New Staff

With our student numbers at Kolbe community continuing to grow, a key focus has been on expanding our team of teachers. We are very excited that in 2023, we have added many experienced and highly accomplished teachers to our Kolbe community, and we are already benefiting from the enthusiasm and energy they are bringing to their classrooms.

We are delighted to introduce the following new staff members:

Mr Adam Gonzalez	Deputy Principal: Learning & Teaching & Mathematics and Pathways Teacher
Mr Anthony Alessio	Access 10 Co-coordinator & Mathematics Teacher
Ms Arancha Joulian	Visual Communication & Design Teacher
Mr Cameron Whitford	Deputy Principal: Students & Mathematics Teacher
Ms Claudia Russo	Learning Leader: Languages & Languages Teacher
Ms Demi Mitrotasios	Learning Leader: Science 7-9 & Science and Maths Teacher
Ms Donna Lierse	Food Technology Teacher
Ms Elise Cloonan	English & Maths Teacher
Ms Erin Lane	Curriculum Leader: Years 7 & 8 & English and Performing Arts Teacher
Ms Evelyn Sebastian	Humanities & Commerce Teacher
Ms Kathy Di Francesco	Religious Education, English & Humanities Teacher
Ms Kelly Hack	Learning Leader: VCAL
Ms Lana Erneste	Visual Arts Teacher
Ms Laura Monaco	Science, Psychology & RE
Ms Lisa Lucca	Learning Leader: Technology & Food Technology Teacher
Ms Mariella Pannunzio	Humanities, English & Religious Education Teacher
Ms Nikole Cymbalak	Deputy Principal: Operations & Psychology and Pathways Teacher
Ms Patricia Testa	Director of Students: Middle Years & Languages Teacher
Ms Rachael Misiano	Humanities, Dance & English Teacher
Ms Rebecca Cooray	English & Religious Education Teacher
Mr Rob Dellar	Director of Faith & Community & Religious Education Teacher
Ms Sarsha Anderson	Humanities & English Teacher
Mr Sean Berend	Technology Teacher
Ms Shelley Beecham	Drama & Humanities Teacher
Ms Melanie Dobson	VET Beauty Teacher
Mr Steven Giannakis	Access 10 Co-coordinator & English Teacher

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

Mr Michael Testa	Business Manager
Mr Brandon Camilleri	Learning Support Officer
Mr Martin Nguyen	Learning Support Officer
Mrs Jenna Pungitore	Learning Support Officer
Ms Ava Petropoulos	Tutor
Ms Chantelle Murrone	Tutor
Ms Molly Hubbard	Tutor
Mr Nathan Koprek	Tutor
Ms Susanne Kift	Tutor
Mr Michael Tory	IT Helpdesk
Ms Michelle Koster	PA to the Pastoral Team

2023 Leadership Teams

With the addition of many new faces, below is a summary of our 2023 Leadership Teams to support families to know who to contact when you need assistance or have queries throughout 2023:

Student Wellbeing Matters

Year Level Leaders:

Year 7	Ms Ashleigh Pereira
Year 8	Ms Rina Santin
Year 9	Mr Fabrizzio Ghio
Year 10	Mr Glen Widdicombe
Year 11	Ms Sarah Relf
Year 12	Mr Liam Benton

Transitions Coordinator	Ms Kathryn Todorovic
Director of Students (Middle Years)	Ms Patricia Testa
Director of Students (Senior Years)	Ms Samantha Mizzi
Deputy Principal: Students	Mr Cameron Whitford

Learning & Teaching Matters

Learning Leaders:

English & Literacy	Ms Amber Board
Mathematics & Numeracy	Ms Brittany Anthony
Languages and Culture	Ms Claudia Russo
Arts	Ms Sara Warner
HPE & Sport	Mr Chris Laffan
Humanities	Ms Sarah Abfalter
Religious Education	Ms Ruth Yousif
Science (7-9)	Ms Demi Mitrotasios
Science (10-12)	Ms Jess Pendlebury
Technology	Ms Lisa Lucca
VCAL/VCE Vocational Major	Ms Kelly Hack
STEM & Accelerated Learning	Ms Lara Black
VET	Ms Debra Williams
Access 10	Mr Anthony Alessio & Mr Steven Giannakis

Curriculum Leaders:

Years 7 & 8	Ms Erin Lane
Years 9 & 10	Ms Rebecca Rossitto
Years 11 & 12	Mr Stephen Brasier
Innovation & Growth	Mr Anthony Schepis
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 Rachael Conway
Learning Leader (EAL)	Ms Lidia Ficarra-Rametta
Careers Discovery and Programs Coordinator	Ms Debra Williams