Welcome New Staff

The College welcomes 6 new staff members

Leanne Sjollema

Associate Principal (Acting)

I studied a Bachelor of Rural Science at University and have been teaching Agriculture in schools around the country for the past 20 years, including a few years previously here at WACOA Cunderdin. I am passionate about Agricultural Education, having worked to develop new ag courses and to support educators around the state to ensure the agricultural industry is placed in good hands with our college graduates. 

I am really excited to be back at Cunderdin and look forward to supporting our excellent staff team as they encourage our students to grab every opportunity available to them and strive to achieve their goals over the next 12 months.

Bree Landrigan

High School Generalist Teacher

I spent 22 years in the Northwest, where I worked in civil construction and mining, including 8 years at Rio Tinto. I am a qualified fixed and mobile plant operator by trade and pursued studies to become a teacher in 2015, specializing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Prior to relocating to Cunderdin, I taught in South Hedland and Halls Creek.

I look forward to helping students discover their future paths after graduation.

Agnieszka (Aga) Zawada

School Officer

Hello. My name is Agnieszka Zawada. I am the School Officer in the Residential area at the College.

I care for and support our students and their families in daily school life and focus on theirs needs. It is important that students feel comfortable in our school and take full advantage of the opportunity to study with us.

For several years I have had the pleasure of working with students in various schools in Perth. I enjoy establishing contacts and building positive relationships with people. I am open to the worldview and opinion of others.

Saxon Rice-Fazey

Technical Officer - Cropping

I graduated from WACOA Cunderdin in 2017 and chose to pursue a career in the cropping and machinery sectors of the Agricultural industry.

I have worked on a variety of properties of various size and capacity, as well as a few ag machinery dealerships. I’m a former Precision Technology specialist, focused mainly with Case and New Holland and numerous after-market systems.

I’m looking forward to helping the students gain a strong grasp of the cropping sector and assisting them with getting industry ready should they want to pursue a career in Agriculture.

David Mathias

Vocational Trainer - Automotive

I started my career in Mechanical Engineering, migrated to Australia from the United Kingdom and found myself in the Panel and Paint trade.

I'm looking forward to sharing and passing on my knowledge and experience gathered over the years to the students.

Rosalie Packham 

Year 11 and 12 General English Teacher

Hello, my name is Rosalie Packham, and I’m excited to be teaching Year 11 and 12 General English at WA Agricultural College of Agriculture (WACoA-C).

Tammin has been home for the past 25 years, where I live on a farm with my husband, Gregory. We run sheep and grow wheat, barley, lupins, and canola. Our two children, Scott and Holly, have both pursued their interests—Scott, a graduate of WACoA-C, is now a successful light vehicle mechanic in York, while Holly is in her third year of studying Early Childhood Teaching at ECU Joondalup.

Throughout my teaching career, I have worked in many Wheatbelt schools, teaching students from Kindergarten to Year 12. I am passionate about helping young people develop their skills and confidence, guiding them to strive for their best and discover new opportunities.

Outside of the classroom, I am a West Coast Eagles supporter and a member of the Kellerberrin-Tammin (KATS) football community. During winter, you’ll often find me on the sidelines cheering on the team or helping out in the canteen at home games.

I look forward to getting to know the students and working with them to achieve their goals.