Full Name:

Glenn Roberts

Role at St Joseph's:

Teacher of Visual Arts, Religious Education and Special Programs : Life Skills

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

Degree Art & Design. Post Grad Education. Post Grad Student Welfare. Diploma of Pastoral Formation (Education Track). Diploma Art Therapy and Counselling. Worked as a Graphic Designer and Illustrator prior to Teaching.

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

27 years

What do you love most about working at St Joseph's College?

Engaging with the students and families on their path through education. Working with the most vulnerable students and seeing them shine. Opportunities given to students and staff to experience all aspects of learning. Knowing all we do is steeped in the Brigidine tradition.

What has been your most memorable moment in your time at St Joseph's College?

Being part of the Timor-Leste Immersion for 10 years and seeing the life changing experiences our students encounter.

What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?

That I still love teaching, especially the most vulnerable students. I have a passion for the arts.

Full Name:

Zoe Taylor

Role at St Joseph's College:

Education Support Officer in Year 8 classes

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

Diploma of Community Services and Cert IV in Child, Youth and Family Interventions. Allied Health Certificates. Disabillity Support and Behavioural Support Background.

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

Commenced in 2023.

What do you love most about working at St Joseph's College?

The culture within the staff and how everyone catches up and talks to each other.

What has been your most memorable moment in your time at St Joseph's College?

Going on excursions with the kids.

What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?

I have syndactyly (webbed toes).

Full Name:

Clint Jurey

Role at St Joseph's College:

Maintenance Manager

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

Qualified Carpenter

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

2 years

What do you love most about working at St Joseph's College?

St Joes is a really great place to work as all the staff and even students are easy to get along with and it's great that I get to have a chat and have a laugh with them all throughout the day.

What has been your most memorable moment in your time at St Joseph's College?

Getting to watch the start of the next chapter for the school begin with the construction of Kildare Campus.

What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?

That I think Turkish Delight is the best chocolate out of the Cadbury Favourite Box!

Full Name:

Emily Devitt

Role at St Joseph's College:

I am currently part of the Year Seven teaching team at Kildare Campus. This year I am teaching Year 9 and 7 English. I am also a Year 7 Learning Mentor for Moore 2. I share this role with Jess Oliver.

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

Bachelor of Media Studies (Journalism) at La Trobe University, Bundoora. Diploma of Education (Secondary teaching - English and Religious Education.) I have been teaching for 20 years and I started my teaching career in 2003 at FCJ College in Benalla. From there I moved to Dumfries, Scotland to teach at Dumfries Academy. When I returned to Australia I moved to Sydney where I taught at Marist College North Shore which was an all boys high school for 12 years.

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

This year is my fourth year at St Joseph's.

What do you love most about working at St Joseph's College?

I went to St Joseph's as a student and my time here really helped me to foster a great sense of social justice and I can see that still happening for students here today. St Joes really is a place of inclusion and acceptance where students are encouraged to develop a great sense of empathy and stand up for the right of equality for all.

What has been your most memorable moment in your time at St Joseph's College?

It’s not one specific moment but whenever the school gathers for a sporting event I love seeing the House Spirit come to life. Students supporting each other and trying their best to help their House win as many points as possible is always fantastic to witness. I’ve also loved going to Year 7 camp - it’s always a really fun time for both students and teachers and I think we all return to school with a great sense of camaraderie for each other.

What is one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?

I’ve jumped out of a plane skydiving and I’ve been cage swimming with great white sharks in the ocean.

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