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THE BRUNSWICKNew Staff2012Kate AllibonHi, this year I will be teaching English and SOSE along with theSpecialist Subject City Life to year 9 students.Before my time at BSC I worked in Public Relations with anAustralian fashion company and spent a large amount of timetraveling the world learning about new cultures and havingfantastic life experiences.This helped me to realise what a difference an education canmake to individuals as well as communities as a whole.My first few weeks at BSC have been very rewarding and everyonehas made me feel extremely welcome. I look forward togetting to know the school community even better overthe coming year.Rohan McCarthyHello, my name is Rohan McCarthy and I am starting as the newYear 9 Coordinator at Brunswick Secondary. I am brand new toVictoria this year, having moved down from Brisbane and amexcited to work with the school community. I feel like it has beena very positive start for our year 9’s this year with the renewalof our House System seeing eight Junior House Leaders beingelected this term. I believe that all of year 9 can lead by examplein the junior school, demonstrating to our younger studentswhat it means to be a Brunswick Secondary student. This will bean exciting year with the roll out of netbooks to our cohort andall the opportunities these will bring for success and learning.As Year 9 Coordinator, please don’t hesitate tocontact me with any issues you might have over the year andkeep an eye on the Compass portal news feed for messagesfrom me pertinent to year 9 students.Rosalie FourniotisHi, my name is Rosalie Fourniotis. I have been teaching for overtwenty years in the western suburbs and most recently at RMIT,where I taught pre-tertiary Legal Studies to international studentsfrom all over the world. I am extremely and genuinely excited tohave now joined the staff at Brunswick Secondary College whereI am currently teaching VCE Legal Studies and ESL.I was raised, educated and still live in Brunswick and have threechildren in state schools (one in Year 9 at BSC and two still tocome). In my free time I love to read, keep up with current affairs,swim (desperately missing Brunswick Baths) and am a bit fanaticalabout scrabble. My first couple of weeks at BSC have beenwonderful. The positive energy I have experienced amongst thestaff has been matched in the classroom, with students displayinga readiness to work hard and a camaraderie that will support all
THE BRUNSWICKNew Staff2012Lara AlexanderHello! My name is Lara Alexander and I’m lucky enough to beteaching English and SOSE this year. I have just finished myDiploma of Education at the University of Melbourne and plan tocontinue my Masters in Literacy and Language. I’m passionateabout literacy and film education and will enjoy bringing this intomy classes. So far I’ve enjoyed getting to know both the studentsand staff and I look forward to becoming a part of the vibrantBrunswick Secondary College community.As the new Debating Coordinator I also look forward to workingwith the students involved in debating and public speaking.I can’t wait to further improve the already fantastic reputationand success of the debating program at Brunswick!Michelle O’BrienMy name is Michelle O’Brien and I will be teaching Maths andScience to Year 9 this year. I have spent the last few years athome on family leave with my young children and before thatI worked in a number of schools teaching from year 7 to VCE.After some relief teaching and a short-term contract at Brunswickduring term 4 last year I am excited to be staying on at the schoolon a permanent basis. I live locally and am looking forward tobeing a part of the school community.Helen LambropoulosHi everyone my name is Helen Lambropoulos and I am the newStudent Wellbeing Coordinator/Counsellor. Previous to this roleI was the School Focused Youth Service Coordinator in Morelandfor two years. I’ve also worked in Local Government, CommunityServices and a couple of other government schools.I look forward to getting to know the staff, students and parentsat Brunswick Secondary College and to encourage all students toget involved with extra curricula activities. I enjoy taking photos,traveling and being outdoors. I also have a keen interest in historyand architecture. I’m excited about working at BrunswickSecondary College and really look forward to a great year.Nicholas KempI’m a brand new teacher with a passion for science teaching,I have a great time doing it and getting to know my students.I am very much enjoying becoming a part of the BrunswickSecondary community. I am particularly pleased to have theForensic Science Specialist Subject at Year 8.Natalie MrmacovskaHi my name is Natalie Mrmacovska and I am a new teacher atBrunswick SC this year. Last year I was studying and working forthe Department of Education and Early Childhood Developmentwithin the Human Resources division. I am thoroughly enjoyingmy time at Brunswick SC working in my new role as a teacher,especially getting to know my students in Year 8 & 10. I lookforward to becoming a part of Brunswick SC community.Hope to meet you all in the year ahead.
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