ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL SYDNEY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Head of Finance and Operations
Andrew provides a wealth of experience in governance and business operations gained from the NFP and corporate sectors.
Dr Julie Townsend is the 12th headmistress of St Catherine's, joining the school in 2010. Prior to this she was deputy principal at Pymble Ladies' College.
Julie was co-founder and inaugural board member of PESA (Positive Education Schools Association), a national body promoting the application of positive psychology to student character development and wellbeing. She is currently a member of the AHISA (Association of Heads of Independent Schools) Academic Committee.
Julie gained her PhD in 1993, which analyses the poetry in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. She has an MBA from Charles Sturt University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Elizabeth has over 30 years' experience as an educator. With a Masters in Applied Leadership in Positive Education, Elizabeth heads the junior school with distinction.
Originally trained as a secondary school music teacher, she has combined her training in the arts with her passion for encouraging creative flair in individuals.
Elizabeth acknowledges student wellbeing is of great importance and understanding, supporting and guiding our children is an essential ingredient in all schools.
Joanna sees communication and relationships as the key to education and developing students into confident, optimistic young adults with character and grit.
Her strengths as an educator are seated firmly in this, that relationships, trust and belonging are essential for students to enjoy academic and personal success.
An experienced leader for more than 20 years in both independent and systemic schools Kylie began her teaching career as a technology teacher before quickly moving into pastoral and curriculum-based leadership roles. The elements and characteristics of authentic, creative, critical thinking and explicit teaching are embedded into Kylie's leadership practice and style.
Catering to the individual learning needs of the students in her care and using data to inform her practice, Kylie strives to provide opportunities for each student to excel and encourages and support colleagues to do the same.
Job Titles:
- Head of Community Relations
Marilyn has been involved in all areas of Community Relations activities across two independent schools for over 25 years.
Job Titles:
- Director of Boarding & Student Engagement
Rebecca has always demonstrated a passion for the development of the whole person in a school setting. She enjoys working with families as well as students to contribute to the best outcomes for students during and after school. Rebecca sees building rapport and strong relationships with stakeholders as key. She works collaboratively with others to ensure that students find a place to belong in order to thrive.