College Leadership Team

I feel deeply honoured to be named the Principal of Bunbury Catholic College commencing this year, and I am truly humbled and grateful for this opportunity to join and support the College community.

During 24 years of experience in Catholic education, I have worked in Sydney, London, Perth and most recently in the picturesque South West of Western Australia, joining Bunbury Catholic College following my tenure as Principal at Kearnan College in Manjimup.

I was raised in a large Catholic family of six children in Forbes, NSW and now live in Busselton with my wife Michelle, our daughter Lucy, our son Harry and our very friendly dog George.

I am very touched by the warm welcome I have received from everyone at Bunbury Catholic College and look forward to building on half-a-century of excellence in education.

Pastoral care is an essential component of the way we provide a supportive learning environment here at the College, where students feel empowered to be the best they can be.

I have been privileged to experience raising three children, who have all graduated from high school, alongside my career in Catholic Education which has taken me across regional WA, from Albany to Broome.

As a teacher of VET Business, RE and Humanities, my perspective encourages positive interactions with students which focus on the whole child, and what each student can do.

With a rich background in Catholic Education spanning more than two decades, I began my journey as a Science Teacher in 2002, specialising in Biology, Human Biology, Psychology and Marine Science.

My passion for education and commitment to fostering academic excellence led me to leadership roles, including Head of Science at Mater Dei College and Servite College, as well as a Deputy Principal at St Mary’s College in Broome.

Serving as the Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning means my primary focus is on the academic leadership of the College. In this role, I am entrusted with developing the College timetable and collaborating with Heads of Learning Areas to ensure the delivery of a contemporary education that prepares our students for a dynamic future.

I believe that fostering authentic relationships and providing comprehensive pastoral care are integral components of achieving academic success, and strive to create an environment where every individual can experience success in their educational journey.

I find it very satisfying to work with my colleagues to enable our students to become flourishing, life-long learners.
As Assistant Deputy Principal I coordinate staff professional learning, student exams and external assessments such as NAPLAN and OLNA. My role as teacher of Year 11 and 12 Economics enables me to participate in curriculum planning and development while also working with other member of the leadership team to ensure the wellbeing of the staff so that they can provide evidence-based pedagogical practices with confidence and energy.
I have previously held the roles of Dean of Professional Learning and Head of Learning — Humanities and am an ex-student of the College.

I am a Chartered Accountant and oversee the Administrative, Finance, Property, Cafeteria, Uniform Shop, Marketing and IT staff at the College.

I enjoy the variety and challenges each day brings and, being able to implement improvements. I have a strong sense of social justice and enjoy giving back to the community in my role as Chair of Relay For Life Bunbury.