Staff Profile

Andrea Burke

Andrea developed her love of teaching way back when she was at high school by taking a Year 9 elective subject called Cross-Age Tutoring. This was where Year 9 students were able to go to the local primary school and help younger kids with their reading. This inspired Andrea to match her love of science with her love of teaching, and become a secondary science teacher. She graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Education in 1995.

Andrea taught science and maths, sport and health at a number of Victorian country schools before accepting a position at Scoresby Secondary College in 2002.

Andrea is married and has one daughter. Her family go camping as much as they can, wakeboard whenever the weather is warm enough and love going to the snow. Andrea has two dogs, a kelpie and a pug, so is often out walking no matter the weather.

Andrea loves doing “hands-on” practical work in science classes. But what she loves more is seeing her students feel great when they achieve their personal best. Teaching VCAL Personal Development at Scoresby in previous years was also a great deal of fun for Andrea, who has many  memories from various VCAL camps.

Scoresby is a wonderful community and Andrea feels really proud to be part of it.