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 Berendale School and broader community.
Professional Development2022 Key Staff Contacts
Role | Name |
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Principal | Paul Newson |
Assistant Principal | Athina Caravatas |
Assistant Principal | Christopher Goaley |
Business Manager | Bev Jackson |
Learning Specialist | Venessa Sigamoney |
Literacy Team Leader | Colette Hunt |
Numeracy Team Leaders | Jonothan Pereira |
PE and Health Team Leader | |
Respectful Relationships Team Leader | Nicole Blain |
Community Engagement and Public Relations | Melanie Wells |
Mental Health Practitioner | Alexis Reinheimer |
Leading Teacher | Colleen Avontuur |
Year 7 - 9 Team Support | Manoli Lamnatos |
Year 10 - 12 Team Support | Julie Wray-McCann |