MEET THE TEAM @ SCSC
Our 2020 Senior School Leaders
Each fortnight we will feature mini staff bios to help our community get to know more about the dedicated staff team we have at Surf Coast Secondary College. This week we are starting with our Senior School Leaders.
Matthew Waters
What did you do before teaching?
Teaching has been my first ever professional job. I basically went from being a student, to going to University to study teaching to then getting a job as a teacher.
However while I was at University I worked in hospitality managing a pub and doubling up as a cocktail barman.
What subjects do you teach?
I’m currently teaching Health and Human Development at Years 11 and 12 in addition to teaching Health and Physical Education across the junior and middle school.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
The thing that I really enjoy the most about working at Surf Coast is probably my colleagues, everyone is super supportive of each other and great to work with. I’m also very excited for the new gyms to be built!
Bridget Kelly
What did you do before teaching?
I went to uni. I completed a degree in International Studies with a focus on global studies and history before deciding to complete a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education.
What subjects do you teach?
I teach English, Literature and History.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
SCSC is a really exciting place to work. We have brilliant kids who are happy and enthusiastic. I love that I can be creative and work together with other teachers to plan exciting learning for our students.
Zoe Christie
What did you do before teaching?
Before I was a teacher I worked in Rural Finance and Agribusiness consulting in Victoria and New South Wales.
What subjects do you teach?
I teach Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love working at SCSC because of the community that we have built. I have been teaching here since day 1 and I am so proud of everything we have achieved so far. I love working with my Senior School team, and really enjoy seeing what our students do after they finish at SCSC.
Adelaide McIver
What did you do before teaching?
Before teaching I worked in retail. I love clothes so working in a boutique clothing store was lots of fun for me while I studied my Masters of Education. I also travelled, exploring South East Asia and Europe which was amazing.
What subjects do you teach?
I am currently teaching Years 10, 11 and 12 English and Year 7 Drama.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love working at SCSC because of the staff and students. We have such a positive, hardworking community and I really enjoy collaborating with our creative and motivated students. I feel that SCSC is a welcoming, engaging space where students feel safe to be challenged and to challenge themselves and the staff here take great pride in what they do. It is amazing to work in such a dedicated environment.
Ricky Sullivan
What did you do before teaching?
I worked as a pool lifeguard in summer throughout my last few years of high school and through university.
What subjects do you teach?
I teach Senior HHD, Sports Performance, Rights and Freedoms as well as some junior PE.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
The staff are great here at SCSC, and I enjoy how the school is always striving to be innovative in our teaching.
Stephen Fenwick
What did you do before teaching?
Before teaching I did a range of things including travelling, working in retail, running outdoor education excursions for schools, and installing and selling garden sheds.
What do you teach?
I currently teach Year 10 Chemistry and Environmental Science as well as VET Sport and Recreation.
Why do you love working at SCSC?
I love working at SCSC because the students and teachers are so friendly and because educating young people is such an important job in our society.