Staff
As we move into the 2022 year, I would like to welcome the following new staff members who have joined the Kilbreda community.
Jane Delahunty
Jane has taken on the role of Wellbeing Leader Years 10 to 12 and is also teaching Business Management and English.
Jane most recently worked at Wesley College, Prahran where she has had six years' experience as Head of Houses (Assistant Head of Senior School).
When asked about her first impression of Kilbreda Jane commented, “I was made to feel very welcome and supported by the staff. The students are respectful, friendly and considerate. I am looking forward to being part of and contributing to the Kilbreda community.”
Marnie Kavanagh
Marnie joins us as a classroom teacher of English for Term 1. Marnie has most recently worked with adult learners and VCAL students in the vocational sector. Prior to this, Marnie was a teacher of English and Drama at Padua College. Marnie has also previously spent time at Kilbreda working as a casual relief teacher.
When asked about her first impressions of Kilbreda, Marnie commented, “The sense of community here at Kilbreda is strong. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive. The learning culture is vibrant and the students are a pleasure to work with.”
Amy Masters
Amy joins us as a classroom teacher of English and Health and has also taken on the role of Debating and Public Speaking Coordinator. Amy most recently worked at St Aloysius College where she held the position of English Learning Leader.
When asked about her first impression of Kilbreda she commented, “From the very moment I walked through the gates of Kilbreda I could tell there was something very special about the school. There is a wonderful sense of community at Kilbreda. Staff, students and their families have been so kind and welcoming.”
Nicola O’Shea
Nicola joins as a Learning Leader: English, and as a teacher of English. Nicola most recently worked at Balcombe Grammar where she was the English faculty leader.
When asked about her first impression of Kilbreda she commented that it “is one of warmth and welcome. All members of the school community have shown kindness and support in a range of ways. I feel privileged to join this special place.”
Sarah Porto
Sarah joins us as a classroom teacher of Italian and French. Sarah most recently worked at Thomas Carr College as a teacher of Languages.
When asked the following questions Sarah commented: What I am most looking forward to in working at Kilbreda? "Is experimenting, creating and making Italian and French fun for my students to learn.”
My first impression of Kilbreda is “this is a maze!”
An interesting fact about myself is “that I am very fascinated by languages and the process of acquisition that lies behind it.”
My inspiration to work in education “comes from the idea that many people struggle with learning a language and they shouldn’t give up but find the way that works for them.”
Wei-Yi Wang
Wei-Yi joins us as a classroom teacher of Mathematics and will also be part of the tutor learn program in 2022. Wei-Yi is an experienced teacher with a demonstrated history of working in both independent and government schools across Prep to Year 12. Wei-Yi most recently worked at Melbourne Grammar School.
When asked about her first impressions of Kilbreda, Wei-Yi commented that “Kilbreda has such a welcoming and loving environment and a strong community where I feel I belong here. I look forward to working with our Kilbreda girls and being part of their learning journey.”
Tanya Kolb
Assistant Principal:
Staff