Meet Our Teaching Staff
Learn more about the many wonderful teachers we have at St Stephen's.
Meet Our Teaching Staff
Learn more about the many wonderful teachers we have at St Stephen's.
Name: | Mr Richard Baker
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Qualifications: | BSc (Hons) Astrophysics
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Department/s: | Science & ICT
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Interests/Hobbies: | Tabletop gaming.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Forming positive relationships with students. |
Name: | Dwayne Miller
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
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Department/s: | Humanities
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Interests/Hobbies: | Metal detecting, collecting militaria, 3D printing.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Attending the Australian Geography Teachers Association conference in Darwin and bringing back some skills and experience to enhance my classroom activities and practice further. |
Name: | Emma Kleyn
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Business (Accounting) Master of Teaching and Learning (Secondary)
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Department/s: | Mathematics
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Interests/Hobbies: | Basketball, Music, Formula 1.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Visiting some of my extended family in Sydney. |
Name: | Emily Kitchiner
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Email address: | ekitchiner@cns.catholic.edu.au
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Qualifications: | AMusA BEd (Secondary)
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Department/s: | Music and RE.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Live gigs, musical theatre, good coffee and watching British panel shows!
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | A new series of Australian Survivor, snuggles with my cute but slightly violent kitten and fitting in as many gigs as physically possible! |
Name: | Julia Debel
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Qualifications: | Teacher
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Department/s: | Mathematics
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Interests/Hobbies: | Spending time with family and friends, Touch Football & Netball.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Year 10 Community Day. |
Name: | Ms Renee Gedye
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Fine Arts (UNSW) Grad Dip Ed P-12 (La Trobe) TAE Cert IV
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Department/s: | English, Arts, Diversity.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Gardening, Dogs.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Seeing students develop an independent love of learning and working towards achieving their goals. |
Name: | Morgan Ah Gum
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Education; Graduate Certificate in Religious Education
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Department/s: | English, Geography and Religion.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Reading, socialising with family and friends, camping.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Meeting and teaching new students, and reconnecting with past students. I'm also looking forward to spending quality and enjoyable time with my family and friends. |
Name: | Tippie Viljoen
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Qualifications: | Diploma of Education (Snr Prim.) B.A. Degree B.Ed. Hon. Degree
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Department/s: | Religion, English and Humanities.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Travelling, Crafts, Reading and Theatre.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Completing my Religion Studies and also ticking off an item on my bucket list, I want to learn to play the saxophone. |
Name: | Angelique Breakspear
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Email address: | abreakspea@cns.catholic.edu.au
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Secondary Education
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Department/s: | English and Science.
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Interests/Hobbies: | I enjoy playing cards with my beautiful Nonna and going out for coffee with friends!
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Building positive relationships with the new cohort of Year 7 students, both inside and outside of the classroom. |
Name: | Valentina Lister
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Theatre Arts Bachelor of Education
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Department/s: | Drama, Religion.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Music - singing, guitar, would like to add trombone to this list. Catholic theology and culture, especially writings of the saints.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Being creative, reading beautiful books, learning new things with my family and my students. |
Name: | Kristy Braes
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Music Post Graduate Diploma Learning & Teaching (Secondary)
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Department/s: | The Arts & LOTE, Religion.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Camping, cooking, music.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Growing the Instrumental Music Program and performing within the community. |
Name: | Stacey Crockford
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Email address: | scrockford@cns.catholic.edu.au
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Education (secondary)
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Department/s: | English, History, Religion.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Reading, watching TV/movies, spending time with family and friends.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Meeting many new students and families, and enjoying those moments when students comprehend a new concept or master a new skill. |
Name: | Simone Gillies
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Qualifications: | Master of Applied Science (Teacher Librarianship)
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Department/s: | Library
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Interests/Hobbies: | Reading (obviously), travel and swimming.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Some local travel. |
Name: | Michael Luff
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Qualifications: | Diploma of Teaching and Bachelor of Education.
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Department/s: | H&PE, Maths and RE.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Reading, Music, generally all sports and walking.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Being engaged and happy with all aspects of life. |
Name: | Samantha Schermer
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Qualifications: | BSc(Hons), M.Phil, PDDipEd
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Department/s: | Science.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Horse riding.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | A great year in the science department. |
Name: | Nola Nunes
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Education (Cum Laude) Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology Diploma in Business Computing
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Department/s: | English, Humanities, Religion.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Travelling, reading, gardening, fishing, cooking and baking.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | My daughter starting high school and being able to share this experience with her. |
Name: | Noelene Lep
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Education
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Department/s: | English and Student Diversity
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Interests/Hobbies: | Reading, gardening, being outdoors in general and making sourdough bread.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Learning how to strum a tune on my ukelele. |
Name: | Liam McGuire
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Qualifications: | PTT Approved teacher. Currently doing a Master in Teaching. Bachelor of Social Work.
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Department/s: | Maths, Religion, History.
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Interests/Hobbies: | Running, spending the weekend with my children, hiking & Board games.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Being in the classroom as a teacher for the first time as well as welcoming the arrival of child number 4. |
Name: | Adelle Somerton
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Qualifications: | BSC and Dip Teach (NZ)
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Department/s: | Science
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Interests/Hobbies: | Travel, Reading, I love Star Wars and Harry Potter
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Year 7 Camp and 2024 Formal |
Name: | Geraldine Petersen
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Qualifications: | Bachelor of Education (Secondary) majoring in Health and Physical Education and Biology (current). Certificate IV in Dance Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies
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Department/s: | Art, Health and Physical Education, Science
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Interests/Hobbies: | Dance, Camping & Fishing.
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In 2024 I'm looking forward to: | Getting to know students and being a part of their successes, continuing dance club and teaching the new Year 7 Dance rotation. |
Name: | Stacey Beattie |
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Name: | Milly Bernardi |
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Name: | Regina Holden |
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Name: | Paul McLennan |
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Name: | Deanne Morrow |
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Name: | Timothy O'Hallahan |
Email address: | tohallahan1@cns.catholic.edu.au
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Name: | Emily Pensini |
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Name: | Kristin Tennyson |
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Name: | Giancarlo Veschetti |
Email address: | gveschetti@cns.catholic.edu.au
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