Our principal and staff
Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.
Welcome from our principal
“I’m excited to welcome you to our school, where we create a supportive environment for every child to thrive. We value respect, curiosity and teamwork.
We’re proud of our dedicated staff and strong partnerships with families. Together, we ensure students feel valued and inspired to learn.
I invite you to explore our website to discover what makes our school special. We look forward to welcoming you into our community.”
Ann-Marie Shannon, Principal of Karabar High School
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Our teaching staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
- Administration: Rebecca Jarman
- Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA): Alison Nilon
- English: Elissa Duncan
- Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE): Lisa Eldridge
- Languages: Lisa Eldridge
- Mathematics: Carolyn Gibbs
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE): Timothy Gregson
- Science: Jonathan Brown
- Support: Nyasa Wells
- Teaching and Learning - Curriculum Implementation: Natalie Taylor
- Teaching and Learning - Secondary Studies (7-9): Christopher Bell
- Teaching and Learning - Senior Studies (10-12): Stephen Barrett
- Technological and Applied Studies (TAS): Donna Smithson
- Wellbeing: Chloe Williams
- Elissa Duncan (HT)
- Daniel Beach
- Jake Gillies (Year 12 YA)
- Max Hogbin
- Shannon Johnston
- Anthony Kallergeros
- Alice Mellor
- Jessica Unwin
- Jodie Winslade (Year 11 YA)
- Carolyn Gibbs (HT)
- Jyoti Batra
- Amrita Devi
- John Girvan
- Jonathan Harradence
- Phillip Lyons
- Simone Parkinson
- Lisette Pettit
- Mehervan Singh
- Jesse Sully
- Bianca Swanson (Year 10 YA)
- Minli Yu
- Jonathan Brown (HT)
- Amber Chalker
- George Curan (Year 9 YA)
- Byron Richards
- Bongiwe Tabi
- Timothy Gregson (HT)
- Lauren Brahe (Year 8 YA)
- Ethan Burns
- Aaron Harding
- Chloe Hinde
- Dee Smith
- Joshua Stefanou
- Lisa Eldridge (HT)
- Liam Adams
- Lewis Bousfield
- Andres de Guia
- Will Johns
- Mandla Khumalo
- Jenna Loveday
- Michael Moran
- Natalie Taylor
- Chloe Williams
- Alison Nilon (HT)
- Stephen Barrett
- Hannah Buttsworth
- Kathryn Fisher (Year 7 YA)
- Emma Roberts
- Bradley Santos
- Maddi Whan
- Donna Smithson (HT)
- Amie Burcher
- Blake Jeszczenko
- Michelle Love
- Thomas Osborn
- Christopher Parkin
- Sally Spring
- Robin Szczepanik
- Jennifer Suwabe
- Nyasa Wells (HT)
- Craig Ferguson
- Catherine Kristoffersen
- Stephanie Shepherd
- Rosemary Stevenson
- TBC
- Chloe Williams
- Christopher Bell
Wellbeing and learning support staff
Our wellbeing and learning support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
- Head Teacher Wellbeing: Chloe Williams
- Year 7 Advisor: Kathryn Fisher
- Year 8 Advisor: Lauren Brahe
- Year 9 Advisor: George Curan
- Year 10 Advisor: Bianca Swanson
- Year 11 Advisor: Jodie Winslade
- Year 12 Advisor: Jake Gillies
- Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO): Emma Warren
- Deputy Principal (Years 8 and 11): Dale Cunningham
- Deputy Principal (Years 7 and 9): Emma Campbell
- Deputy Principal (Years 10, 12 and Support): Lena Fennamore
- School Psychologist: Collette Vine
- Linda Fitt
- John Girvan
- Emma Warren
Administrative and support staff
Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day.
- Kerrie Cuschieri
- Teresa Duve (SAM)
- Duc Duong
- Debbie Green
- Maree Hayes
- Cherie Humphries
- Lily Martens
- Rebecca Mikhail
- Janice Shea
- Tania Turvey
- Sandra Wilson
- Shyamala Durvasan
- Megan Fidock
- Rosa Gaspari-Buchaniec
- Joan Gray
- Jenna Iosia
- Shani Pemberton
- Tracey Percival
- Tara Triffett
- Angelina Costa
- Makayla Crotty
- Ryan Gibbs
- Ryley Harman
- Jayden Iosia
- Guy Juter
- Arabella Kimber
- Mia Petrovski
- Alex Smith
- Mia Smith
- Dean Woodward
- Alyson Beltrami
- Vince Tseng
- Yani McMahon
- Atunaisa Tupou
- Wayne Collier
- David Hunt
- Lachlan Schubert
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