{"id":23152,"date":"2026-02-18T14:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T03:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/?post_type=article&#038;p=23152"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T05:29:44","slug":"welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to our new staff for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please get to know the wonderful new team members who will be helping support our students to learn and grow in 2026:<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/zoe-collis\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23247\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23247 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Zoe-Collis-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Zoe-Collis-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Zoe-Collis-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Zoe-Collis-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Zoe-Collis-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Zoe-Collis.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Zoe Collis &#8211; English Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<div>It is nice to meet you all! I am Miss Collis and I am excited to be joining the St Ursula&#8217;s school community this year as an English teacher. I\u2019ve been teaching for five years in a range of different schools which has given me a strong appreciation for the different ways students learn and express themselves.\u00a0I\u2019m really looking forward to working with all the students in my classes and becoming part of such a vibrant and supportive school environment.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/joshua-cutrups\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23235\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23235 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Joshua-Cutrups-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Joshua-Cutrups-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Joshua-Cutrups-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Joshua-Cutrups-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Joshua-Cutrups-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Joshua-Cutrups.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><strong>Joshua Cutrupi &#8211; Science Coordinator<\/strong><\/h6>\n<div>I am thrilled to be joining the team as the new Science Coordinator. I\u2019ve always loved asking &#8216;why&#8217; and &#8216;how,&#8217; and I\u2019m really excited to guide our students as they explore the real-world side of science. Outside of the classroom, I am deeply involved in the AFL community as the coach at Sydney Uni and NSWCCC. I love the mentorship aspect of sport, and I look forward to using that experience to build strong connections with students beyond the science lab.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/cherre-hong\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23236 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Cherre-Hong-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Cherre-Hong-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Cherre-Hong-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Cherre-Hong-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Cherre-Hong-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Cherre-Hong.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Cherre Hong &#8211; Music &amp; Religious Education Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<div>My name is Ms Hong and I am delighted to join the St Ursula\u2019s College community this year as a Music and Religious Education teacher. Beyond the classroom, I am a parishioner at Our Lady of Fatima Church, where I frequently serve the liturgy by playing the piano and singing with the choir. I am passionate about the intersection of faith and the arts, and I look forward to sharing this joy with my students and helping them find their own unique voices within our school and parish life.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/irenea-jajcevic\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23249\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23249 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Irenea-Jajcevic-100x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Irenea-Jajcevic-100x150.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Irenea-Jajcevic-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Irenea-Jajcevic.jpeg 427w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Irena Jajcevic &#8211; Religious Education Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p>Hi, my name is Irena Jajcevic and I am so excited as a St Ursula&#8217;s alumni to be returning to the school community as a teacher. As a former student here, this school holds a special place in my heart. It truly shaped who I am today, both academically and personally. I feel honored to be a part of the Religious Education department, supporting and guiding students in their faith formation and education. I particularly look forward to my Year 12 Studies of Religion 2 unit class in the lead up to their HSC year.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/mcmanus-danielle_headshot\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23245\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23245 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/McManus-Danielle_Headshot-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/McManus-Danielle_Headshot-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/McManus-Danielle_Headshot-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/McManus-Danielle_Headshot.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Danielle McManus &#8211; Leader of Wellbeing<\/b><\/h6>\n<p>My name is Danielle McManus, and I am delighted to be joining St Ursula\u2019s as the Leader of Wellbeing.\u00a0I bring over 20 years of experience in girls\u2019 education, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, pastoral care, and supporting academic growth. Grounded in a faith\u2011centred approach, I am passionate about helping young women grow into compassionate, purposeful, and resilient individuals. I believe deeply in nurturing the whole student and in empowering them to use their gifts in service to others. I look forward to leading wellbeing initiatives that foster connection, confidence, and belonging for students across Years 7\u201312, and I am excited to partner with families and staff to support each student\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/gmo-photo\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23246\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23246 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/GMO-Photo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/GMO-Photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/GMO-Photo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/GMO-Photo.jpg 432w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Georgia Morrison &#8211; English Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<div>My name is Miss Morrison and I\u2019m delighted to be joining the St. Ursula&#8217;s community as an English teacher this year. I\u2019ve spent the past two years in the classroom, where I\u2019ve developed a deep appreciation for helping students grow as readers, writers, and critical thinkers. I\u2019m passionate about creating a welcoming, engaging learning environment where every student feels supported and encouraged to express their ideas with confidence.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/vincenza-treeves\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23377\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23377 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Vincenza-Treeves-111x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"111\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Vincenza-Treeves-111x150.jpeg 111w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Vincenza-Treeves-223x300.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Vincenza-Treeves.jpeg 729w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 111px) 100vw, 111px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Vincenza Treeves &#8211; PDHPE Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<p>My name is Vincenza Treeves and I am very excited to be joining St Ursula\u2019s College, Kingsgrove as a teacher this year. I am passionate about supporting student wellbeing and love encouraging students to build confidence, resilience, and positive relationships through their learning. I strive to create welcoming and inclusive spaces where girls feel supported to step outside their comfort zones, believe in themselves, and reach their full potential.<\/p>\n<p>I am deeply inspired by St Ursula\u2019s commitment to girls\u2019 education and holistic development, and the College motto\u00a0<em>SERVIAM which<\/em>\u00a0strongly reflects my own approach to teaching. I am excited to work within the Ursuline Vision to \u2018Ignite the Spirit\u2019 in students by fostering a genuine love of learning and empowering each student to grow academically, socially, and personally.<\/p>\n<p>Outside the classroom, I have a strong love for dance and all things sport, and I am eager to share this enthusiasm through co-curricular involvement and school life. I am truly looking forward to getting to know the students, staff and families, and to contributing positively to the vibrant and supportive St Ursula\u2019s community.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/che-walsh-kemp\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23237 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Che-Walsh-Kemp-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Che-Walsh-Kemp-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Che-Walsh-Kemp-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Che-Walsh-Kemp-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Che-Walsh-Kemp-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Che-Walsh-Kemp.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Che Walsh-Kemp &#8211; Drama and VET Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My name is Ms Ch\u00e9 Walsh\u2011Kemp, and I am delighted to have joined the College this year as a Drama and VET (Entertainment Industry) teacher. I am a committed advocate for the role of the arts in education and am excited to collaborate with a new generation of imaginative and ambitious theatre makers. Alongside my classroom teaching, I will be leading a range of Extra\u2011Curricular Drama opportunities, including Drama Club, Theatresports, Stage Crew, and the supervision of the Rep Dance teams during sport..<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/article\/welcome-to-our-new-staff-for-2026\/kate-wilson\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-23248\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-23248 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Kate-Wilson-113x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"113\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Kate-Wilson-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Kate-Wilson-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Kate-Wilson-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Kate-Wilson-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2026\/02\/Kate-Wilson.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%\">\n<h6><b>Kate Wilson &#8211; HSIE Teacher<\/b><\/h6>\n<div><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hello, my name is Miss Kate Wilson, and I am very pleased to have joined the College this year as a History, Geography, and Commerce teacher. I am passionate about helping students understand how people and places shape the world, and I look forward to encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and confidence in the humanities. I\u2019m excited to work with my classes this year and to contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment across the College.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read all about our newest teaching staff at the College&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":23332,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-23152","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/23152","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=23152"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23332"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/serviam\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}