Our Team

We have a dedicated team of teachers and staff, who understand disability and are experts in inclusive education. Student learning and wellbeing are at the centre of our teaching, and our staff are highly skilled, experienced and adaptive in ensuring learning opportunities are individualised to support and challenge every student.
Our staff have a strong collegiality in building a culture of inclusivity and excellence in the Katandra Berendale Special School and broader community.
Professional Development2023 Key Staff Contacts
Role | Name |
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Principal | Juliet Cooper |
Assistant Principal | Athina Caravatas |
Assistant Principal | Christopher Goaley |
Curriculum Learning Specialist/Acting Assistant Principal | Venessa Sigamoney |
Leading Teacher (Junior) | Jacqui Lamden |
Business Manager (Junior) | Barbara Pontikis |
Business Manager (Senior) | Bev Jackson |
Inclusion Outreach Coach | Christy Vryonis |
Inclusion Outreach Coach | Elizabeth Addision |
Learning Specialist Literacy | Colette Kerr |
Learning Specialist Numeracy | Carli Ekelis |
Respectful Relationships Team Leader | Emily Jeffery |
SWPBS Team Leader | Ann-Marie McCann |
Community Engagement and Public Relations | Melanie Wells |
Mental Health Practitioner | Martine Potter |
Year 7 - 10 Team Support | Bianca Mortimer |
Year 11 - 12 Team Support |