Our Staff

Interview with….. Shantelle STIMSON

Welcome to Mount Beauty Secondary College.  Are you ready for your first official “grilling”? 

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What subjects do you teach here?

Maths & Science for years 7-10.

When did you start teaching here? 

2 weeks ago.

Where have you previously taught? 

At a Secondary College in Geelong

Where are you from? 

The Bellarine Peninsula

Why were you interested in coming here?

My fiance and I have been coming to Mt Beauty for the past 10 years especially over winter. I’ve always loved the idea of living here, so we made the idea reality, trading the beaches for the mountains. 

 Why Maths/Science?

I’ve been a maths specialist for the past 5 years and have always been interested in science.  Maths is in everything and I love supporting students in growing their critical thinking and problem solving skills

Best thing about teaching?

I love encouraging students to have a more positive mindset in their learning and especially maths. The best thing is those light bulb moments in learning where students are able to make connections and see their growth. 

What was your 1st job?

I worked on my family farm as a kid, but my first actual job was piano teaching.

Do you have siblings?

Yes – I’m the youngest of 3.  I have an older brother and sister.  I was the mediator of the family out of my siblings! 

If you had to be Siamese twins with one person, which person would you pick to be stuck with?

My sister.

If you could only wear one type of shoes for the rest of your life, what type of shoes would it be?

My Vans.

Best thing you have eaten this year?

I just returned from a ski holiday in Japan and everything was good! Fresh sashimi and okanamiyaki if I have to name something.

Place you would like to visit next?

I’d like to travel and explore more locally, especially to go on camping trips. Now we are living here it will be really nice to explore the area in other seasons.

If you were offered a free trip to space by Elon Musk would you accept? 

Yes. Absolutely.  Who wouldn’t want to? A lifetime opportunity. 

What are you listening to Music/podcast?

Australian Indie hits on spotify.

What are you reading? (book/magazine/website)

I still love YA fiction and rom-coms or thrillers (Steven King)

Favourite ski mountain? 

In Australia – Falls Creek. In Japan - Hakuba.

Best ski run in the world? 

I haven’t skied there yet – but I would love to go to the Swiss Alps to ski.

Ski or snowboard? 

Snowboard. I’ve never tried skiing…yet!

Have you ever gotten really lost? What happened? 

Nope. I’m a really organised person.  I don’t let myself get into those situations.

Do you have pets?

Yes, 2 dogs – a border collie named Krystal who is an absolute delight – so well-behaved and calm and a kelpie named Arch who is a real sweetheart and who loves a cuddle.  They both love it here and going for lots of walks and adventures.

Enjoying living in Mount Beauty?

Yes, everything is so close - I haven’t had to drive my car anywhere yet (excluding day trips).  I love the pondage walk and the community as a whole.