Alba News

New Staff at St Albans Secondary College

Duong Nguyen

I have been a teacher for 7 years. I love all things science and maths. These subjects allow me to make sense of the world around me. When I am not exploring science and maths with my students, I love applying my understanding to fashion design. I also love growing orchids and looking after my ponds and chooks on the weekend.

Helen Sultana

Helen Sultana has experience in a range of subjects in both Primary and Secondary education. She was recently working at a not for profit organisation focusing on cyber safety and, is teaching Textiles and Food Studies to Years 7,8, 9 & 10 at SASC.

Stephanie Rofe

My subject areas are Physical Education, Health and Mathematics. This year I will be taking 7 Core Physical Education classes working with students from Years 7-9. I look forward to working with the students this year and sharing my passion for fitness, sport and health.

Emily Simoes

I am a Year 7 and 8 Humanities and English teacher at St. Albans Secondary College. I commenced my career at St. Albans Secondary College during term three in 2016 where I taught Humanities and Comprehension to a range of junior and middle school students. This year, I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to return to such an amazing school like St Albans Secondary and look forward to meeting new teachers and teaching new students.  

Vikki Bunce

I’m the new Teacher Librarian at St Albans. Originally from Queensland, I’ve lived in Melbourne for the past 5 years and loved every minute of it. I believe being a Teacher Librarian is one of the best jobs in the world – if not THE best. I’m in the privileged position of being able to work with teachers across all subjects and students of all ages.

My area of expertise is in information management, trying to make the process of finding information easier for students and staff by providing relevant, reliable resources to support the areas they’re studying or teaching. My job revolves around literacy of all kinds. I help students find the right book for them as each student is individual in their needs and reading tastes. And I teach [and help teachers teach] information literacy – finding, assessing, evaluating, using and referencing information - helping students to be better, more independent researchers.

Emma Viney

I am extremely excited to join the team here at St Albans Secondary College. I teach year 7 and 8 Japanese and Year 9 English. I am extremely passionate about language and culture and cannot wait to learn more. I lived in Japan as part of an exchange program when I was at university and I hope to bring my personal experiences of living in another country to the classroom. I love to add interesting facts throughout my lessons and to celebrate Japanese cultural events. 

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

John Hammond

I have come to St Albans Secondary College from Essendon Keilor College to teach Mathematics and will be teaching Years 9 and 11. I have over 20 years of teaching experience in Maths, Science and IT. This year I will also be sharing the role of Maths KLA head.  Outside of school I enjoy gardening and travel.

Damien St Pierre

I am extremely excited to be teaching at SASC this year which is already proving to be an extremely supportive school, both for the students and the staff. This year I have the pleasure of having 7G, 8G and 9D for Mathematics. Before starting my career in education, I previously worked as an Air Force officer, a snowboard instructor and hotel supervisor which has taken me all over the world. I also have a love of anything sports or tech related.

Rosanna Williams

I have the pleasure of teaching Years 7, 8 and 9 Science this year. Before coming to St Albans Secondary College I worked as a Wildlife presenter with Animals of Oz mobile education zoo. I have a love for all things environmental science and a passion for incorporating this into my teaching.  St Albans have been very welcoming and supportive in my transition into the school and I cannot be more excited to be a part of this community. 

Chloe Marie

This is my first year teaching at St Albans Secondary College after studying at the University of Melbourne. I teach Maths and Science and am passionate about all things Geology! In my spare time I enjoy playing netball, sipping coffee and going on hikes.

Salvina Vella

I am excited to be working with the whole school community at St Albans Secondary college this year teaching Biology, Chemistry and Math. I am very passionate about my subject areas and aim to make my classes enjoyable and inspirational. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, camping and bush walking. 

 

I'm looking forward to the year to come!

Anda Cavar

I am only here for a term but will be making a difference to the students at this school. During my time here I am teaching Drama, Comprehension, Humanities and year 11 VCAL work related skills. During my first couple of weeks here I have enjoyed all my classes and getting to know my students. When I am not teaching I enjoy reading and going to see live performances.

Ben Beagley

I’m teaching English as an Additional Language and I am looking forward to working with years 7, 8, 9 and 10 at St Albans. I love travelling, spending time with friends and playing sport. My favourite football team is Richmond and I am hoping (dreaming) that they will win the grand final this year. I’m really excited to be a part of this community and getting to know you all.

Bronwyn Salton

Following university studies where she majored in modern languages, Bronwyn Salton worked as a nightclub singer, as a translator in military intelligence and as a television presenter before completing her studies in education and venturing into the classroom as a teacher. She has lived in France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Japan, Iceland (of course!) and travelled extensively throughout Vietnam but now finds her home in St Albans.

Sophie Williams

I will be teaching English and Literacy this year. I have spent the last few years working at Lakeview Senior College where I have taught English and Literature, but I have been fortunate to also teach other subjects I am passionate about, including Health and Human Development and Psychology.

 

I look forward to working with students across the three sub-schools and getting to know what they are passionate about, both in- and out-of-school. In my spare time I enjoy watching films, cycling and, most importantly, reading.

Melrose Tran

I was born and raised in the western suburbs of Melbourne. I am a graduate from The University of Melbourne with a degree in the Bachelor of Music and Master in Teaching.

 

My passion in music flourished when I was able to play Fur Elise on the piano at a young age. I find an enjoyment in playing classical music and covers of my favourite pop songs. Playing the piano also helps me relax.

 

Aside from music, I love to travel and do adventure sports, occasionally at the same time. My memorable moment would have to be the time I went kayaking in the mangrove forest of Krabi, Thailand.

 

This is my first year at St Albans Secondary College where I will be teaching Music, Humanities and Comprehension.

Louise Ferguson

I have worked in education for 7 years in both Special Ed. and more recently mainstream.

  • 4 years as the Office Manager at the Western Autistic School (Autism Teaching Institute)
  • 2 Years as the Facilities Manager at Broadmeadows Special Development School
  • 1 Year as the P.A. to the Principal at Sunbury Downs College
  • I am currently studying InDesign and like to paint and draw in my spare time.

I am married with two young children (Beau and Harry) and we adopted a dog last year called Edith!  

 

We moved from the UK to Australia in 2009 and are happily settled in New Gisborne.

Cheree Dobra

After becoming a little acquainted with the college in Term 4 last year, I’m so delighted to back teaching English this year. I hail from Gilmore College for Girls in Footscray, which was an excellent 7 years teaching Humanities and English. Last year I enjoyed a year off to spend some time in Europe and even dabbled in a little factory work where vinyl records are made and worked on some music projects. Extremely pumped to get stuck into my English classes, getting to know my students better and staff likewise. 

Anna Beall

This is my first year at St Albans Secondary College. Last year I completed my Masters in Social Work at La Trobe University in Bendigo. I am really enjoying living in the city and working here. SASC has such a positive work environment, the staff are friendly, the support is amazing and I am getting some great experience.

Jason Price

I’m new to St Albans Secondary College this year, in the position of DET Specialist Technician working in the IT Support team.

My main focus in the IT Office is supporting the Apple Macintosh devices across the College and providing support and advise.

Max Smith

Hi, my name is Max Smith I have come to St Albans Secondary College to be part of the Food Studies helping with in the kitchens. Last year I was the training for the V.E.T hospitality and will be again forthis year through IMVC.

 

I am a qualitied chef and have work all over Australia and in Eourope, I look foward to working with you all in food studies and VET.

Angela Hanley

I have been teaching for the past 14 years and am excited to be joining the team at SASC. This year I am teaching Year 7-9 Science, Year 9 Maths and Year 12 Biology and look forward to working with students to explore and explain the world through Maths and Science.