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.

Teaching Executive
  • 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
English Faculty
  • 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)
Mathematics Faculty
  • 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
Science Faculty
  • Jonathan Brown (HT)
  • Amber Chalker
  • George Curan (Year 9 YA)
  • Byron Richards
  • Bongiwe Tabi
PDHPE Faculty
  • Timothy Gregson (HT)
  • Lauren Brahe (Year 8 YA)
  • Ethan Burns
  • Aaron Harding
  • Chloe Hinde
  • Dee Smith
  • Joshua Stefanou
HSIE Faculty
  • Lisa Eldridge (HT)
  • Liam Adams
  • Lewis Bousfield
  • Andres de Guia
  • Will Johns
  • Mandla Khumalo
  • Jenna Loveday
  • Michael Moran
  • Natalie Taylor
  • Chloe Williams
CAPA Faculty
  • Alison Nilon (HT)
  • Stephen Barrett
  • Hannah Buttsworth
  • Kathryn Fisher (Year 7 YA)
  • Emma Roberts
  • Bradley Santos
  • Maddi Whan
TAS Faculty
  • Donna Smithson (HT)
  • Amie Burcher
  • Blake Jeszczenko
  • Michelle Love
  • Thomas Osborn
  • Christopher Parkin
  • Sally Spring
  • Robin Szczepanik
Languages
  • Jennifer Suwabe
Support
  • Nyasa Wells (HT)
  • Craig Ferguson
  • Catherine Kristoffersen
  • Stephanie Shepherd
  • Rosemary Stevenson
Careers Advisor
  • TBC
Librarian
  • Chloe Williams
Selective Stream Coordinator
  • 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.

KHS Wellbeing Team
  • 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
Learning and Support Teachers (LaST)
  • 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.

Business Manager
  • Kerrie Cuschieri
Administrative and Support Staff
  • Teresa Duve (SAM)
  • Duc Duong
  • Debbie Green
  • Maree Hayes
  • Cherie Humphries
  • Lily Martens
  • Rebecca Mikhail
  • Janice Shea
  • Tania Turvey
  • Sandra Wilson
Support Unit SLSOs
  • Shyamala Durvasan
  • Megan Fidock
  • Rosa Gaspari-Buchaniec
  • Joan Gray
  • Jenna Iosia
  • Shani Pemberton
  • Tracey Percival
  • Tara Triffett
School SLSOs
  • Angelina Costa
  • Makayla Crotty
  • Ryan Gibbs
  • Ryley Harman
  • Jayden Iosia
  • Guy Juter
  • Arabella Kimber
  • Mia Petrovski
  • Alex Smith
  • Mia Smith
  • Dean Woodward
Aboriginal Education Officer
  • Alyson Beltrami
Digital Innovation Officer (TSO)
  • Vince Tseng
Defence School Mentor
  • Yani McMahon
Youth Outreach Worker (SSO)
  • Atunaisa Tupou
General Assistants
  • Wayne Collier
  • David Hunt
  • Lachlan Schubert

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