11 MAR 2026 Deputy Principal: Staff

We are very excited that in 2026 we have added many experienced and highly accomplished teachers to our expanding Kolbe community.

We are delighted to introduce the following new staff members:

Teaching Staff

Alexander Wellington Stuart - St Clare

Alyssa Scollo - St Clare

Andrew Royal - St Clare

Bella Kadem - St Clare

Celine Elsikmani - St Catherine

Giulia Colla - St Clare

Harry Molyneux - St Clare

Jacq Wade - St Clare

Jon-Jacob Olivieri - St Clare

Kathryn Rodriguez - St Clare

Katy Destro - St Catherine

Laura Martin - St Clare

Lisa Mulcahy – St Clare

Makayla Maitland - St Clare

Martin Nguyen - St Catherine

Megan Tuttle - St Clare

Natalie Pafralis - St Catherine

Nikita Cosoleto - St Clare

Pamela Gomes - St Catherine

Scott McNulty - St Clare

Shanelle Senaratne - St Catherine

Siobhan Loukomitis - St Clare

Tayla Ryan - St Catherine

Ugyen Wangmo - St Clare

Vince Crimi - St Catherine (Term 2)

We also welcome a number of educational support staff who have joined the Kolbe team this year including:

Alexander Grech (Tutor) - St Catherine

Benjamin Gidman (LSO) - St Catherine

Chantelle Strohhecker (LSO) - St Catherine

Charleigh Murray (LSO) - St Catherine

Cristian Balati (IT) - St Catherine

Jodee Stevens (LSO) - St Clare

Kristie Saringolis (Tutor) - St Catherine

Laura O'Brien (LSO) - St Clare

Lauren Matthews (Admin Assistant) - St Catherine

Leah Capetola (LSO) - St Clare

Lucinda Cervi (Library Tech) - St Catherine

Melinda Spiteri (Admin Assistant) - St Catherine

Paris Thomson (Multi-Disciplinary Tech) - St Catherine

Renae Tabacco (LSO) - St Clare

Sara Kizana (LSO) - St Clare

Stephen Higham (Grounds & Maintenance Officer) - St Catherine

Taylah Liberatore (Sports Assistant) - St Clare

Taliilagi Roberts (LSO) - St Clare

2026 Leadership Teams

With the addition of many new faces, below is a summary of our 2026 Leadership Teams to support families to know who to contact when you need assistance or have queries throughout 2026.

Student Wellbeing Matters

Acting Deputy Principal Vincent Crimi (Term 1)

Year Level Leaders

Year 7 (St Clare Campus)	Laura Potter
Year 7 (St Catherine Campus) from Term 2	Vince Crimi
Year 8	Kathryn Rodriguez
Year 9	Sarsha Anderson
Year 10	Rina Santin
Year 11	Michael Knight
Year 12	Tess Daly

Director of Students

Years 7 & 8 (St Clare Campus)	Ashleigh Pereira
Years 7 & 8 (St Catherine Campus)	Erin Lane
Years 9 & 10	Glen Widdicombe
Years 11 & 12	Samantha Mizzi

Learning and Teaching Matters

Learning Leader - English & Literacy	Jared Prentis
Learning Leader - Mathematics	Brittany Anthony
Learning Leader - Numeracy	Marian Gerguis
Learning Leader - HPE	Daniel Mackertich
Learning Leader - Humanities	Sarah Abfalter
Learning Leader - Languages & Culture	Claudia Russo
Learning Leader - Religious Education	Ruth Yousif
Learning Leader - Science	Demi Mitrotasios
Learning Leader - Technology	Lisa Lucca
Learning Leader - VCE Vocational Major	Kelly Hack
Learning Leader - STEM & Accelerated Learning	Olivia Rossell
Learning Leader - VET	Sarah Relf
Student Leader - Coordinator	Jess Pendlebury
Learning Leader - Visual Arts	Lana Erneste
Aspire 10 - Coordinators	Steven Giannakis/Daniela Ibrido
Learning Leader - Music	Carlos Gomez
Learning Leader - Drama & Dance	Eliza Fleet

Curriculum Leaders

Years 7 & 8	TBC
Years 9 & 10	Amber Board/Rebecca Rossitto
Years 11 & 12	Sofie Scollo
Innovation & Growth	Anthony Schepis
Director of Learning & Teaching	Chris Micallef
Deputy Principal - Learning & Teaching	Adam Gonzalez

Learning and Pathway Assistance

Learning Diversity Leader (Years 7 & 8)	Nikita Loomba
Learning Diversity Leader (Years 9 & 10)	Elise Mezner/Gina Bell
Learning Diversity Leader (Years 11 & 12)	Elise Cloonan
Director of Learning Diversity	Rachael Conway
Learning Leader - EAL	Lucinda Szechenyi
Careers & Pathways Coordinator	Debra Williams

Co-curricular Matters

Director of Performing Arts	Laura Roso
Sports Manager - SACCSS & Activities	Jacq Wade

Staff Development

Deputy Principal - Staff	Geoff Caufield
Deputy Principal - Staff Planning and Development	Liam Benton

Faith and Community

Deputy Principal - Faith & Mission	Siobhan Loukomitis

Geoff Caufield
Deputy Principal - Staff