Term 2, Week 2
Hi, I’m your new HPE Teacher, and I’m thrilled to be part of this community.
My journey into teaching took a bit of a scenic route. I spent ten years working at various Optus stores and eventually ended up managing Optus Caloundra. I then felt a strong pull to return to Ipswich and follow my passion for teaching. Along the way, I ventured into disability support, which was a rewarding experience, and later took on the role of Area Manager at Healthy Life Community Services.
I’ve been married to my wife Katie for seven wonderful years; she’s also a teacher. Together, we share a passion for education and making a positive impact. As an educator, I bring enthusiasm, resilience, great communication skills and strong leadership skills to the team.
In my downtime, you can find me enjoying a game of rugby league, soccer or playing board games with my friends.
I’m eager to collaborate with Staines Memorial College in delivering a distinctly Christian education and look forward to the meaningful journey ahead.
It was a joy to launch our very first Faithlabs session on Monday 2 June! Led by Mr Lachlan Palmisano, this new group creates space for students to explore life’s big questions at the intersection of faith and science.
Jesus was rough on Pharisees: ‘Outwardly you look like righteous people, but inwardly your hearts are filled with hypocrisy and lawlessness’ (Matthew 23:28 NLT). They put on a good front but were devoid of grace, mercy, and compassion. And Jesus called them on it! Because we live in an appearance-focused society, Jesus warns us about the dangers that come from dwelling on the outer life at the cost of developing the inner life. So, how do you keep that from happening?
It was fantastic to celebrate our students today as they received Character Strengths Awards at our Primary Assembly, recognising their growth and commitment to living out these values.
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