That means creating a school environment which encourages exploration and growth for all our learners; and my students will tell you there’s a fair amount of fun on the way.
As an avowed curriculum nerd I love to spend time with colleagues prioritising and poring over results with a fine-toothed comb to make sure each child experiences success. I also manage communication, daily events, the school calendar, staff and student safety. In short, it’s my job to make sure your children are safe at school, and that they’re learning.
Outside school, I’m a food tragic — I love to cook and learn new techniques. Spending time with my family at the beach and exploring the world also bring me joy.
I’m genuinely enthusiastic about procedures and processes that make GSG an even happier place to be, so if you have a question or suggestion, my door is always open.
In the early 2000s, I was a tax accountant in a large firm. Then I got itchy feet.
I hopped in the Magna and set off around Australia. When I arrived in Albany in 2001, I was hooked. For a bushwalking, mountain biking, ocean-loving sports fan, I felt like I’d found the promised land. I soon found work with a builder — and our main project was building Great Southern Grammar.
In 2017, after gaining experience in retail and agribusiness, I made my triumphant return to GSG as Business Manager. These days, I work to ensure the success of the school through sound financial management, risk management, and governance.
Great Southern Grammar values experiential learning—and the safety of our school community is a top priority. My role as Head of Cocurricular and Teaching Staff Operations is all about supporting GSG students and staff to make the absolute most of the opportunities on offer.
From a timetabling perspective, I work to build the best possible class schedule for each student and teacher. As a Physics teacher, I’m obsessed with the mysteries of the quantum universe and the key questions: Is there order in chaos? What is the sum of dark energy? And how can I build a timetable that allows as many students as possible to study their preferred subjects?
As the key point of contact for cocurricular activities, I ensure staff have everything they need to look after the students in their care. With a dizzying array of camps, tours, exhibitions, and sporting events across the year, it’s my job to coordinate risk assessments, manage budgets, communicate with stakeholders, and make bookings.
In my spare time, I love everything to do with the ocean. As a diving instructor and coxswain, I’ve learnt the relationship between risk and safety. And I firmly believe that with the right frameworks in place, even risky activities can be done in a safe, accessible, and inclusive way.
Teaching is something that I came to easily. Working with young people every day is a privilege that I am grateful for, and one which drives me to continue to learn and grow consistently. Our students are endlessly forgiving, resilient, challenging, caring and uplifting in many different ways, usually all at the same time. Professionally, I've been lucky enough to work in lots of different schools and contexts, from a tiny 50 student school next to a wheat bin with no town, to a huge K-12 campus with over 1,000 students on the other side of the country. Each one has been unique and offered so much different learning. I am absolutely delighted to be working with the wonderful team at Great Southern Grammar to continue to develop our Primary School as Head of Primary - 3-6. Excellence in Instructional Leadership, curriculum design and review, and mentoring staff to support them to provide the best possible experiences to our students is what keeps me energised professionally.
Outside of work, I love a little competition and I will often be found on the netball court or the soccer field encouraging my team enthusiastically. Walking my dog on the beach, playing my instruments and going on hiking adventures around our wonderful coastline fills in the rest of my time!
Over my teaching years, I've witnessed firsthand the power of early childhood education when children feel secure, valued, and engaged in joyful learning experiences. As Head of Primary School - ECC, I prioritise fostering a playful, community-oriented environment that supports children's wellbeing.
My team and I are dedicated to inquiry, play-based learning practices that ignite curiosity and create a strong sense of belonging among our students. We encourage independence within a nurturing, child-centered atmosphere where each child's unique journey is celebrated.
Outside of school, I thrive on time with my family, exploring our local wonders. Watching my own children learn and grow enriches my perspective, influencing how I approach education by emphasising the importance of active learning and holistic development in children's lives.
As we continue to develop our Learning Community here at Great Southern Grammar, it is an honour to be in a position where I can help nurture and develop our students. As Head of Secondary School, I have the privilege of assisting students in realising their dreams and achieving their full potential. By offering a rich variety of pathways, we make almost anything possible for our students, and there are often multiple ways to reach any given goal.
During their time in Secondary School, students mature and acquire a wide range of skills, often without even realising it. These skills range from time management to leadership and building effective relationships. I find great joy in showing students how much they have already achieved along their school journey.
Outside of school, I remain actively involved in the community through sports, particularly cricket and hockey. These activities not only help me stay fit but also provide opportunities to engage with others and support the development of teamwork and sportsmanship. Being a part of these sports allows me to contribute to the community in a meaningful way and reinforces the values of collaboration and perseverance that we also emphasise at school.
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