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Anne Ridgway - Principal Qualified Visual Arts Teacher who also teaches Science and P.D.H.P.E Worked at Blacktown Youth College for 7 years, accepting promotion to Principal in December 2007. Has always enjoyed working with young people. “Within each youth, there lies a tiny seed, with huge potential, for a joyous, fulfilling and productive life.” Professional singer/ songwriter who performs at many music clubs and festivals throughout Australia and conducts singing and songwriting work shops. |
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Di Knapton - Teacher Aboriginal (part) of Darruk Original member of the establishment committee for the school in 1997. Previously worked with PCYC for 6 years as an Activities Officer /Counsellor -working to keep unemployed adolescents off the street. Bachelor of Edu. University of Western Sydney (presently). Involved with application interviews, counselling students, discipline committees, “hands on” general student needs. Shares a passion for troubled youth, and believes her history gives her an insight into their needs. |
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Lochie Reeves - Student Administrator Ex Rugby League player. Played Under 21s for South Sydney and Reserve Grade for Western Suburbs. -1987 -1994 Worked in Juvenile Justice 5 years (Yasmar) 1991-1996 Personal Security for Bob Hawke P.M 1989-1990 Personal Security Colonel Rambuka Fijian President -1989 Worked for PCYC 3 years as an Activities Officer, helping to keep unemployed youth of the streets. Been working at Blacktown Youth College for 3years. Presently studying Teachers aid Certificate. |
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Marrie Price - School Secretary. Cert 111 in business Admin. I am very happy in the position at Blacktown Youth College. Working with youth is something I have always wanted to pursue. The teenagers can find growing a very confusing and trying time. It is challenging and satisfying to help guide children through these years. |
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Paul Stewart - Campus Co-ordinator Aboriginal of Wamba Wamba Worked in hospitality for 11 years until 2006. Worked as an Aboriginal Liaison Officer for Pacific Flavon- Youth Department for 6 years. Degree in Social Welfare. Post Grad in Education (presently). Degree in Sport. Coach of the Month 2005. Certified Coach of Self Defense Nominated for the indigenous Justice Award 2006 Enjoys working with youth. Has worked, guided, coached,instructed or counselled youth all his working life. Been working at Blacktown Youth College 6 years. |
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Tracy Day: Assistant Principal & Classroom Teacher B. Ed M Ed – Special Education I’ve taught in mainstream schools for so long that I felt I’d like to extend my experience. I find that I don’t “just teach” here. I have to be aware of the social needs and cultural expectations. The kids bring with them a wealth of diversity both academically and socially. It is a challenge to accommodate their needs. If I feel I’m not meeting the students’ needs, I do lots of self-reflection. It is a wonderful feeling when you actually connect. |
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Raymond Tun - Music Teacher Certificate of Music -Australian Institute of Music Assists teaching students Guitar and Keyboard. Has worked at Blacktown Youth College for 6months. Also works part time for Claire & Co Music School at Horning Sea Park. Students can require expertise from teachers, due to their social and behavioral difficulties, but he enjoys the relaxed work environment and the flexible conditions. |
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Keryn Knox - Canteen Manager I have been working in school canteens for the past eight years as a canteen Assistant or Canteen manager. I really enjoy working with kids as I have two of my own.
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Jean Lopez - Volunteer Teacher Bachelor of Arts and Masters Degree in Ancient history Dip. Of Special EducationWorked as a teacher in the Catholic Schools system for 5 years Worked as a teacher in T.A.F.E for 10years. Been working as a volunteer teacher at Blacktown Youth College for 2years. Teaching , History and T.E.S.O.L. “For the first time in my teaching career, I feel like I am doing something worthwhile” |
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Wayne Knight - Maths and Music Teacher Dip in Education (University of Western Sydney)Worked in the public school system for 10 years 1980 -1990 Worked as a Youth Recreational Officer at Emerton Youth Centre. Also works as a professional musician. “One Man Band” at clubs and pubs. Plays Guitar, base, vocals and writes songs. Also works as a compare /m.c. at local festivals. Has worked for Blacktown Youth College for 3 years. Now works part time at BYC while at the same time at Tregear Public school and Mt Druitt Learning Ground. Likes the relaxed atmosphere of working at BYC |
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Taranga – School Counsellor Diploma: Youth Work - 1993 Diploma: Social Welfare - 1997, Degree: Social Welfare - 2002, Marriage Celebrant - 2005. Worked in Juvenile Justice, Dept. Community Services, Residential Home, out of home care, Youth Work, counseling Support worker, Caseworker. Managing Director Pacific Flava Youth Development Services for 8 years Currently on Board of Directors S.P.A.C.E. (Specialised Programs Academy Community Education) Passionate and committed in working with young people and families. |
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Belinda Comerford - Craft Teacher & Teachers Aide |
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Lynette-Konkol - Certificate 3 – Teachers Aide Special Part –time Teacher’s Aide and Part – time Clerical assistant for Administration. She has also been trained in the Canteen as an assistant. “I am always ready for a challenge or whatever comes my way “ |
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Lisa Bullens - Clerical officer |
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Maria Joannidis - English Teacher and Transition programs BA Dip Ed Began working at BYC in February 2011, having had more than two decades of teaching experience in high schools and TAFE, working predominately within socio-economically disadvantaged communities. I enjoy working with youth and see literacy as a fundamental building block for the employment of young people. |
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Brooke Knapton - Teachers Aide | |||||||||
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Carol Beath - Senior Admin Officer | |||||||||
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Cheryl Newham - Teacher's Aide | |||||||||
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Dwayne Whitton - Trainee Teachers' Aide | |||||||||
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Kevin Wearing - School Assistant | |||||||||
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Ross Colebrook - Teacher's Aide | |||||||||
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Terry Gaolo - Trainee Office Assistant | |||||||||
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Brad Ellis - Campus Co-ordinator Bachelor Social Sciences Advanced Social and General Welfare Juvenile Justice Conference Convener Experience working with Adolescence mental illness and disability. Young People in crisis. Coordinator of the Mid Mountains Youth Centre 14 years. |
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Kathryn Kennedy - Senior Teachers Aide:
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Catherine Morgan - Canteen Assistant : Diploma Community Services, Cert II in Fine Arts, Current Senior First Aid Certificate, Cert IV Community Welfare, Casual Youth Worker at Mid Mountains Youth Centre. |
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Allison Drinkwater - Accredited Teacher | |||||||||
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Ian Tranter - Senior Teacher BA.Dip Ed and Head Teacher H.S.I.E for DET
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Ann Turner - Teacher | |||||||||
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Sandy Tranter - Volunteer | |||||||||
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Marty - School Assistant | |||||||||
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