St. Brendan's Primary School Advisory Council

We would like to introduce the Members of the 

St. Brendan's Primary School Advisory Council

John 

My name is John and I am a proud parent of two children at St Brendan’s Primary School. Grace is in Year 4 with Miss Williams and Tom is in Year 2 with Miss Mangiameli.  We also have Kate on the way for Foundation year in 2022.  I am a Psychologist and have been in the local area for 27 years.  I am happy to represent parent views at St Brendan’s and would welcome conversations about any ideas you may have to contribute to the school community.

Duncan Moodie

My name is Duncan Moodie and I have 2 children at St Brendan's.  Leo is in Year 2 with 

Mr Kelly and Maisie is in Foundation with Mr Brian.  I also have a third child, Posy, who is keen to start when she is old enough.  I am a local private practice Physiotherapist having first moved to Shepparton 10 years ago.  I am excited to be part of the voice for the parent group of St Brendan's and look forward to joining this Advisory Council. 

Greg Stevens

I’ve been part of the St. Brendan’s parish community since Mum started teaching at the school in 1980 and am a graduate of St. Brendan’s PS (1990) and Notre Dame College (1996).  My wife Kelly and I have 3 daughters, all Baptised at St. Brendan’s and last year we transferred them to the school wanting them to be educated with strong catholic values. I’m looking forward to working with the school community achieve its goals over the next 3 years.

Kim Wall

I'm Kim and I am the mother of Eliza, who is in Grade 4 in Mrs Freeman's class.  I work at Primary Care Connect, a local community Health Service. I am looking forward to being a representative on the advisory board and contributing to the vision and direction of our school.

Josephine Spencer

Hi, my name is Josephine Spencer.   I am mum to Madison who is in Year 1 at St Brendan's. Married to Mark, we live on 50 acres North of Tatura.  I work for AFL Goulburn Murray as the Goulburn Valley League Operations Manager.  I am also the Operations Manager for AFL GM's Tribunal.  I have been a Board member of the Shepparton Chamber of Commerce for almost 9 years.  I am passionate about the Region we live in and looking forward to contributing to the great work St Brendan's does.  I look forward to meeting you all.

Christina Tolentino

Hi I’m Cristina, I’m a mum of two.  My youngest, Cyd is in Year1, and my eldest child Cristoff, graduated from St. Brendan’s and Notre Dame College.  I’m a local GP and I am happy to be a representative for parents of our wonderful school. 

Tyler Tricarico

Tyler has been a Health professional of almost 30 years who's worked across a broad spectrum of fields including medical, mental health, addiction and forensic.

He has completed a Grad Cert in Addictions and near completion of a Grad Dip in Forensic Behavioural Science. Special interest in neuroplasticity and problem-solving therapy.

Tyler has enjoyed travel, having walked Mt Sinai where Moses received the ten commandments, visited St Catherine's Monastery 'Chapel enclosing the Burning Bush', walked the streets of Constantinople and Damascus and seen the sunset on Jerusalem 'the holy land' many years ago.  

Favourite book: Finding your Element - Sir Ken Robinson

Favourite restaurant: Joanie's Baretto (Melb)

Favourite food: Italian street food

Favourite sporting team: Tottenham Hotspur

People who inspire him: Gabor Mate (physician), Jennifer Robinson (lawyer) & Jordan Peterson (psychologist) 

Leon Sargeant

I currently have 3 children at the school (Foundation, Year 1, and Year 3) and another who can’t wait to start.  I have lived and worked in Shepparton for the last 17 years and we have made many great friends through the school.  I’m excited about being part of the Advisory Council and making a contribution to the school community.