1. Where were you before this and what persuaded you to join Concordia?

Before joining Concordia College St Peters Campus, I was teaching at St John's Grammar Junior School in Belair. When seeking to shift to the next chapter of my career, I recognised the ways Concordia’s values and passions for education align with my own - most importantly, the value of deep connection with our school community, and instilling a natural curiosity and joy for lifelong learning.

2. Three words to describe you.

Fun, caring, considered.

3. What is your motivation or inspiration in your role?

My driving force and passion for teaching stems from the relationships formed with students and the broader school community. Witnessing the journey of our students, nurturing their holistic development and empowering them to reach their utmost potential is deeply gratifying.

4. If you had a superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be teleportation. I would love to travel and see the world at the click of my fingers.

5. Who would you invite to a dinner party of six guests and why? Alternatively, tell us something you might like to share that we could not possibly know?

Six guests I would like to invite to a dinner party include:

• Ted Lasso: A fictional character, but I just adore his leadership, wisdom and infectious optimism. His presence would bring a great amount of laughter and warmth. Everyone could learn a fantastic lesson from Ted, and I highly recommend all to watch his show.
• Greta Gerwig: I would invite Greta because of her remarkable talent in storytelling and the way she depicts the human experience through film. I also appreciate her strong advocacy for gender equality and diverse representation in cinema.
• Ryan Shelton: I really admire Ryan's work and positive impact through The Resilience Project and the Imperfects Podcast. His presence would promise a lovely blend of laughter and thought-provoking discussions.
• Malala Yousafzai: Malala is a strong advocate for female education and youth empowerment. Her story would be enlightening and inspiring.
• Ash Barty: I love watching the tennis and Ash’s achievements are truly remarkable. She is a wonderful role model for all both on and off the court.
• Taylor Swift: The Swiftie in me couldn’t pass this one up! Quite a fan girl moment!