{"id":13643,"date":"2024-02-16T01:26:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T01:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/?post_type=article&#038;p=13643"},"modified":"2024-02-18T22:41:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T22:41:19","slug":"meet-our-new-staff-members-2","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/meet-our-new-staff-members-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our new staff members"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"iw\">Please get to know the wonderful new team members who will be helping support our students to learn and grow in 2024:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h5><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13657 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/01\/Semaan_Staff-photo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/h5>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Nikki-Rae Semaan &#8211; Mathematics and Religious Education Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I feel very blessed to be joining the College community. I am passionate about learning and look to create an environment where your daughters can flourish and achieve their full potential.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I look forward to the year ahead and all of the challenges and opportunities it will bring.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13653 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/01\/Helen-Elachi-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Helen Elachi &#8211;\u00a0 Religious Education Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p>I am thrilled and blessed to be returning to the College after a seven-year absence. I come back as a mum of three children, motherhood has truly reignited my passion for teaching and more specifically the teaching of our Catholic faith.\u00a0I am passionate about empowering each individual to achieve their personal best and to further your daughter on her faith journey.\u00a0 I look forward to the year ahead and to working with the amazing staff of the college.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13671 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Evelyn-Papalexandris-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Ev<\/b><b>elyn Papalexandris \u2013 English Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p>I am so excited to be teaching at the College this year. I am highly committed to ensuring that our girls are achieving their absolute best whilst also maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment in the classroom.\u00a0I am looking forward to meeting and chatting with staff, students and parents throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13654 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/01\/Louisa-Stanford-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/h6>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Louisa Stanford &#8211; Learning Support Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p>I am excited to be joining such a warm and supportive team. I look forward to a fulfilling year brimming with laughter, learning and collegiality. I aim to help promote a culture of inclusivity, by engaging each student to be confident learners and assist them to achieve success in class and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13655 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/01\/Marisa-DIppolito-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><strong>Marisa D&#8217;Ippolito &#8211; English Teacher<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>I wish to create a learning environment that fosters inclusiveness and that acknowledges each student&#8217;s strengths and areas of improvement and thus, enriches the educational experience for all students at the College.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13669 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Rachel-53a-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><strong>Rachel Maiden &#8211; Admin Assistant Reception (Thursday\/Friday)<\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>I am excited to be joining this vibrant school community and I look forward to getting to know the students and parents. I have a background in school administration and a personal passion for music and singing. I will be on deck in the front office on Thursdays and Fridays &#8211; please do come and say hello!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13670 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Katrina-Zenere-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Katrina Zenere \u2013 Science Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I am very excited to be joining the College community this year. I am dedicated to fostering students so they can achieve their best and reach their full potential. I am also particularly passionate about teaching girls and aspiring the next generation of young women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). I am looking forward to working with staff, students, and the community throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13672 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Melina-Mihaljevic-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Melina Mihaljevic<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I am delighted to be joining the College community this year as a new member of the CAPA faculty. I\u2019ve received such a warm welcome from the staff and students and I\u2019m looking forward to contributing to the rich artistic legacy of the College.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13686 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Emily-Aitken-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13685 size-thumbnail aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Amanda-Newell-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6>\u00a0<\/h6>\n<h6><b>Emily Aitken &amp; Amanda Newell &#8211; HSIE Teacher &amp; IB &amp; Library<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are excited to be working together within the HSIE faculty this year teaching Psychology and also teaching Theory of Knowledge within the International Baccalaureate Program. We are passionate about working with students to maximise their potential. We strive to work with our students to find ways to help them succeed and develop, particularly in fields of research and writing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13675 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Deborah-Crombie-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Deborah Crombie<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I am very grateful and excited to be joining such a wonderful College. I aim to foster an environment where all students feel valued and supported and strive to achieve their personal best.\u00a0 I look forward to working with and getting to know the College community. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13674 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/02\/Dion-Bozikis-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Dion Bozikis<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">I am eminently grateful for the opportunity that I have been granted to work in the context of the wonderful staff and school community of St Ursula\u2019s. I desire to foster a learning environment which brings out the best in students across a range of domains. I look forward with anticipation to the unfolding of the coming year. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click here to meet our new staff members for 2024&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-13643","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/13643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13643"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}