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New Staff

We are very excited that in 2024, our student numbers continue to grow and we have added many experienced and highly accomplished teachers to our expanding Kolbe community. Our newest staff are already bringing a sense of enthusiasm and energy to their classrooms.

We are delighted to introduce the following new staff members:

Mr Samuel Aparo	HPE, Business Management & Humanities Teacher
Ms Ashley Brasier	Economics, Business Management, & Science Teacher
Ms Anita Buttigieg	Humanities, Vocational Major Teacher
Mr Geoff Caulfield	Deputy Principal: Staff & Mathematics Teacher
Ms Shannon Collinson	English Teacher
Ms Lourdes Elisha	English & Religious Education Teacher
Ms Amanda Ferrao	Religious Education Teacher
Ms Antonia Gazzana	Religious Education & EAL Teacher
Ms Marian Gerguis	Mathematics, Science & Arabic Teacher
Mr Carlos Gomez	Learning Leader: Music & Music Teacher
Ms Molly Hubbard	English Teacher
Ms Brooke Humphrey	Art & VCD Teacher
Mr Bryan Lai	Mathematics Teacher
Ms Elise Mezner	Humanities Teacher
Mr Chris Micallef	Curriculum Leader (Years 7 & 8) and English & Humanities Teacher
Mr Josh Moran	Science & Mathematics Teacher
Mr Nicholas Musto	English & LOTE Teacher
Mr Ryley Patford	HPE & Science Teacher
Ms Emilene Patrick	Religious Education Teacher
Ms Daniela Petracca	VET Beauty Teacher
Mr Jack Phillips	English Teacher
Mr Jared Prentis	Learning Leader: English & Literacy Leader and Teacher
Ms Victoria Raqaji	English Teacher
Mr Matthew Sabato	English & Media Teacher
Ms Brittany Vella	HPE Teacher
Ms Samantha Veneziano	Mathematics, Vocational Major & Business Management Teacher
Ms Sally Vo	Mathematics / Science Teacher

We also welcome a number of educational support staff who have joined the Kolbe team this year including:

Ms Shanae Alabakis	Administration Assistant to DP of Operations
Ms Zenaib Ali	Learning Support Officer
Ms Christina Arfi	College Receptionist
Ms Peta English	Administration Assistant to DP of Learning & Teaching
Ms Natalena Fisher	Learning Support Officer
Ms Tej Karangle	Learning Support Officer
Ms Caitlyn Kelly	College Nurse
Ms Alicia Messina	Wellbeing Counsellor
Mr Mark Micallef	Sport Coordinator
Ms Jennifer Segrave	Art & Design Technology Assistant
Ms Nicole Tatana	Administration Assistant

2024 Leadership Teams

With the addition of many new faces, below is a summary of our 2024 Leadership Teams to support families to know who to contact when you need assistance or have queries throughout 2024:

Student Wellbeing Matters

Year Level Leaders
Year 7	Mr Fabrizzio Ghio
Year 8	Ms Ashleigh Pereira
Year 9	Ms Rina Santin
Year 10	Ms Tess Daly
Year 11	Mr Glen Widdicombe
Year 12	Ms Sarah Relf

Director of Students
Years 7&8	Erin Lane
Years 9&10	Patricia Testa
Years 11&12	Samantha Mizzi

Deputy Principal: Students

Mr Cameron Whitford

Learning & Teaching Matters

Learning Leaders:
Learning Leader (English & Literacy)	Mr Jared Prentis
Learning Leader (Mathematics & Numeracy)	Ms Brittany Anthony
Learning Leader (HPE)	Mr Daniel Mackertich
Learning Leader (Humanities)	Ms Sarah Abfalter
Learning Leader (Languages and Culture)	Ms Claudia Russo
Learning Leader (Religious Education)	Ms Ruth Yousif
Learning Leader (Science)	Ms Demi Mitrotasios
Learning Leader (Technology)	Ms Lisa Lucca
Learning Leader (VCE Vocational Major)	Ms Kelly Hack
Learning Leader (STEM & Accelerated Learning)	Ms Lara Black
Acting Learning Leader (VET)	Ms Rebecca Rossitto
Student Leader (Coordinator)	Ms Jess Pendlebury
Learning Leader (Visual Arts)	Ms Lana Erneste
Access 10 (Coordinator)	Ms Steven Giannakis
Learning Leader (Music)	Ms Carlos Gomez

Curriculum Leaders:
Years 7&8	Mr Chris Micallef
Years 9&10	Ms Amber Board
Years 11&12	Ms Kate Todorovic
Innovation & Growth	Mr Anthony Schepis
Director of Pedagogy	Mr Liam Benton

Deputy Principal: Learning & Teaching

Mr Adam Gonzalez

Learning and Pathway Assistance
Learning Support Coordinator (7-9)	Ms Jane Wenlock
Learning Support Coordinator (10-12)	Ms Rachel Conway
Learning Leader (EAL)	Ms Lucinda Szechenyi
Careers Discovery and Programs Coordinator	Ms Debra Williams

Co-curricular Matters
Director of Performing Arts	Ms Laura Roso
Sport Coordinator (SACCSS & Activities)	Mr Mark Micallef

Teacher Concerns
Deputy Principal: Staff	Mr Geoff Caulfield

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