1. Where were you before this and what persuaded you to join Concordia?

Before coming to Concordia, I spent 15 years at Seymour College and absolutely adored being a connected member the community there. It was a place that shaped me deeply as an educator. When the opportunity at Concordia arose, it was difficult to ignore. Concordia’s reputation for innovative practice, outstanding educators and wonderful students extends well beyond the campus gates but even more so the value and emphasis Concordia places on commnunity and belonging.

Throughout the interview process, I was continually impressed and felt a genuine connection to the values of the College. It became clear that the values of Concordia strongly align with my own. I was completely sold when a group of outstanding Year 5 students attended my final interview and asked thoughtful, insightful questions about what they thought makes a great school and what they needed from a leader. An outstanding vison of student agency and voice. Their confidence, curiosity and pride in their community spoke volumes.

Now, nearly a term into my time here, I truly couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to work.

2. Three words to describe you.

Empathetic, genuine, problem-solver.

3. What is your motivation or inspiration in your role?

Building strong connections and meaningful relationships with students, their families and other staff is my greatest passion. Truly understanding a child—who they are, what they enjoy, what challenges them and what makes them light up—is the foundation of a wonderful education. When children feel seen, known and valued, they are far more likely to engage, take risks and learn. In my role as Upper Primary Leader, I am motivated to build on the wonderful work that has come before me and to continue fostering a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, supported and empowered to become the very best version of themselves.

I am inspired daily by the teachers and staff around me who lead with kindness and empathy through the strong values of the College. I am equally inspired by the student who keeps trying even when learning feels hard, the child who runs in the sprint on Sports Day knowing it isn’t their strength, the student who shares their ideas and extends their own learning or the student who quietly invites someone to join their game. It is these small but powerful moments that build a culture of kindness, courage and acceptance.

I feel incredibly privileged to be part of the Concordia community where these values matter and where I have the opportunity to help nurture not just learners, but thoughtful and compassionate young people.

4. If you had a superpower, what would it be?

If I could choose a superpower, it would be the ability to freeze time—or even move back and forth through it. I would love the chance to spend just one more day holding the tiny hand of my sweet, toothless two-year-old as we walked into her ballet class or rewatch my gutsy six-year-old take on his first game of basketball, soaking in those fleeting moments that pass far too quickly.

I would also treasure the opportunity to revisit special memories with loved ones—to step back into moments of laughter, celebration and togetherness. Time moves so quickly, and the ability to pause it, even briefly, would be the greatest gift of all.

5. Who would you invite to a dinner party of six guests and why? Alternatively, tell us something you might like to share that we could not possibly know?

I would invite all of my closest friends. They are spread far and wide, and with busy lives filled with sport, work and family commitments, our time together is often few and far between, but whenever we are together, they fill my bucket with so much joy.

Some of these friendships date back to when we were two years old, while others have been formed through our children. Each of them brings something special into my life, and without their guidance, support and wonderfully down-to-earth perspectives, I would feel a little lost.

Their opinions and voices mean far more to me than the idea of sitting down to dinner with a celebrity. Sharing a meal, laughter and stories with them would be my perfect evening.