NORWEST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE - Key Persons


Aaron Wilkinson

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher / Year 9 Advisor

Adrianna Brugel

Job Titles:
  • Ngarra Teacher

Aimee Diaz

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Alexandra Quinn

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Music Teacher

Andrew Beitsch

Job Titles:
  • Director of Professional Learning and Accreditation
Andrew is passionate about the Norwest community because of the "strength of relationships in the school community and genuine Christian care and compassion where everyone is valued." Andrew comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge, having completed a Bachelor of Business Administration with Arts (Psychology) and his Masters of Education. Along with his role on the Executive team, Andrew also teaches Economics, Business Studies and Commerce, as well as mentors educators to be continually growing their practice to make sure every student has the best possible start in life. One of the reasons Andrew knew he wanted to become a teacher was being involved in a church youth group as a leader. One of Andrew's most memorable classroom experiences was when "students were able to develop their own island 'economy' and make decisions about how to share resources and allocate jobs. I could not believe the depth of insight and quality of discussions that came from this." Andrew serves in his local church through leading services, organisationally, occasional preaching and playing the bass guitar. Andrew loves the opportunity to "reflect on what God's Word has to say to us and sharing with others the way following Jesus brings hope and offers the best way to live life to the full". Andrew is also "passionate about raising awareness and taking action to address poverty and support the important work of Compassion Australia because I know many people around the world do not get to enjoy many of the blessings that are in Australia."

Anita Terry

Job Titles:
  • Ngarra Teacher

Anita Vanderwal

Job Titles:
  • Food Technology Technician

Ann Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Anne Vlismas

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Assistant Head of English

Aralai Eyre

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Ben Hillier

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Ben Saleh

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Bethany Jangara

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Head of CAPA

Bill Su

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Bree Bond

Job Titles:
  • Principal
  • Support Staff Member

Brian Barter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Head of Design & Tech / STEM Coordinator

Brigid Vincent

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Cami Leva

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Carel Khairo

Job Titles:
  • Enrolments Assistant

Carolyn Butler

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Catherine Redwood

Job Titles:
  • Counsellor

Cathie Thomas

Job Titles:
  • Learning Extension Teacher

Chanelle Gluskie

Job Titles:
  • Seed Academy Administrator

Chantelle Monjo

Job Titles:
  • Library Assistant

Charmaine Collins

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Chi Binh Le

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Christine O'Brien

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Year 5 Advisor

Christopher Hall

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Primary Sports Coordinator

Claire Donaldson

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Curriculum Coordinator

Claire Randall

Job Titles:
  • Primary Administrator

Colin Wood

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Principal
  • Deputy Principal / Deputy
Colin has extensive experience in Christian Education and is excited to be a part of the community here at Norwest Christian College. "I share my colleagues' enthusiasm for honouring Christ in all that we do to assist young people in understanding who they are in Christ and what His purpose is for each of them." He believes that as Christian educators "we are like-minded in working toward each student discovering their God-given purpose and responding to that understanding with action". Colin believes that it is crucial to clearly share the peace that comes from knowing what we have in Christ and how we don't need to be defined by our culture, or our mistakes. The opportunity to disciple young people and develop their faith is considered by Colin to be a privilege and a significant responsibility. Colin completed a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), has a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Masters in Education, focusing on Leadership. He is a father of four children and has been involved in a number of ministries at his Church, including Children's Ministry, Men's Ministry, the Welcome and Drama Teams.

Craig Laffin

Job Titles:
  • Director of Development

Damian Saleeby

Job Titles:
  • Learning Resource Technician

Daniel Ravesteyn

Job Titles:
  • Support Officer

Darren Hua

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Daryl Hinton

Job Titles:
  • Head of Secondary Years
As our Head of Secondary Years, Daryl has a wealth of experience and passion for Christian Education. Having completed a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Education, Daryl knew he wanted to be a teacher when he experienced the joy of using his gifts to serve God within a Christian context, to enable students to reach their full potential through the development of their mind, skills and character. Daryl believes that the community here at Norwest is unique because the "staff are committed to a holistic education for each student, ensuring they know their God-given purpose and are expertly equipped to pursue that purpose." Daryl and his family serve in their Church community, as House Parents for their youth ministry and lead a young adults Bible study.

David Luo

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Head of Mathematics

David Sung

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Debbie Wainkauf

Job Titles:
  • Canteen Assistant

Dee Fulcher

Job Titles:
  • Head of Primary
  • Head of Primary Years
Dee started her teaching career in 1992 as a high school teacher in the public system. In 2002, she commenced teaching in Christian education and she loves that she can share her love for Christ with the children she teaches and help them cultivate a close relationship with their Creator who loves them unconditionally and has created them all unique in His image. She is passionate about creating learning opportunities that engage and excite her students. "It is a privilege to help students discover their God-given talents and teach them how to use these for His glory and purpose in their everyday lives."

Dylan Van Bentum

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Elia Chen

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Elise Plaistowe

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Emily Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Emily Elton

Job Titles:
  • Ngarra Teacher

Estelle McNaught

Job Titles:
  • Head of Science
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team

Evan Moore

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Year 3 Advisor

Felicity Marlow

Job Titles:
  • Principal
With her foundations as a Music teacher, Felicity was inspired from an early age, through interactions with one of her own teachers, who inspired her to use her God-given creativity. Felicity is very passionate about having input into the precious lives of young people, and helping students understand that God's plan for their lives is perfect and that even in their complex world, He has all the answers. To enhance her capacity to serve as an educational leader, Felicity completed her Masters of Educational Leadership at the University of NSW in 2020. All four of Felicity's children have attended Norwest Christian College, starting in Prep and she has watched the transformation of the College. "I have loved seeing God at work in the College throughout these years and I am grateful to be a part of the next stage of growth. It is an exciting time to be at Norwest as we continue to grow with many new families joining our community and the addition of new learning spaces throughout our College."

Franco Diaz

Job Titles:
  • Database Administrator
  • Support Staff Member

Gayle Llamas

Job Titles:
  • Canteen Assistant

Georgia Eschler

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Hannah Knight

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Year 1 Advisor

Irene Laidler

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Year 2 Advisor

Jana Bezuidenhout

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Jane Gilsenan

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Jennifer Barter

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member

Jennifer Champion

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Head of English

Jessica Payne

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Joanne Brian

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Joanne Wood

Job Titles:
  • OSHC Admin and Accounts Team

Johanna Barker

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Careers Counsellor and VET Coordinator

Joshua Baissari

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Learning Secondary Lead Teacher / Year 10 Advisor

Joshua Gilmore

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Julian Elton

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Chaplain / Year 7 Advisor / Chaplain

Julie Judd

Job Titles:
  • Canteen Supervisor

Katie Hui

Job Titles:
  • Early Childhood Teacher

Katrina Mason

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Kevin Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Krysten Bisby

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Counsellor

Laurie Rothwell

Job Titles:
  • Members of Riverstone Baptist Church

Libbi Russell

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Linda Hogan

Job Titles:
  • Director, Teaching and Learning ( K - 12 )
Linda is very passionate for students to grow into great men and women of purpose. Linda's desire to become a teacher developed when she was in Primary school. "My Year 4 teacher was urgently called away from the classroom. The teacher in the adjoining room rushed in, thrust a piece of chalk in my hand and nominated me to take over. It was such a delight at nine to be chosen for this important job and I remember vividly thinking, "I'd love to be a REAL teacher someday!" Linda and her family support the organisation WaterAid, an international charity which transforms lives in developing countries by giving thousands access to clean water. They also support the Boys' Town charity and the work of Father Chris Riley with his "Youth off the Streets" program.

Louise Keun

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Luke Barnett

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Madeleine Edey

Job Titles:
  • Librarian
  • Teacher

Marie Lado

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager / Accounts

Mark Elkington

Job Titles:
  • Business Manager

Mark Wang

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Director of Sport

Matthew Hillier

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Meg Pendlebury

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Kindergarten Advisor

Megan Veerhuis

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Melanie Broady

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Marketing & Communications Assistant

Melanie McCarthy

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Learning Enrichment Coordinator

Mervyn Moodley

Job Titles:
  • Information and Communications Technology Manager

Michelle de Rooy

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Student Enrolment Manager

Michelle Klomp

Job Titles:
  • Marketing, Communications & Brand Manager

Michelle Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Head of Inclusive Learning

Miguel Grifa

Job Titles:
  • ICT Support Officer

Mina-Abanoub Girgis

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Nathan Fredericks

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Operations and Facilities Manager

Nicole Goudie

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Nivia Eschler

Job Titles:
  • Support Staff Member
  • Secondary Admin

Patrick Harrison

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Peter Christie

Job Titles:
  • Director of Co - Curricular

Rachael Fletcher

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Rebecca Bates

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Rebecca Shaw

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Rod Braine

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Academic Leadership Team
  • Head of PDHP

Ross McKenzie

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Ruth Nelson

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Samantha Ying

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Sarah Frost

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Sarah Hope

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Principal

Sarah Maleckas

Job Titles:
  • Seed Academy Administrator

Sarah Wood

Job Titles:
  • Administration Assistant

Sash Hinton

Job Titles:
  • Learning Enrichment Administrator
  • Ngarra Administrator

Shakti Maforimbo

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher / Year 11 Advisor

Shannyn Geeve

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Administrator

Sian Garratt

Job Titles:
  • College Nurse

Sonia Thomson

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher / Year 4 Advisor

Sophie Browning

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Susannah Ferreira

Job Titles:
  • Primary Academic Staff Member
  • Primary Teacher

Suzi Scott

Job Titles:
  • Director of Early Learning Centre and OSHC
Suzi Scott is no stranger to Early Childhood Education. Having completed a Degree in Early Childhood Teaching and with over 25 years' experience in a range of centres. Suzi recognises that it is a privilege to lead & direct the team of educators in the ELC. Suzi knew she wanted to become a teacher when she was asked as a small child by her class teacher to 'hold the class' while she quickly ran an errand. "I loved it! And my teacher returned to see that I was in complete control of the group and they were responding well to me." Suzi believes that Norwest is unique because it "brings all the very best of education and relationship with God in one place".

Terie Keough

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher / Year 12 Advisor

Terri Atkinson

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Thomas Groves

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher / Year 8 Advisor

Tiffany Breeze

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Communications Coordinator
  • Support Staff Member

Tiffany Thornthwaite

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Tina Ashouri-Harris

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Vivian Chan

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher

Vivian Huang

Job Titles:
  • Secondary Academic Staff Member
  • Secondary Teacher