I am delighted to join the Cape Naturaliste College team and to lead them in the next exciting chapter in its history as the College continues to grow and develop.
I have spent my educational career in regional education all over the state, the early years in the Kimberley at Halls Creek DHS and Kununurra SHS. I then travelled south to Newton Moore SHS and then to the Midwest at both Jurien Bay DHS and Moora SHS. In more recent years I have headed back south to be near my family and spent time as Principal at Collie SHS.
I am excited to be in the Capes Region and working with talented staff who have developed a warmth and care for students whilst encouraging and allowing individuals to achieve to their potential. Working with our local businesses, supportive industries, families and community will see Cape Naturaliste College continue to thrive and lead the way in education for our young people.
A place where students feel safe and can achieve to their own potential.
Associate Principals coordinate, manage and monitor the educational program and pastoral care needs of students across all year levels. They have a shared responsibility to ensure all students are able to fulfil their learning potential in a safe, inclusive, supportive and culturally responsive environment. They work closely with Year Coordinators, Heads of Learning Area and teaching staff to support all students in their respective year groups. The Associate Principals oversee all significant educational programs, personalised pastoral care approaches and individualised teaching and learning adjustments as well as understanding the specific needs of the whole cohort.
I am proud to have been a staff member at Cape Naturaliste College since the middle of 2007, when I was appointed as Associate Principal and tasked to help establish and open the college. My time at the college has been the pinnacle of my career which started with a short period of time working as a D&T teacher in Perth before moving to Mullewa DHS, Narrogin SHS, Merredin SHS and Busselton SHS.
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I am a Busselton girl born and bred. I grew up here and went to West Busselton Primary and graduated from Busselton Senior High School.
After 18 months at John Forrest SHS and a 12 year stint at Kent Street SHS as a Year Coordinator, Beacon Foundation Coordinator, Health Education Specialist, HOLA of Health and Physical Education and Senior School Coordinator, my husband and I decided it was time to return to our roots and head home.
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It has been a pleasure to join the leadership team at Cape Nat as we as a whole school strive to support our students and staff to achieve their potential.
Busselton has most definitely changed over the years and the opportunities are plentiful. That’s why it is so important that we as a community work together to develop our young people, help them to dream big and aspire to be the best they can be.
This place is my home. I am committed and passionate about our community and look forward to supporting our students to develop into successful and inspirational young adults.
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I started my journey as a high school educator in 1994 with my first teaching position in the Wheatbelt. Since then, I have taught at District, Middle and Senior High Schools in the areas of English, Society and Environment and Physical and Health Education. In 2008 I joined Cape Naturaliste College and had the privilege of helping to establish the college and work with such an energetic, dynamic and enthusiastic team of teachers and administrators.
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My career in education began in 1993 when I commenced as a School Officer at Wickham District High School. I moved with my family to Busselton in 1997 and worked at Busselton Primary School until becoming the foundation Business Manager at the Geographe Education Support Centre. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience establishing the centre and working with the amazing staff who strive to provide opportunities and important life skills for students with special needs.
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In 2013 I commenced at Dalyellup College as Manager Corporate Services until joining Cape Naturaliste College in March 2023. I feel privileged to be part of such a dynamic and professional leadership team and look forward to working closely with the school community to provide our staff and students with every opportunity to achieve their potential.
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