IVANHOE GIRLS - Key Persons


Mr Jarrod Guiney

Job Titles:
  • Director of Corporate Services
  • Secretary of the Board

Mr Peter Smithson

Job Titles:
  • Executive ( Elected Member / Life Governor )

Mr Rick Tudor

Job Titles:
  • Executive ( Educationalist Appointed by Board )

Mr Ross Paraskevas

Job Titles:
  • Elected Member

Mr Stan McLiesh

Job Titles:
  • Executive ( Elected Member / Life Governor )

Mrs Holly Simonetti

Job Titles:
  • Treasurer ( Elected Member )

Mrs Karen Frost

Job Titles:
  • Vice President ( Elected Member / Life Governor )

Mrs Kerrie Haynes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Introducing the President of the Board
  • President ( IGOGA Nominee / Life Governor )
  • President of the School Board
Mrs Kerrie Haynes is the President of the School Board (elected in 2025), and brings to this position a wealth of experience, longstanding connection to the School, and a deep understanding of its culture and values. A former School Captain (Class of 1983) and past parent, Kerrie has served on the Board for more than 25 years across two tranches, first joining in 1995. In that time, she has held a number of key roles, including Treasurer since 2016 and Vice President since 2021. Her service was formally recognised last year when she was awarded Life Governorship of the School - a significant honour that reflects her enduring commitment and impact. Kerrie's leadership is marked by strategic insight, clarity, and a genuine care for the wellbeing and future of the School. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping key decisions and initiatives, and she has worked closely with fellow Board members and school leadership to help guide Ivanhoe Girls' through both steady progress and more complex challenges.

Mrs Lisa Miller

Job Titles:
  • Head of Junior School

Ms Anne Nelson-Page

Job Titles:
  • Elected Member

Ms Catherine Spurritt

Job Titles:
  • Director of Learning and Innovation

Ms Karlie Payne

Job Titles:
  • Director of Student Wellbeing

Ms Louisa Scerri

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Principal / Head of Senior School

Ms Madeleine Karipidis

Job Titles:
  • Elected Member

Ms Melanie Dow

Job Titles:
  • Director of Advancement

Ms Narelle Umbers

Job Titles:
  • Principal

Prof Russell Hoye

Job Titles:
  • Vice President ( Elected Member )