Staff Profiles - Get to know our staff -
Suzie Harrison
I thought we might add an extra segment to the College newsletter and give you a little more insight into the wonderful people who make up our College community.
In this edition, we will be highlighting our Executive Team – our Principals and Business Manager. I am very fortunate to work alongside some truly amazing people, and I thought it would be lovely for our wider community to get to know them a little better.
Role at GSC: (Teaching area/method, leadership position, support role, etc.)
Principal Class Team - Outdoor Education and Environmental Studies, PE, Health, HHD
Years in Education: 20
Previous Career(s) or Jobs Before Education:
Kitchen Hand, Barista, Lifeguard, Mobile Animal Farm Animal Handler, Kayaking Instructor, Australian Defence Force – Army Reserves.
Voluntary Roles – CFA volunteer, Auskick and Superkick Coordinator
Hobbies & Interests: Snowboarding, Skiing, Caravaning/Camping, Mountain bike Riding, Motorbike Riding, Wakeboarding – Anything outdoors and active.
Do You Have Any Pets? Yes - 2 Dogs and a Lizard - Diesel - Kelpie, Ferret - Jack Russell and Hulk - Bearded Dragon
An Interesting Fact About Me: I grew up knowing what hard work looked like from a very young age growing up on a farm. The dream one day is to own and run my own beef cattle farm with my Husband and Son and build a home that is totally off grid and sustainable.
Favourite Sport(s)/Team(s): All sport interests me – Love supporting Aussies at an international level especially at the Winter Olympics. But I am a diehard NRL supporter and member of my beloved Melbourne Storm and QLD Maroons.
Favourite Holiday Destination: Falls Creek in Winter and Bright in Summer.
The Best Thing I Love About GSC: Hands down the people and the community – Students, Staff and Families – everyone is super supportive, friendly and passionate about GSC – Love that!
Three Core Values I Live By
- Integrity
- Respect
Legacy
Quick Questions
☕ Coffee or Tea? Coffee – At least 3-4 a day
🍫 Favourite Treat: Lollies – Red Frogs
📚 Favourite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird
🎵 Favourite Music Artist/Band: Vance Joy & Mumford and Sons
🌏 Dream Travel Destination: Summit of Everest – I wish – it does say dream destination
💬 Personal Motto or Favourite Quote:
I have a few
- ‘Be Brilliant at the Basics’
- ‘Connection before Content’
- ‘Invest your energy in the things you can control’
- ‘Treat others how you would like to be treated - Kindness is a powerful thing’