New Staff at Ringwood

New Staff for 2017

Karl McNamara:

Subjects:  Drama/Media

Passions:  Singing, Acting, Directing, Musical Theatre, French Bulldogs

I’m loving the extreme passion the students have for all areas of performing arts. I have heard some amazing student bands from my desk in the PAC.

Karly Horton:

Hi, my name is Karly Horton and I’m really excited to be at Ringwood SC this year.

I teach Psychology, Intergreat and Health and I’m looking after the House system and Community Engagement. I thrive on the reciprocal relationships that I build with students and staff and am interested in understanding how people think.

I have had a positive experience in my classes so far, all of the students have been kind, helpful and engaged in their work. I am passionate about travelling, learning about the world and making the most out of every opportunity that I am presented with!

Lara King:

Greetings all, I am thrilled to be teaching at Ringwood this year. I have been teaching English and Literature at the Distance Education Centre Victoria based in Thornbury for the last few years.

I am excited about being back in the classroom and working face to face with my students. I have wonderful classes this year teaching Year 10 and 11 Literature and 10 and 11 English and my bright new young things in Year 7 English.

I am very passionate about language in all forms, novels, poetry, film and plays but I’m particularly interested in what students read and think and feel.

I have been genuinely impressed with my student’s willingness to share their views and being highly respectful of others. My future moment I am really looking forward to is seeing my Year 7’s in Year 12!

Prue Bon:

I’m very excited to be starting 2017 at Ringwood Secondary College! I’ve spent the last few years working in the country, which was a lovely experience, but it is such a pleasure to be back in the ‘big smoke’ and at a school with such energy and positivity.

As Ms Bon, I teach English, which is fortunate since this is a subject I’m passionate about. When I can find spare time, I enjoy writing stories and reading books, and I find I am always trying to read things that my students are reading so that we have something to talk about. After only a few weeks, I am really loving how friendly the students at Ringwood are; it is such a wonderful thing to have them say ‘thank-you’ after a lesson!

I have a feeling this is going to be a great year.  

Beatrice Dauguet

Bonjour!

I teach French and English. My passions include travelling and exploring different horizons, hiking, boxing and cooking. I also love reading –I’m a massive bookworm!

I was at Ringwood last year as a student teacher and I’m so excited to be part of the school community! I look forward to meeting new staff and students and establishing some really strong and positive relationships.

Marissa Lee:

I teach English, French and Humanities; I love being able to share my passion for and knowledge of these subjects with my students.

My life outside school involves as much sport as I can fit into my schedule – basketball, AFL and a bit of netball – and my weekends and holidays generally involve lots of social outings, beach trips, and traveling. That, or pure hibernation.

RSC has given me a very warm welcome and I am loving the positive, supportive culture adopted by the staff and students. Looking forward to an exciting year!

Haris Boyd-Gerny:

What do hipsters become if everyone is a hipster? 

Greetings! My name is Haris Boyd-Gerny and I teach Music and Humanities. If you find me at RSC I will most likely be playing jazz guitar, pondering philosophical conundrums and collating cat memes.

I have loved the willingness of RSC students to learn and try new opportunities. Looking forward to the many jams ahead.