Staff Profiles

Full Name:

Michelle Anderson

Role at St Joseph's College:

Learning Mentor, Geography and Religion Teacher

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

Bachelor of Education in Anthropology and Sociology, Diploma of Education

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

18 years

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

Working in such a beautiful setting with so much history. I also love building positive relationships with my students to allow them to develop, learn and have a feeling of belonging and acceptance.

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

When all four members of my family became a St Joseph's family this year together.

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

I am actually a bit of a celebrity as I went to prom with Jon Scott from the Property Brothers!

Full Name:

Jarred Vehlen

Role at St Joseph's College:

I teach English and Humanities. This year, I am teaching Year 9 Humanities (History), Year 11 VCE History, Year 10 English, and Year 11 English.

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

I have a Bachelor of Arts (with First Class Honours) and a Diploma of Secondary Education. I have been teaching since 2012, have an interest in and continue to develop my knowledge and understanding of philosophy, theology, literature and history.

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

I began teaching at St Joseph's College this year.

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

Getting to meet and work with students and colleagues who are genuinely seeking to know more about the world and the human condition/our place within it.

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

Seeing the Chapel for the first time and hearing the sound of the riverboats.

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

That I have many children.

Full Name:

Lucy Teasdale

Role at St Joseph's College:

Student Services

Qualifications/Work/Study History:

Worked in finance/administration since 1996

Length of time at St Joseph's College:

Since 2019

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

Friendships, work ethic and traditions.

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

Seeing my children come through the school as students.

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

I don't really like watching cricket haha!