Introduction to Academic Deans

Introduction of Academic Deans

This year, as an additional academic support to the boys of Shore, the school has introduced an Academic Deans Model. Three outstanding educators have been appointed as Academic Deans, one in each cognitive learning stage. The purpose of these Deans is to provide effective and efficient tracking and monitoring of boy’s academic performance and to work with boys on key skills relevant to each stage of learning. Academic Deans will assist Housemasters in ensuring all boys are able to meet their academic potential.      

Ms Barbara Doran, Academic Dean Stage 4 (Year 7 & 8)

Ms Barbara Doran has been a teacher for over 30 years and has been a Science teacher at SHORE for 25 years, teaching Junior Science and Biology in the HSC. She holds a Master of Arts in Italian and Dip.Ed from Sydney University. During her early years at SHORE in conjunction with the AIS, she coordinated a whole-school approach to Literacy, was a member of the Boys’ Needs Committee, the Writing for Thinking Committee and conducted the essay writing programme in Years 7 and 8 for many years.  As Study Skills Coordinator since 2012, she runs Study Skills Evenings across Years 7-12, oversees the Peer Tutoring programme for Year 7 and supports boys in their organisation and planning.  She is currently Master Assisting in Stage 4 Science and was acting Head of Science in 2018. 

Mrs Cathy Frazer, Academic Dean Stage 5 (Year 9 & 10)

Mrs Cathy Frazer has been a teacher for over 30 years and has been a Mathematics teacher at SHORE for 19 years.  During this time at SHORE, she has been a Master Assisting in Mathematics Competitions and Academic Support (Numeracy).   Cathy teaches all abilities in Mathematics, has supported students in class and has been an external HSC marker for the Mathematics course for 10 years.  She has supported students in their learning in Early Morning Maths sessions. Cathy achieved the Teacher of Excellence Award from ISTAA in 2010 and has achieved her accreditation at Highly Accomplished level with NESA.  Cathy has been a Mentor of Learning and Teaching since 2003 and last year was acting Head of Mathematics. 

Ms Themie Oud, Academic Dean Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12)  

Ms Themie Oud, Dean of Stage 6 and English teacher has 30 years teaching experience. She completed her undergraduate degrees in Queensland and worked in the public system for four years before moving to Sydney in the 1990s. In Sydney, she has worked in the private school sector: Moriah College, St Andrew’s Cathedral School (Head of English, Director of Teaching and Learning and Deputy Head of Senior College). Prior to her commencement at SHORE, she was the Deputy Principal (Middle School) at Reddam House in Woollahra. Themie Oud holds a Master of Educational Management and Leadership degree from Sydney University.

We are delighted to have these three outstanding teachers in these roles supporting the boys. This will continue to strengthen the academic culture at the school.

Matt Leeds
Director of Studies