Staff Introductions

We would like to welcome our latest members of staff:

Name: Elizabeth Smith

Classes Teaching in 2023: Director of Wellbeing, Year 7 English, Year 8 English, Year 11 Mentor group

Last Place I was working/studying: was Southern Cross Primary School, Clayton South Primary School

Fun Fact/Best Thing You’ve Learnt: Lego Tyres are the most sold each year.

What inspired you to become a teacher: My own educational experiences and that one teacher that made the difference

What are you looking most forward to this year? Seeing all the amazing things the students achieve

Name:

Ash Aylen

Classes Teaching in 2023:

7MA3, 7HPE2, 8MA4, 8HPE4, 9HPEA, 10SCI4, 10HPE5

Last Place I was working/studying:

Cranbourne Secondary College

Fun Fact/Best Thing You’ve Learnt:

You can use slime mold and oats to find the most efficient public transport routes to major cities

What inspired you to become a teacher:

For me nothing can beat the moment when a student who has been struggling with a concept “gets” it. The sight of their joy when it “clicks” for them and they celebrate their accomplishment is likely one of the greatest rewards of teaching.

What are you looking most forward to this year?

Getting to teach a new subject, challenge myself in improving my skills and making new friends and colleagues.

Name: Qian Chen

Classes Teaching in 2023:

Year 7 Mentor group
Year 7 Japanese (beginner class)
Year 8 Japanese (beginner class)
Year 8 English
Year 9 Japanese (beginner class)
EAL Unit 1&2

Last Place I was working/studying: Melbourne University

Fun Fact/Best Thing You’ve Learnt: Universities do not prepare you for the real stuff

What inspired you to become a teacher: My first Japanese teacher

What are you looking most forward to this year? Getting to know my students