Southern Cross School of Distance Education

Providing quality distance education since 1995

Our staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

Core executive

Principal, Kirstin Beck (relieving)

Deputy Principal, Steve Manser (relieving)

Assistant Principal, Kath Barker (primary)

Head teachers

Our experienced executive staff have allocated roles and responsibilities

Full-time enrolments

For full-time enrolment enquiries, contact the school on the following address: southerncrossschoolofdistanceeducation@det.nsw.edu.au

Single course enrolments

Head Teacher Single Course, Sam Askew (relieving)

Organisation

Head Teacher Wellbeing - Ally Quinton

Head Teacher Administration (systems) - Bryce Webster (relieving)

Head Teacher Technology - Matthew Moss

Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Shelley Hernage

Faculties

 

Creative And Performing Arts (CAPA) - Sharon McKay

English and History - Coralie Sandell & Nicole Sykes (relieving)

Science - Matthew Cartwright

Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) and Vocational Education and Training (VET) - Angela Pelc

Languages - Susan Newman

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) and Mathematics - Jo Skinner (relieving)

Technology and applied studies (TAS) - Adrian Delman

Support for students and supervisors

Our staff are dedicated to supporting student learning and wellbeing. For specific inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with the staff below.

Technology support

Year advisers and careers

School counsellor - Leanne Neville

Learning and support teacher - Melinda Lynch and Wendy Rooney