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The services we provide are dependent on our dedicated and talented staff who have a commitment to Distance Education. Our teachers are QLD Registered Teachers, with relevant subject and teaching experiences that share the school community’s strong Christian and Family values.

Executive Leadership Team

  • Executive Principal Graeme Johnston of Faith Christian School Distance Education Graeme Johnston fun photo

    Graeme Johnston

    Executive Principal

  • Douglas Stuart Adams Deputy Principal Senior Studies 11 - 12 Douglas Stuart Adams fun photo

    Douglas Stuart-Adams

    Deputy Principal Senior School

  • Leadership Staff Rita Rosehr Rita Rosehr fun photo

    Rita Rosehr

    Deputy Principal Curriculum P – 10

  • Leadership Staff Jade Birkmyre Jade Birkmyre fun photo

    Jade Birkmyre

    Business Manager

  • David Cathcart David Cathcart fun photo

    David Cathcart

    IT Manager / Programmer

Management

  • Mark Dunnett Mark Dunnett fun photo

    Mark Dunnett

    RTO Manager

  • Admin Staff Rhoda Venter Rhoda Venter fun photo

    Rhoda Venter

    PA to the Executive Principal / Office Manager

  • Jordi Mir Jordi Mir fun photo

    Jordi Mir

    Film and Media Manager

Curriculum Team

  • Melanie Griffith Melanie Griffith fun photo

    Mel Griffith

    Director Prep – 6

  • Jonathan Watson Jonathan Watson fun photo

    Jonathan Watson

    Director 7 – 9

  • Cecile Archer Cecile Archer fun photo

    Cecile Archer

    Year 4 Teacher

  • Rayma Bryant Curriculum Writer

    Rayma Bryant

    Curriculum Writer

  • Jacqui Alexis Jacqui Alexis fun photo

    Jacqui Alexis

    Curriculum Graphic Designer / Production Manager

Heads of Department

  • Julian Fanning Head of English Julian Fanning fun photo

    Julian Fanning

    Head of English 10 – 12

  • Roxanne Blank Head of English P - 10 Roxanne Blank fun photo

    Roxanne Blank

    Head of English P – 9

  • Adam Doyle fun photo

    Adam Doyle

    Head of Maths 7 – 12

  • Jenny Thornton Head of Science 7 - 12 Jenny Thornton fun photo

    Jenny Thornton

    Head of Science 7 – 12

  • Diana Braybrooke Ipswich Area Teacher / Senior Secondary English Teacher Diana Braybrooke fun photo

    Diana Braybrooke

    Head of HASS 7-9

  • Rachael Adamson Head of HASS 7 - 12

    Rachael Adamson

    Head of HASS 10 – 12

  • Ben Mitchell

    Ben Mitchell

    Head of Technologies P – 10

  • Jonathan Watson Jonathan Watson fun photo

    Jonathan Watson

    Head of HPE   P – 10

  • Jonathon Scoones

    Head of Arts P-10 / Resource EDU Systems Coordinator

  • Linda Gell Area Teacher Head of Languages Linda Gell fun photo

    Linda Gell

    Head of Languages (LOTE) P – 10

Pastoral Care Support

  • Leadership Staff Warren Spooner Warren Spooner fun photo

    Warren Spooner

    School Pastor

  • Admin Staff Barbara Walton Barbara Walton fun photo

    Barbara Walton

    PA to Pastoral Director

  • Faith Christian School teacher Jasmine Parnell holding her dog in her arms

    Jasmine Parnell

    Secondary English and Year 9 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Paul Pardede Ministry Trainer / Brisbane West Regional Coordinator Paul Pardede fun photo

    Paul Pardede

    Ministry Trainer, Secondary HASS and Year 8 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Tygue Crawford Tygue Crawford fun photo

    Tygue Crawford

    Secondary Maths and Year 7 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Cherie Csikos South Brisbane Regional Coordinator and Area Teacher Cherie Csikos fun photo

    Cherie Csikos

    Secondary Science and Year 8 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Brenda Hides South Brisbane Area Teacher Brenda Hides fun photo

    Brenda Hides

    Secondary HASS and Year 7 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Sam De Ruiter South Brisbane / Ipswich Area Teacher Sam De Ruiter fun photo

    Sam De Ruiter

    Secondary HPE and Year 9 Pastoral Care Teacher

Primary Teachers

  • Lisa Burton North Brisbane Area Teacher

    Lisa Burton

    Lead Teacher Years P-2

  • Fay Muirhead Sunshine Coast Area Teacher Fay Muirhead fun photo

    Fay Muirhead

    Year 2 Teacher

  • Samantha Kelley South Brisbane Area Teacher

    Samantha Kelley

    Year 3 Teacher

  • Angela Drummond Angela Drummond fun photo

    Angela Drummond

    Year 1 Teacher

  • Claire Tihi Claire Tihi fun photo

    Claire Tihi

    Year 6 Teacher

  • Margaret Rivers Margaret Rivers fun photo

    Margaret Rivers

    Primary Technology Teacher

  • Elizabeth Sas

    Year 5 Teacher

Secondary Teachers

  • Kaitlyn Westbrook Senior English Teacher Kaitlyn Westbrook fun photo

    Kaitlyn Westbrook

    Senior English Teacher

  • Faith Christian School teacher Jasmine Parnell holding her dog in her arms

    Jasmine Parnell

    Secondary English and Year 9 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Paul Pardede Ministry Trainer / Brisbane West Regional Coordinator Paul Pardede fun photo

    Paul Pardede

    Ministry Trainer, Secondary HASS and Year 8 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Tygue Crawford Tygue Crawford fun photo

    Tygue Crawford

    Secondary Maths and Year 7 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Cherie Csikos South Brisbane Regional Coordinator and Area Teacher Cherie Csikos fun photo

    Cherie Csikos

    Secondary Science and Year 8 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Brenda Hides South Brisbane Area Teacher Brenda Hides fun photo

    Brenda Hides

    Secondary HASS and Year 7 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Sam De Ruiter South Brisbane / Ipswich Area Teacher Sam De Ruiter fun photo

    Sam De Ruiter

    Secondary HPE and Year 9 Pastoral Care Teacher

Senior Secondary Teachers

  • Kylie Taylor Senior Essential English Teacher Kylie Taylor fun photo

    Kylie Taylor

    Senior Essential English Teacher

  • Kaitlyn Westbrook Senior English Teacher Kaitlyn Westbrook fun photo

    Kaitlyn Westbrook

    Senior English Teacher

  • Odette Watson Odette Watson fun photo

    Odette Watson

    Senior Maths Teacher

  • Adam Doyle fun photo

    Adam Doyle

    Senior Maths Teacher

  • Joel Chandler

    Joel Chandler

    Future Pathways and Wellbeing Coordinator

  • Louisa Lowe Senior Essential Mathematics Teacher Louisa Lowe fun photo

    Louisa Lowe

    Senior Essential Maths Teacher

  • Jenny Thornton Head of Science 7 - 12 Jenny Thornton fun photo

    Jenny Thornton

    Senior Science and Year 12 Biology Teacher

  • Bibi Thomas Senior Maths & Science Teacher

    Bibi Thomas

    Senior Chemistry and Biology Teacher

  • Andrew Ashton fun photo

    Andrew Ashton

    Senior Science Teacher

  • Senior Maths & Physics Teacher Kristoff Todd fun photo

    Kristoff Todd

    Senior Physics Teacher

  • Rachael Adamson Head of HASS 7 - 12

    Rachael Adamson

    Senior Ancient History Teacher

  • Soffia Scarano Soffia Scarano fun photo

    Soffia Scarano

    Senior Visual Arts Teacher

Specialist Teachers

  • Maria Santiago Maria Santiago fun photo

    Maria Santiago

    Spanish Teacher

  • Utako Ita Utako Ita fun photo

    Utako Ito

    Japanese Teacher

VET Team

  • Mark Dunnett Mark Dunnett fun photo

    Mark Dunnett

    RTO Manager

  • Mary Jane Dunnett Mary Jane Dunnett fun photo

    Mary-Jane Dunnett

    PA to RTO Manager and RTO Administration

  • Paul Pardede Ministry Trainer / Brisbane West Regional Coordinator Paul Pardede fun photo

    Paul Pardede

    Ministry Trainer, Secondary HASS and Year 8 Pastoral Care Teacher

  • Christine Scott Certificate III Business Trainer/South Brisbane Area Teacher Christine Scott fun photo

    Christine Scott

    Certificate III Business Trainer

  • Daniel Rush Daniel Rush fun photo

    Daniel Rush

    Outdoor Education Coordinator, Duke of Edinburgh

  • Josh McPherson

    Joshua McPherson

    IT Trainer

  • Kris Shotam ICT Trainer Kris Shotam fun photo

    Kris Shotam

    ICT Trainer

  • Rosie Spooner fun photo

    Rosie Spooner

    Screen and Media Trainer

Learning Enrichment Team

  • Admin Staff Robyn Burns Robyn Burns fun photo

    Robyn Burns

    PA to Deputy Principal Learning Enrichment

  • Sheryl Bergel Learning Enrichment Sheryl Bergel fun photo

    Sheryl Bergel

    Learning Enrichment Coordinator QCIA AARA 10 – 12

  • Helen Jordan

    Learning Enrichment Teacher

  • Kylie Hitz Kylie Hitz fun photo

    Kylie Hitz

    Learning Enrichment Teacher

  • Jacqueline Du Toit fun photo

    Jacqueline Du Toit

    Learning Enrichment Teacher

  • Nick Smart South Brisbane Area Teacher Nick Smart fun photo

    Nick Smart

    Secondary HASS Teacher

  • Sarah Van der Walt Sarah Van der Walt fun photo

    Sarah Van der Walt

    Learning Assistant

Admin Staff

  • Admin Staff Rhoda Venter Rhoda Venter fun photo

    Rhoda Venter

    PA to the Executive Principal / Office Manager

  • Admin Staff Barbara Walton Barbara Walton fun photo

    Barbara Walton

    PA to Pastoral Director

  • Admin Staff Robyn Burns Robyn Burns fun photo

    Robyn Burns

    PA to Deputy Principal Learning Enrichment

  • Jenny McFall

    Jenny McFall

    PA to Deputy Principal Senior School

  • Tim McDonald

    Tim McDonald

    Sports Event Coordinator

  • Admin Staff Grace Squires

    Grace Squires

    Human Resources Officer

  • Admin Staff Liz Nasmyth Liz Nasmyth fun photo

    Liz Nasmyth

    Business Support Officer

  • Admin Staff Melanie Nicholas Melanie Nicholas fun photo

    Melanie Nicholas

    Student Services / Reception

  • Daniel Rush Daniel Rush fun photo

    Daniel Rush

    Outdoor Education Coordinator, Duke of Edinburgh

  • Leah Mangold PR/Marketing Officer Leah Mangold fun photo

    Leah Kollen

    PR/Marketing Officer

  • Admin Staff Yull im Kim Yull im Kim fun photo

    Yull im Kim

    Finance Officer

  • Admin Staff Yun Kim Yun Kim fun photo

    Yun Kim

    Finance Officer

  • Josh McPherson

    Joshua McPherson

    IT Helpdesk Manager

  • Jeremie Alexis Jeremie Alexis fun photo

    Jeremie Alexis

    Integration Analyst

  • Jordi Mir Jordi Mir fun photo

    Jordi Mir

    Film and Media Manager

  • Judy Thompson Judy Thompson fun photo

    Judy Thompson

    Librarian

  • Paul McPherson

    Resource Assistant

  • Melissa Schmidt

    Melissa Schmidt

    Resource Assistant

  • Sooha Kim Sooha Kim fun photo

    Sooha Kim

    Resource Assistant

  • Ainsley Nicholas Ainsley Nicholas fun photo

    Ainsley Nicholas

    Resource Assistant

Interested in working at Faith Christian School?

Our teaching and non-teaching staff make up a loving and welcoming community. See our available positions and apply!

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