new faces
New Faces
While there is a great focus at the beginning of the year on new students new to the school, we are also pleased to welcome some wonderful new staff members to our community.
Health & PE
Mark Haebich
Teacher - Health & Physical Education
I have been a teacher with the Department of Education since 2006, and have worked across a range of schools and educational contexts over my career, most recently with Rubicon Outdoor Education. I am enjoying being part of the Brunswick Secondary College community.
Humanities
Maddison Panozzo
Teacher - Humanities
I enjoy teaching Humanities , having studied a Bachelor of Environments (majoring in Geography) before completing my teaching qualification. I found my passion for teaching when working as a Camp Counsellor at a summer camp in Canada - I really enjoy working with young people. This year I am especially looking forward to taking students on fieldwork projects.
Matthew Lynch
Teacher - Accounting & Business
I join BSC having much experience in teaching
Humanities. I started my career as an Accountant and in 2004 I completed a second degree - a Bachelor of Teaching. From 2005 to 2015 I taught at Box Hill Senior Secondary College and held leadership roles including Year 10 and Year 11 Coordinator, Head of Student Leadership and Assessment and Reporting Coordinator. At BSC I am teaching Accounting, Business and Humanities. Outside work I enjoy an active lifestyle - bike riding, playing beach volleyball, basketball and salsa dancing.
IT Support
Eric
Van Der Paverd
IT Technician
I started my career as a technician in schools in 2005 when I took up work at my first secondary college. I have recently moved from the Shepparton area to Brunswick and have been lucky enough to find a great match in Brunswick Secondary College. I have a passion for solving complex technical problems, algorithms and for writing software.
I believe students should have access to top quality, reliable IT systems and always endeavour to meet this end. I hope to make a difference in the education of the students at BSC and provide them with the IT support they need to become first class learners in this rapidly changing world of computing.
Damien Mannix
IT Technician
I joined BSC last year and am enjoying this new role. I have gathered extensive experience in the Education sector - both state school and higher education. I have worked in a variety of roles for nearly 18 years including roles at the University of Melbourne, LaTrobe University, the University of Nottingham and Eltham College.
I enjoy working with the many staff and students at BSC, to support the BSC programs and deliver great IT outcomes.
In my spare time, I run a not for profit Music & Arts Festival - We Come Together - raising awareness for mental health, general wellbeing and promoting cultural diversity.
Arts & Technology
Eliza Lambert
Teacher -
Art & VCD
I am the new Art and Visual Communication Design (VCD) Teacher, having completed a degree in Communication Design and a Masters of Teaching. I have experience in teaching a variety of exciting Art electives to senior students including Street Art, Digital Art and VCD.
I am very excited for the year ahead - teaching and becoming a part of the wonderful BSC community.
International Student Program
Vicky Marinelis
International Student Coordinator
I have a background in teaching languages and EAL, having taught for many years in the Richmond area. In recent times I have worked in senior positions in central DET offices in the areas of Languages, International Education and Middle Years Transition.
I am enjoying being part of a vibrant school community once again!
Instrumental Music
Francis Evans
Instrumental Music
Low Strings
I began my musical career at age 4, with the Suzuki Method on violin. My fondest childhood memory is the day my father said I was big enough to play Double Bass (when I was 12)!
I have been teaching intrumental music since graduating from Melbourne University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Music Education (Secondary). I currently perform with the Shrapnel Express Trio & the Devil Goat Family String Band at functions & art galleries across Victoria. I still practice everyday and recommend playing an instrument highly to everyone!
Food Studies
Jacqui Scott
Food Studies
I studied at Victoria University, majoring in Home Economics and Health, and before joining the team at BSC, I taught at Templestowe College.
It is an exciting time for Food Studies at BSC - we are looking forward to the completion of the new Food Studies building which will also house the school canteen. I am passionate about sustainable, ethical food production and enjoy sharing my knowledge and love of food with the enthusiastic students here at BSC.