Category: Teacher Spotlights
Jun 6 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Lisa Pickering
Ms Lisa Pickering is a Middle School teacher and Middle School House Coordinator (Jenkins) at Wesley College.
Mar 19 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Teacher Tuesday – Mr John Taylor
Our profile for this week is on Health and Physical Education teacher, Director of Cross Country (7-12) and Head of Year 12, Mr John Taylor. WHY DID YOU BECOME A TEACHER? Whilst completing a commerce degree at Curtin University I continued to coach athletics and cross country at my old school, Aquinas College. Upon completing that…
Feb 4 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Suzanne Lawrence
Mrs Suzanne Lawrence has been an iconic part of Wesley life for 26 years, teaching students in the Middle School before becoming our Speech and Drama specialist. What inspired you to become a teacher? I have absolutely no idea, but I have always known that I wanted to be one. From the age of three,…
Jan 5 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Silke Smith
On top of her duties as a Senior School Science teacher, Mrs Silke Smith is the Year 9 Boarding Coordinator. Both inside and outside of the classroom, Silke embodies the commitment that all Wesley College staff should show in helping students to thrive. Why did you become a teacher? I like ‘growing people’, both from…
Jan 5 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Nathan Jessup
Meet our Deputy Head, Nathan Jessup.
Jan 4 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Alex Boyd
Alex Boyd is the Woodwind & Wind Ensemble Coordinator at the College and commenced work at Wesley in 1996. Alex has taught clarinet and saxophone to students over his journey and has conducted and directed both Junior and Senior Jazz and Concert Bands over the last 22 years. He has also been a member of…
Nov 5 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Janet Healy
Always with a smile on her face, Mrs Janet Healy is a much loved member of the community. As a Senior School Mathematics teacher and Head of Year (Year 9), her passion for education is evident all throughout the school year. Why did you become a teacher? I have always loved learning. With teaching I…
Jun 4 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Alistair Park
Mr Alistair Park is a Physical Education teacher, Director of Hockey and the 1st XI Hockey coach at Wesley College. He has been at the College for over 11 years. What inspired you to become a teacher? I loved to coach but teaching seemed like a much more stable profession that shared so many similarities…
Jan 31 Interviews & Spotlights, Teacher Spotlights
Spotlight On: Brad Hilliard, Head of Middle School
Returning to Wesley this year, Brad is launching himself into his new role as Head of Middle School and as a member of the College Executive. We asked Brad to share a bit of his background with us.