Welcome to New Staff

Leading Teacher Junior School - Melissa Talevski

Hello, My name is Melissa Talevski and I will be the Junior Sub School Leader at Brinbeal Secondary College, starting 2024.

I look forward to working with you all to create a community based on respect and inclusion, where everyone feels connected and is ready to learn!

Along with being a Leader, I am also an Art, Design and Technology teacher and I have taught a very long list of subjects across Years 7 to 12. I hope to inspire passions and encourage students to achieve their best, whilst always having high expectations for themselves.

I look forward to meeting you all!

English & Humanities Teacher - Rachel Sulman

Hello, I am Rachel Sulman,

I am really excited to be joining Brinbeal Secondary College in 2024 as an English teacher.

I have been teaching English, in Wyndham, for sixteen years. I love to spend time reading a good book and I look forward to discussing all your favourite books with you. I enjoy all of the narrative forms, so movies and music too.

I also enjoy spending time out in nature, especially going for a walk with my Labrador.

I am looking forward to meeting you all and the fantastic year ahead.

Health/PE Teacher - Michael Wanyama

Hi, my name is Michael, and I am super excited to be a part of the Brinbeal Secondary school community. 

I started my teaching career overseas and came to Australia to study. After finishing studies, I worked in various schools as a CRT and for the last five years I have been teaching at Noble Park English Language School. My teaching subjects are Physical Education and EAL. 

I have also worked as a school chaplain and coached junior soccer.

Although my passion is soccer, my favourite footy team is the Western Bulldogs. I am eagerly looking forward to this new and exciting journey at Brinbeal. See you soon.

English & Humanities Teacher - Katrina Essex

Hi! My name is Kat and I will be an English Humanities teacher at Brinbeal Secondary College.

After spending many years in corporate jobs, I have been teaching English, Humanities, VCE VM/VCAL in Shepparton for 5 years. I pride myself on making learning enjoyable and engaging for my students and finding things to brighten our days. 

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my two silly dogs and exploring new places. 

Can’t wait to meet you all in 2024 at our beautiful new school!

Digital Technology Teacher - Kimberley Genge

Hello, my name is Kimberley Genge and I am so excited to be joining Brinbeal Secondary College in 2024 as the Digital Technology teacher!

I cannot wait to share all my knowledge with you all as we begin our new journey with our new school and amazing facilities next year.

In my spare time I like to play netball and football, and I also love to spend my summers at the beach and in the ocean.

I am so excited to meet you all and create the foundation of an amazing school together!

Resource Centre Manager - Alice Tottle 

Hi, my name is Alice and I am thrilled to be appointed to the role of Resource Centre Manager at Brinbeal Secondary College.

I have been working in school libraries for 20 years now, and as an avid lover of books, I feel I am in the right profession. I am super excited about building up a brand new Resource Centre, and welcome your input so you can enjoy the space as well.

Aside from my book hoarding habit, my indulgences include attending musical theatre productions, especially ones performed by local community groups, and attending music festivals and concerts.

I look forward to meeting the Brinbeal Secondary College community in 2024.

Reception/ Admin - Emma Schryvers 

My name is Emma and I’m so excited to be a part of the team at Brinbeal Secondary College. 

I come with many years of experience in the medical field and I pride myself on attending to the needs and health of those around me. 

In my spare time I do enjoy the outdoors. Camping and water sports with our 3 girls on the lake are my ultimate favourite. 

I am looking forward to meeting you all and can’t wait for the new beginning of Brinbeal in 2024. 

Reception/ Admin - Amanda Stewart 

Hello, my name is Amanda and I am excited to be joining the Administration team at Brinbeal Secondary College.

I’ve worked in Customer Service and Leadership roles in the corporate world for over 20 years, and look forward to bringing those skills and more into the school.

I am a mum of 2 girls, 11 years and 9 months (a 3rd if you count our rescue cat, Cindy).  One thing we love doing together is watching AFL, specifically the Carlton Blues, cheering them on in our matching outfits every week.

I look forward to meeting everyone when the 2024 school year begins.

ICT - Sasitheran Vijayasingam 

Working in education as an IT Technician resonates within me as something immensely rewarding.

I believe that I am not only rectifying technological problems, but rather shaping young minds and fostering people to feel comfortable working around and with technology in all its forms. 

I strongly believe in nurturing innovation and being a part of something extraordinary in a brand new school such as that of Brinbeal. I view this opportunity as a career filled with purpose and passion, where I can observe and witness the transformative impacts technology can have on the lives of educators and students daily"