Welcome to our new staff for 2025

Please get to know the wonderful new team members who will be helping support our students to learn and grow in 2025:

	Brittany Neumann | English & Year Coordinator I am delighted to be joining the St Ursula’s team and community this year. It’s a privilege to work alongside the Year 11 girls and their families as their coordinator. I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a welcoming and experienced teaching team. My passion lies in making students’ time at school a meaningful and enriching educational experience, supporting them throughout their journey. As an English teacher, I am dedicated to fostering strong reading and writing skills while inspiring a love for the subject.
	Anita Rombola | HSIE teacher and Year Coordinator I am thrilled to be joining the vibrant St Ursula’s community this year and have already experienced the warm and welcoming atmosphere that the staff and students create. I am looking forward to walking alongside each Year 8 student and their families as their Year Coordinator, and teaching in the HSIE and English departments. I am passionate about student wellbeing and critical thinking, and am excited to see our students grow in their confidence and capacity throughout the year.
	Gabriella Demel | English Hi! I am so beyond grateful for the opportunity of joining the rich St Ursuline community this year and cannot wait to familiarise myself with the students and families of this school. I am passionate about uplifting the young women of tomorrow and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a welcoming and experienced team. My key teaching areas are predominantly English, with a little bit of HSIE, and I am dedicated to fostering a strong learning environment, ensuring students have a meaningful and enriching educational experience. I look forward to an exciting year of teaching ahead!
	Jacqueline Wan | Learning Support Hello! I have been made to feel very welcome at St Ursula’s College, especially by my lovely Learning Support team. I will be responsible for looking after the Year 7 and 10 Learning Support students this year. I look forward to working with your daughters and assisting them in all areas of their learning. My hope is to make them feel safe, so they feel a sense of belonging, and can thrive in their academic and social life here at St Ursula’s College. Please feel free to contact me throughout the year if you have any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with the parent community.
	Georgia Tran | English After a quick move from the country into the city, I can say I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be teaching at the College this year. It is a privilege to be part of such a welcoming and supportive school community. I am passionate about fostering creativity and critical thinking, and in creating a classroom environment where students feel encouraged to express themselves and grow. My goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning through curiosity, creativity and deep reflection. I am really looking forward to the year ahead!
	Emily Baker | HSIE Joining St Ursula’s this year has felt like meeting a family I never  knew I had. The staff and students have been so welcoming and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be part of this incredible school. As a HSIE and English teacher I am looking forward to sharing enriching learning experiences with the St Ursula’s students and helping them strive to be active citizens and educated young women who share their light with the world.
	Sophia Lapi | English I’m thrilled to be joining the College community this year. I am committed to creating an environment where students can thrive and reach their full potential. I look forward to working closely with parents and carers to ensure the academic and emotional success of students. I’m especially excited to become actively involved in school programs, retreats, and community engagement initiatives collaborating with staff, students, and the wider community throughout the year.
	Melissa Lameri | HSIE I am extremely excited to be joining the St Ursula’s College community. I am passionate about creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can reach their full potential through authentic learning experiences. I look forward to working with the talented staff of the College and watching students thrive, both in and out of the classroom.
	Melinda Scarpignato | TAS I am very inspired to be joining the wonderful St Ursula’s College community. I have been so impressed by the innovative learning programs, excellent facilities, resources and opportunities for students at the College. I am dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment to promote students achieving their full potential. I look forward to working collaboratively with the innovative and dynamic TAS/VET teams, Pastoral teams and school community
	Rebecca Bombaci | RE Joining the St Ursula’s Community this year has been the fulfilment of a longstanding dream. I have awaited the right timing and my patience has paid off. The Religious Education faculty have welcomed me so warmly and the seamlessness in the start of what is usually a chaotic part of the year has made me further recognise the importance of time and waiting. In my job-share with Michelle Starks, I feel blessed and optimistic about the year ahead. I have ten years of experience working as a committed and passionate Religious Education Teacher. During this time, I have also been a Youth Ministry Coordinator and member of the Wellbeing Team at my previous school. I look forward to being part of the spiritual and academic journey ahead with the wonderful students and staff at St Ursula’s College.
	Natalie Germanos | Science I am excited to be joining the Science team and becoming part of this wonderful Catholic school community. With a passion for science and a love for teaching, I look forward to inspiring students to explore the wonders of the world around them. I am currently working full time and then part time from term 2, 3 and 4 with Diana Chronopoulos. Also, I am yet to complete my final placement and once confirmed I will be commencing the start of term 2. I am excited to teach scientific concepts but also encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of creation. Looking forward to this new adventure and to collaborate with my colleagues and make a positive impact on our students’ learning journeys.
	Anne Querin | PDHPE Hello! I am excited to be joining the staff at St Ursula’s College. I aim to create a nurturing and supportive environment where students feel valued and seen, giving them the foundations to achieve their personal best. I am looking forward to working with staff, students, and the school community throughout the year. Thank you to both staff and students for the warm welcome.
	Eleanor Fattal | Visual Arts It is a privilege to join the staff at St Ursula’s College as a Visual Arts teacher. Expressive forms such as painting and photography are personal passions of mine, and I am eager to share my knowledge and experience with the students. I look forward to seeing them experiment, explore their artistic interests, and discover where their creativity—through God’s guidance—takes them this year.
	Christina Kattos | HSIE I’m excited to join the St Ursula’s community as part of the HSIE team in 2025! I’m eager to contribute to the students’ learning experiences and collaborate with such a dedicated group of educators. I look forward to becoming part of this wonderful school community and am keen to meet all the students and parents.