How long have you worked at Catholic Regional College Caroline Springs?
2026 is my 17th year at CRCCS
What is your role at the school?
I am a HPE, English, Project 9 and VPP teacher
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
I love working with young people, challenging them to grow and develop, and seeing them become young adults ready to be positive additions to society.
What is your ideal way to unwind and relax?
I love going for a surf, sitting by a campfire, listening to music or watching footy.
What's your most fond childhood memory?
Family Christmas was always massive as I have a large family, and everyone always made the effort to be there.
When you were little what did you aspire to be?
I wanted to play cricket for Australia.
What was your favourite subject at school?
English - I've always enjoyed words (both spoken and written) and had teachers that challenged me to really push myself.
How many languages do you speak?
Just English.
What skill would you like to master?
I'd love to be able to play an instrument. Or do a backflip.
What book/tv series/podcasts are you into at the moment?
Ted Lasso
What is your favourite sport to watch or play?
Aussie Rules and Cricket
Do you play a musical instrument? If so, which one?
No, I would like to learn one.
What would you sing at karaoke night?
Up up and away by Jack Harris
If you could choose to be anything for a day, what would it be?
I don't know. I really enjoy my life. It's very full and I have a great balance between all the different elements.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Tacos.
If you were a superhero, what powers would you have?
Wolverine's healing power.
What's your favourite holiday destination?
Anywhere in pure nature, whether it's forest, ocean, mountains.
Do you collect anything?
No, I'm a minimalist and am always looking to let go of material things.
What are your hobbies?
I play footy and cricket, as well as spend lots of time surfing, hiking and writing.
What is something you could spend hours doing?
Anything I enjoy becomes a hyper focus. So listening to music, writing, watching footy, playing sport, surfing.
If you had to watch a documentary, what would you want it to be about?
Dinosaurs
How have your interests changed over the years?
They've gotten broader as I've been exposed to more things. Things like music - I like a wider variety of genres now than I did when I was younger.