STELLA MARIS - Key Persons


Alex Mascarenhas

Job Titles:
  • International Student Wellbeing Coordinator

Alison Tedman English

Job Titles:
  • English

Amy Smith

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Principal Wellbeing
Heads of Department The Heads of Department are the leaders of learning in their Departments. It is their responsibility to inspire a love of learning in the staff and in our girls; to encourage the formulation of programs that are responsive to the latest research into teaching and learning; to communicate to their teachers the most up-to-date knowledge and skills in their curriculum area; to manage the delivery of learning outcomes; to initiate and coordinate strategies; and to ensure ongoing evaluation of teaching and learning practices.

Andrea Mezger

Job Titles:
  • Director of Innovative Learning
  • Head of Year 12
Pastoral Care Team The Pastoral Care Team monitor the academic progress and social development of the girls in their care. They also attend to the daily emotional and physical needs of each girl. It is their responsibility to foster an open and caring environment where girls can achieve their academic and non-academic goals. They attend to the administrative duties associated with each Year group and provide a diverse program of activities tailored to the specific needs and concerns of their group. The Heads of Year are the main point of contact between the College and home, and work with families to ensure the best school experience for their daughters.

Andrew Latham

Job Titles:
  • Science

Ashley Conde

Job Titles:
  • Mathematics

Carolyn Collins

Job Titles:
  • Director of Professional Learning and Pedagogy

Cathy Douglas

Job Titles:
  • Inclusive Learning

Debbie Epplett

Job Titles:
  • College Registrar
  • Enrolment Team the College Registrar
Enrolment Team The College Registrar, Debbie Epplett (for local students) and International Program Officer, Jiani Chen (for international students), are here to assist you and your daughter to join us as members of the Stella Maris College community. They understand that this is a major decision for your family and can provide you with all the information and support you need.

Esty Christodolou

Job Titles:
  • Director of Human Resources, Risk and Compliance

Evan Browett

Job Titles:
  • Performing Arts

Gail Hickey


Jane Neville

Job Titles:
  • HSIE

Jennifer Murray

Job Titles:
  • Languages

Jillian Roy

Job Titles:
  • College Counsellor

John Christensen


Karen Dennison

Job Titles:
  • Head of Year 9

Kylie Andrew

Job Titles:
  • College Counsellor

Laura Manson

Job Titles:
  • Head of Year 7

Lawrence Wong

Job Titles:
  • Technology and Media Arts

Linda Clemesha

Job Titles:
  • Information Technology and VET

Louise Yeates

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning

Luci Kelly

Job Titles:
  • Food and Textiles

Margaret Heraghty

Job Titles:
  • Head of Year 8

Marisa Quick

Job Titles:
  • Visual Arts

Mia Callanan

Job Titles:
  • Head of Year 10

Mitchell Smith


Ms Elizabeth Carnegie

Job Titles:
  • Principal
Ms Elizabeth Carnegie comes to Stella Maris with fifteen years experience on school leadership teams across Catholic independent and systemic schools in both the Wollongong and Sydney dioceses. In these roles she has had responsibility for the leadership of Pastoral Care, Mission and Religious Education and most recently held the post of Assistant Principal-Pastoral Care at St Scholastica's College in Glebe. Elizabeth was a member of the Chevalier College Board and its Strategic Planning Committee for four years as the educational consultant. Elizabeth grew up on the Northern Beaches and is a former student of Stella Maris College, graduating in 1978. She holds a Master of Religious Education, Bachelor of Arts (English and Psychology), Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Media and Diploma of Education.

Ms Jiani Chen

Job Titles:
  • College International Program Manager and Marketing Manager
  • College Marketing Manager and International Program Officer
  • International Program Manager / Stella Maris College
  • International Program Officer
Mission Team The Mission Team's aim is to enrich each girl's experience with opportunities to explore her personal spirituality in meaningful ways: to develop strong ethics and to live the Benedictine Values which include, among others, Hospitality, Justice and Peace, Stewardship and Community. The team coordinates the social justice program, overseas immersion experiences, camps and retreats, liturgies and prayer services, reflection days and other activities related to the spiritual wellbeing of the College community. Jiani Chen, the College International Program Manager and Marketing Manager, has come full circle. She began her overseas student journey at Stella Maris in Year 10 at the age of fourteen. After school she progressed to the University of New South Wales, undertaking a Bachelor of Commerce with major studies in marketing, accounting and tourism. On the completion of her degree, the College was delighted to invite her back as a member of staff. Jiani was always a top performing student, both at school and at university, culminating in her being awarded the Minister's Award for Excellence in Tourism Studies whilst at university.

Nicola Chin

Job Titles:
  • Director of Mission, Identity and Culture

Nicole Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Head of Year 11

Penny Lineham

Job Titles:
  • PDHPE

Raffi Philibbossian

Job Titles:
  • IT Manager

Sarah Metcalfe

Job Titles:
  • Community and Social Justice

Selina Han

Job Titles:
  • History

Sue Homann


Tiffany Blaikie

Job Titles:
  • Head of Religious Education

Zita Briones

Job Titles:
  • Director of Business Services