THE MCDONALD COLLEGE PORTAL

NEXT AUDITIONS20 Mar

NEXT AUDITIONS20 March

Our people

Executive Team

Our dedicated and vastly experienced Executive Team is responsible for ensuring our mission is met, our values are upheld and the day-to-day operations of the College are effective.

The McDonald College Performing Arts Primary and Secondary School in Sydney Maxine Kohler

Maxine Kohler, Principal

MEd DipTch (RAD) MACE

David Garner, Deputy Principal

BSc, Grad DipEd, TC, MEd, MACEL

Peter Kraft, Deputy Principal Performing Arts

BA (Music), Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Bus Admin, MEd, ATCL, MACE

Neil Davis, Business Manager

JP, MBA, MNIA

Peter Slattery, Director of Junior School

DipTch RECert

Meni Contos, Director of Curriculum; Head of Mathematics

BSc, Grad DipEd

Academic Faculty

Our academic department is made up of passionate, highly qualified educators who are deeply committed to each student’s individual journey and success. Our teachers bring a balance of expertise, care and innovation into every classroom, delivering a rigorous curriculum while understanding the unique demands faced by students pursuing excellence in performance and sport.

Meni Contos, Head of Mathematics, Director of Curriculum

BSc, Grad DipEd

Greg Friend, Head of Drama, Head of Acting

B PA (Acting), DipEd

Sarah Mathis, Head of Science

BSc (Hons) PostGrad Cert Sci

Kirsty McEacharn, Head of Library, Head of Wellbeing

BA (Dance) GradDip (LibSci)BTch

Sarah Minol, Head of Dance (Academic)

AdvDip Dance ABS BDance Ed Cert IV Training and Assessment ARAD RAD RTS

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Sharlane Murphy, Head of PDHPE

BEd (Human Mvt and Hlth Ed)

Jane Poiner, Head of Visual Arts, Design and Technology

DipArt GradDipEd

Joanne Raheb, Head of Diverse Learning

BEd M English MInclEd MArtEd BPsychSci(Hons) GradCertChild&AdolescMHealth GradCertNeurosc&Ed

Shannon Robertson, Head of English

DEdLeadership (ongoing) MEngEd GradDipEd BEngLit

Jacqueline Sherer, Head of Music (Academic)

MMusEd BMus BEd

Danielle Wong, Head of HSIE

BPESS MTch

Performing Arts Faculty

Our Performing Arts team brings together industry-experienced educators who are passionate about nurturing talent and inspiring excellence. Dedicated to each student’s individual journey, they create a dynamic, supportive environment where young performers are challenged, encouraged and empowered to reach their full potential.