JENNY JONGSTE
Jenny Jongste is a passionate educator who lectures at the University of Notre Dame Australia, works on projects for Catholic Education WA and spends a lot of time in classrooms helping teachers and children to use their technology creatively to enhance learning.
HAYLEY WELLS
Hayley was, most recently, ICT Co-ordinator and Year 5 teacher at Rosary Catholic Primary in Camden, London. During this time, she implemented a 1:1 iPad integration program for staff and upper primary children, as part of a successful data driven push to improve literacy standards in the upper grades. In this role, Hayley led professional development for staff on ICT integration within a 1:1 environment and created a Student ‘Genius Bar’ to up skill a core group of children. Currently, Hayley is employed at Banksia Grove Catholic Primary here in Perth as Co-ordinator of Students with Disabilities. She is passionate about ICT integration and Co-operative Learning, and is passionate about the two being intertwined for whole class engagement.
SHANNON CARTY
Shannon Carty is the Primary ICT Integrator at Newman College, originally employed as an Early Childhood Educator. Her role includes working students from Year 3 to Year 6 in a one-to-one iPad environment. Shannon also supports teachers from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the implementation of IVY n their teaching and learning programs. Shannon is also an Exemplary Educator for the Digital Learning team at CEOWA which involves creating and delivering ICT Professional Development for schools in regional and metro WA.
GABRIELLE TRINCA
Gabrielle is a primary educator and ICT Exemplary Educator. She is an upper primary teacher at Sacred Heart Primary School, Highgate and is currently employed at CEWA as the ICT Exemplary Educator Facilitator. Gabrielle has presented at multiple conferences and events including the LEAD conference, AITSL Learning Collective, the Google Apps for Education Masterclass Conference and is a foundation member of the TeachMeet WA group, facilitating free professional development for educators in Western Australia.
Gabrielle’s work as an ICT exemplary educator when delivering professional development to schools is in high demand and she has expertise in 1:1 and shared device classrooms. She understands the pedagogical impact and principles behind contemporary learning spaces and is comfortable using various technological platforms (Apple, Google, Microsoft etc). Gabrielle is currently studying her Masters of Education with a focus on Knowledge Networks and Digital Innovation.
DANIEL BUDD
Daniel is the eLearning Facilitator at Christ Church Grammar School in Claremont. In his role he works to up-skill Teachers and works with Curriculum Leaders from Pre-primary to Year 12 to develop teaching programmes and learning activities with the aim to successfully integrate technology.
MANDY CONNOR
Mandy Connor has worked in Catholic Education in Western Australia for 30 years. Having started her career as a History, English and Religious Education teacher, she has maintained her passion for learning and and teaching. Mandy has a Masters in Education (which included a semester of study at Fordham University in New York) and a Masters in Religious Education.
Mandy’s career in school leadership has taken her to rural, metropolitan, single sex and coeducational, secondary and K – 12 Colleges As the foundation Principal of Holy Cross College Mandy been fortunate to be involved in the development of this new K – 12 College from the planning stages in 2008. Prior to this Mandy was Principal of St Joseph’s College, a K – 12 College, in Albany (1999 – 2006) and Bunbury Catholic College (2007). As Principal of a new school Mandy has enjoyed the opportunity to ‘think outside the box’ and to work with staff to explore new pedagogues, supported by digital technologies and contemporary learning environments. Mandy is committed to fostering critical thinking skills in students and has worked with staff on the development of Big Ideas, a cross-curricular learning focus. Mandy looks forward to continuing a role in educational leadership in this exciting and challenging time as we grapple with the complexities of meeting the needs of today’s learners.
ANITA WALMSLEY
Anita Walmsley has worked in Western Australian Catholic schools for 10 years having previously working in the UK for 10 years. Her initial training was as an English teacher but she has since broadened her learning areas and has now taught a wide range of subjects in clouding Geography, History, Religion and Media Studies.
Anita is a foundation staff member of Holy Cross and now works in the role of Assistant Deputy Principal for learning. She is inspired by good teaching and learning and the integration of ICT to enable staff to be excellent practitioners. What she is most passionate about is ensuring that the learning at Holy Cross is collaborative, focused on the learning needs of students and enables students to be engaged, challenged and progressing. ICT should support this intention.
Anita has been a driving force behind the ongoing development of a cross-curricular program called Big Ideas where students are encouraged to be critical thinkers, problem solvers. At it’s heart, Big Ideas engages students in real-world learning in full collaborative and innovative ways.
Anita is also on a learning journey but hopes to be able to drive Holy Cross College toward bigger and better things as the College enters a new and exciting phase of its journey - fantastic new learning spaces designed to engage 21 century learners.
MELISSA CROSWELL
Melissa Croswell has worked in Western Australian Catholic Schools for 18 years. She has taught a range of ages from Kindergarten to year Seven and specialist learning areas, including Physical Education and Mathematics Interventions. Melissa has completed a double Masters in Education - Mathematics Education and Leadership and Management.
Melissa is passionate about Mathematics education and Early Years education. Her role as Numeracy Interventions Consultant at the Catholic Education Office of Western Australia saw her support schools, staff and students across the state and collaborate with Universities and Dioceses across Victoria and New South Wales. She was integral in establishing the statewide use of diagnostic assessment to identify students’ mathematical understanding and a Mathematics Interventions Specialist Teacher network. She has presented at State, National and international education conferences.
Melissa joined Holy Cross College in 2013 as the Foundation Head of Junior School, opening with Kindergarten to Year Two students. She believes all children can succeed and goes about providing a vibrant and enthusiastic learning environments that encourages students to explore, investigate and question.
JO BETTI
Joanne Betti joined Holy Cross College at the beginning of 2014 when she returned to Perth after spending 4 years living in Broome, Western Australia. Since graduating as a mature aged student she has worked as a Social Worker in a variety of environments including Youth Services, Out-of-Home Care and Child Protection and now finds the variety and challenge of Catholic Education both exciting and professionally
challenging.
As a School Social Worker at Holy Cross College Joanne relishes the opportunity to develop her role according to the specific needs of staff and students. Along with direct counselling, Joanne frequently liaises with teaching staff, family members and external service providers to ensure that student wellbeing is maintained and promoted. She helps students recognise their inherent strengths to enhance resilience and
encourage problem-solving and coping skills.
Joanne worked and travelled extensively for 10 years in Europe and has previous experience and qualifications as a TEFL Teacher. She is a current member of the WA Social Workers in Catholic Schools Network and
the Australian Association of Social Workers.
IRENE LOUDEN
Irene has worked in Western Australian catholic schools for 19 years having previously worked and studied in the UK. She has taught a wide range of learning ares and areas from Kindergarten through to Year 10 and has spent much of her career in multi-age group learning environments.
Irene joined Holy Cross College in its second year of opening and was a key member of the initiating group for one-to-one movie learning devices. She is a recognised Apple Distinguished Educator and has participated in Regional and Global Institutes as well as published materials on the iTunes store.
Irene has presented at a number of learning and technology conferences across Australia.
KYLIE HENDERSON
Kylie is in her sixth year of teaching. She completed her university studies in Victoria before moving to Alice Springs in the Northern Territory where she worked for five years across both the junior and middle school. She is now teaching Year 3 at Holy Cross College.
PHOEBE BEHIELS
Phoebe Behiels has worked in Western Australian Catholic schools for five years. Prior to Holy Cross College she worked in Bunbury at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School teaching Year 3 students. She worked with a small team to implement iPads across the school.
Phoebe hoined Holy Cross College this year to begin the Early Learning Centre She is currently teaching Year 1 students and is developing in her understanding and implementation fo the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.
CHRIS MCRAE
Christopher McRae is in his fifth year of teaching. He has been working in the Catholic Education System in Western Australia since graduating from Educate Cowan University and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts at the end of 2010. Christopher is a Performing Arts teacher and was given the opportunity to establish the Music, Instrumental Music and Drama programs when he joined Holy Cross College in 2011.
Christopher enjoys the challenges and opportunities associated with working with Apple technology and enjoys integrating technology solutions into his lesson right through from Kindergarten to Senior School. He is an enthusiastic,young educator who has a passion for working with young people and using technology to redefine learning the Performing Arts.
EMMA PRITCHARD
Emma joined Holy Cross College in 2014 as a foundation staff member of the Early Learning Centre. Emma has spent her early career in regional South Western Australia.
Emma is currently collaborating to develop programs for junior primary students where they have access to digital devices to consume and create knowledge, skills and understandings. Emma is passionate about driving opportunities that foster a love and enthusiasm for learning.
JO BORG
Jo has worked in Catholic Education for 19 years and have taught all year levels from Pre-Kindergarten through to Year Seven. She has recently completed her Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Masters in Religious Education.
Jo believes that as life-long learners it is important to understand that children learn in different ways and in various stages. Learning should be fun, exciting, thought provoking and challenging.
JACINTA TUCKER
Jacinta Tucker has been teaching in Catholic Education for six years and has developed a passion for Early years Education. She has experience in regional and metro schools.
Jacinta joined Holy Cross College in 2014 as the Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten program teacher. She has taken on a number of new approaches to teaching in order to adapt to the learning pedagogies in the Early Learning Centre and is currently immersed in providing learning experiences that integrate technology with a specific focus on digital portfolios to celebrate the learning journey.
CHRIS GOOCH
A Media and Photography teacher who has been teaching for 9 years both here in Australia and in the UK. Chris is currently responsible for curriculum development for Film & Animation, Photography, Media Production and Analysis and Design Photography. Chris’s classroom promotes a practical hands-on experience where students can create work for an authentic audience. As a passionate movie-goer, film-reviewer and storyboard artist. Chris endeavours to use his experience and skills along with a range of technology, applications and devices to engage the students in improving their presentational and creative approach not only in Media but across all subjects.
The importance of storytelling and providing students with an armoury of tools is the quintessential element of the media experience. Chris continues to look for and provide opportunities for students to up-skill in the newest techniques through his classroom practice and in a variety of enrichment opportunities outwit the school curriculum.
KAREN TAYLOR
Karen Taylor has taught Social Sciences (History and Geography) and English in the Western Australian Catholic Education system for fourteen years. She joined Holy Cross College in its second year of operation and has played a pivotal role in developing the Humanities learning area, undertaking the role of the College’s first Humanities Learning Area Coordinator from 2014.
With a passion for integrated Curriculum and the use of technology for delivering real world learning experiences. Karen is a member of the Innovation Team and leads the Year 9 Big Ideas team. Recent Year 9 Big Ideas projects have included the Challenge Based Learning project - “What is the Great War of the 21st Century?” and the gasification project “Can Perth Learn to Play?”. Karen has recently completed her Masters of Education (Curriculum) at the University of Notre Dame.
EMILIE REYNOLDS
Emilie Reynolds joined the staff at Holy Cross as a graduate teacher in 2012, teaching in the areas of Humanities and English. She became a member of the Learning Innovation Team for 2014 and coordinates the Big Ideas Program for Year 8. Emilie has a particular interest in the development of cross-curricular learning and the use of gasification to enhance both practical and digital projects.
HARRY MULLER
Harry has been a teacher in Catholic Education for over thirty years. He has taught in a number of subject areas including Science, Religious Education, Career Development, Mathematics, health Education and Music. Harry has transitioned through a number of phases in educational delivery and is eager to embrace technology as it shifts the learning experience in a new direction.
He is an advocate of indecent, self-directed discovery learning and promotes this through the implementation of iTunes U courses to flyp the classroom. Harry engages students unscientific discovery with the vast number of apps that make the impossible possible and continues to seek ways where students become the creators of content.
DANIELLE HODGSON
Danielle has worked in the Catholic Education system for five years and has been a staff member at Holy Cross College since 2013. In 2014 she took up the position of Religious Education Learning Area Coordinator. Danielle also teaches in the area of English.
Danielle works to develop real world applications to her subjects and is mindful to consider relevance for the student in order to build upon prior knowledge, understanding and application to global social issues.
Danielle is currently exploring the issue of 'Boys in Education' in order to find strategies to engage the disengaged learner. She sees the potential in technology as the engagement but believes in finding the right balance between digital and physical socialisation and learning experiences.
Danielle is an advocate for the development of Social Justice programs to promote values education and service to others.
DEBORAH BOYLEN
Deborah Boylen has worked in Western Australian Schools for 9 years. She has worked in both the public and Catholic Education systems. Deborah has taught a wide range of learning ages from Year 2 through to ear 10 and has spent much of her career in a high school setting.
Deborah joined Holy Cross College in 2012, which was the College's third year. She has a passion for progressing all students in an inclusive, sage learning environment and believes 'Education is for all". Deborah is currently studying towards her Post Graduate Degree (Masters in Learning Difficulties) at Edith Cowan University. Deborah is passionate about using assisted technologies in education.
