New Staff

Welcome to our new staff !

Renee Lane

Renee has worked in education for the last 18 years with a focus on student management and wellbeing, health, physical education and outdoor education. Renee recently spent twelve months as a Trainer and Content Developer for the Institute of Positive Education at Geelong Grammar. Prior to this, Renee worked for eight years as a Lead Education Officer at BioLAB: The Victoria Bioscience Education Centre, which aims to engage and inspire students and teachers in the science and maths of sport and human performance. In this role, Renee led the design, development and delivery of student programmes, teacher professional development and community partnerships.  Renee is a former professional long course triathlete, elite runner and Victorian championship netballer. Renee is a big believer in starting and ending every day with a smile and is notorious for laughing at her own jokes!

Sophie Mildren

I'm Sophie Mildren, I have studied psychology for a number of years and love teaching it to VCE students. I will be teaching it along with Humanities this year at Matthew Flinders. When I'm not at work I enjoy walking my two dogs on the beach, reading and cooking.

Ted O'Neil

Ted O'Neil has taught around the state over the last seven years, enjoying meeting and learning from students, parents and teachers from various backgrounds. He loves collaborative learning and sharing his knowledge and experiences. Before teaching and throughout his teaching career, Ted has been fortunate enough to be a touring musician, recording and performing in all areas of the world. He looks forward to working with students at Matthew Flinders to build performances and a lifelong love of music.

Sonia Panek

I am excited to be joining MFG as the Mental Health Practitioner. I join you with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and families in the community, private practice and education sectors. I am passionate about wellbeing and mental health and look forward to offering evidence based support and services to students.

Outside of work I love spending time with family and friends, keeping active, walking the dogs and travelling to new destinations.

Sue-Anne Parlour

I have been a teacher for 20 years in a range of educational settings including Early Childhood and Primary. My expertise and passion lies with literacy, I take a holistic approach beginning with teaching the formative years of literacy learning as a qualified Reading Recovery teacher. As a Literacy Leader I'm experienced in assessing students’ skills, analysing data and implementing individual learning programs that complement the curriculum while providing engaging and fun lessons. I'm really looking forward to working with the team at Matthew Flinders Girls.