Principal and staff profiles

Welcome from our Principal

Mr Hamish McDonald, School Principal

As the Principal of Avenues College, I am honoured to be part of a school that fosters a supportive community of learners, serving students from Birth to year 12.

At Avenues College, we are relentless in our ambition for all children and young people to enter the world beyond the classroom, ready to learn and create opportunities to live a satisfying and fulfilling life.

At Aveneus College students develop the knowledge skills and dispositions to confidently and successfully face the challenges of an ever-changing world valuing a sense of learning, innovation and agile thinking.

Our learning programs are based on the Early Years Learning Framework, the Australian Curriculum, and the South Australian Certificate of Education.

I invite you and your children to our school, where they will have the opportunity to embark on their educational journey, grow with confidence, and develop meaningful relationships.

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

Daniel Lasscock

Deputy Principal

Daniel supports the Principal to manage the day to day running of the school, from Reception through to Year 12. A significant part of his role is the integration of learning programs for Wiltja Boarding students. He also manages the Aboriginal Education Team at Avenues College.

Daniel Lasscock, Deputy Principal

Daniel supports the Principal to manage the day to day running of the school, from Reception through to Year 12. A significant part of his role is the integration of learning programs for Wiltja Boarding students. He also manages the Aboriginal Education Team at Avenues College.

Rhianna Woodbury

Director of Avenues College Children's Centre

Rhianna is an accomplished early years educator who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to administrating and managing the family programs and the Preschool.

Rhianna Woodbury, Director of Avenues College Children's Centre

Rhianna is an accomplished early years educator who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to administrating and managing the family programs and the Preschool.

Jenny Conn

Head of Primary Years (Reception to Year 6)

xx

Jenny Conn, Head of Primary Years (Reception to Year 6)

xx

Jen Geyer

Head of Secondary Years (Year 7 to 12)

xx

Jen Geyer, Head of Secondary Years (Year 7 to 12)

xx

Jo McWhirter

Director of Learner Support B-12

Jo is past primary school principal, who has a special interest in supporting students with learning challenges. Jo also acts as the Avenues College Autism Inclusion teacher, supporting staff to upskill in classroom practices to accommodate children diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum.

Jo McWhirter, Director of Learner Support B-12

Jo is past primary school principal, who has a special interest in supporting students with learning challenges. Jo also acts as the Avenues College Autism Inclusion teacher, supporting staff to upskill in classroom practices to accommodate children diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum.

Felix Feliciano

Director of Timetable, Human Resources and Daily Organisation

Felix is a dedicated mathematics teacher who shares his skills of strategic thinking, process design and organisation to support students to select successful pathways and plan leadership, staffing and timetables accordingly.

Felix Feliciano, Director of Timetable, Human Resources and Daily Organisation

Felix is a dedicated mathematics teacher who shares his skills of strategic thinking, process design and organisation to support students to select successful pathways and plan leadership, staffing and timetables accordingly.

Tracy Glazier

Director of Alternative Learning Programs (Year 7 to Year 12)

xx

Tracy Glazier, Director of Alternative Learning Programs (Year 7 to Year 12)

xx

Magdalena Moise

Director of EALD Learning & Inclusion

Magdalena comes to us from working in the Department for the EADL team, and her expertise with learning programs to support improved learning outcomes for these students is invaluable.

Magdalena Moise, Director of EALD Learning & Inclusion

Magdalena comes to us from working in the Department for the EADL team, and her expertise with learning programs to support improved learning outcomes for these students is invaluable.

Narelle Christiansen

Head of Student Wellbeing (Reception - Year 12)

xx

Narelle Christiansen, Head of Student Wellbeing (Reception - Year 12)

xx

Teresa Maiolo

Director of Centre for Deaf Education

Teresa is a committed and dedicated teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. Her connections to the deaf community and her extensive knowledge of education practices and her innovative nature all combine to provide the ultimate support for these students.

Teresa Maiolo, Director of Centre for Deaf Education

Teresa is a committed and dedicated teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. Her connections to the deaf community and her extensive knowledge of education practices and her innovative nature all combine to provide the ultimate support for these students.

Learning Area Leaders

English, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Languages Leader

Kayla Sergi

Maths, Science and STEM Leader

Francesca Chilcott

Design and Technologies Leader

Tony Zimbardi

Health and Physical Education, Arts and Music Leader

TBC - Jen Geyer

Student Wellbeing Primary Years

Rebecca Roberts

Student Wellbeing (Aboriginal and EALD focus)

Mike Haynes

Student Wellbeing Secondary Years

Narelle Christiansen

Aboriginal Education and SAASTA Leader

TBC - Daniel Lasscock

Primary Leadership Support

TBC - Jenny Conn

SACE/VET Leader

Michelle Povey

Support staff

Librarian

Karen Jensen

Business Manager

Danielle Smith

Finance Officer

Tina Roccisano

Reception/Front Office

Annette Stanbury

Student Services

Leah Pratt

Attendance Officer

Lisa Fuller

Principal's Assistant/Publicity

Natalee Dewar