West Wallsend High School

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Telephone02 4953 2111

Emailwestwalls-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

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Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

The passion of our West Wallsend High School staff and our commitment to operating as a professional and unified team is one of the greatest strengths of West Wallsend High School.

We are proud of our reputation for being a caring community that engages, supports, and challenges students. 

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

Our staff

Krystal Bevin (Principal) - on leave

Michael Chandler (Relieving Principal)

Shannon Sager (Deputy Principal - Yrs 7 & 10 + Birabahn & Kapara students)

Sharon Jenness (Relieving Deputy Principal - Yrs 8 & 12 + Year 7 2026)

Paul Gauci (Deputy Principal - Yrs 9 & 11) 

Levina Abbo (Head Teacher Careers and Transition)

Amy Blakemore (Relieving Head Teacher TAS (W)/Aboriginal Education Coordinator)

Corey Bubb (Head Teacher Mathematics/SPARK Coordinator)

Joanne Coyne (School Administration Manager)

Daniel Dawkins (Head Teacher TAS) - M, Tu, Th, F

Jenna Hancock (Relieving Head Teacher English/Drama)

Mathew Jennings (Head Teacher HSIE/Languages)

Anne Jones (Business Manager)

Petula Lalor (Head Teacher CAPA/Administration)

Allison Madden (Head Teacher Support)

Shayne Mason (Head Teacher PDHPE)

Mark Milat (Head Teacher Science)

Amy Worth (Relieving Head Teacher Wellbeing)

Taj Abrahams (Year 7)

Holli Phillips (Year 8)

Rae Chambers (Year 9)

Breanna Burnes (Year 10)

Kirsten Meares (Year 11)

Leah Jarvis (Year 12)

Leah Jarvis

Anne Jones (Business Manager)

Joanne Coyne (School Administration Manager)

Tracy Baker (School Administration Officer - TAS)

Janelle Barnsley (School Administration Officer - Purchasing)

Samantha Gray (School Administration Officer - Library/Print Room)

Samantha Harris (School Administration Officer - Attendance)

Ashleigh Lloyd (School Administration Officer - First Aid)

Lyn McGovern (School Administration Officer - Enrolments)

Ann Nosworthy (School Administration Officer - Science)

Jobe Callaghan (Technical Support Officer)

Paul Harris (General Assistant)

Melanie Mackie (Community Liaison Officer)

Jennie Middlemas (Canteen Manager)

Kara Matthews (Canteen Assistant)

Samantha Robards (Canteen Assistant)

Petula Lalor (Head Teacher)

Drew Daniels (Teacher)

Eleanor Gould (Teacher)

Michael Leggett (Teacher)

Nicole Pellow (Teacher) - M, Tu, W

Angela Tandy (Teacher)

Levina Abbo (Head Teacher)

Averil Loades (Workplace Support)

Danielle Clydesdale - W, Th

Matt Russ - W

Kyle Smith - M, Tu, F

Jenna Hancock (Relieving Head Teacher)

Kye Abrahams (Teacher)

Cody Baldwin (Teacher)

Rae Chambers (Teacher)

Stacey Cross (Teacher)

Amy Gordon (Teacher) - M, Tu, W, Th

Catherine Grace (Teacher)

Mindy Jenkins (Teacher)

Cory MacDonald (Teacher) - W, Th, F

Makenzi Milton (Teacher)

Jessica Somner (Teacher/Senior Hub Coordinator) - M, Tu, W

Mathew Jennings (Head Teacher)

Kurt Chambers (Teacher)

Emily Daddo (Teacher) - M, Tu, W

Evan Dorahy (Teacher)

Brooke Mahon (Teacher)

Linden O'Brien (Language Teacher)

Anastasia Sager (Teacher)

Amy Worth (Relieving Head Teacher)

Paige Locker (Student Support Officer)

Debbie Shute (Aboriginal Education Officer)

Olivia Gardiner (Learning and Support Teacher)

Kirsten Meares (Learning and Support Teacher)

Michael Russell (Teacher/RISE Coordinator)

Samantha Reeves (Student Learning Support Officer)

Corey Bubb (Head Teacher)

James Archer (Teacher)

Allan Burns (Teacher)

Grace Hobbs-Haigh (Teacher) - M, Tu, W

Gilbert Gordon (Teacher)

Leah Jarvis (Teacher) - Tu, W, Th, F

Holli Phillips (Teacher)

Jenaya Nagy (Mentor)

Emma Young (Mentor)

Shayne Mason (Head Teacher)

Clarise Di Claudio (Teacher)

Karlie Frankham (Teacher) - Tu, W, Th

Peter McPherson (Teacher/Sports Coordinator)

David Munro (Teacher)

Beau Wilkins (Teacher)

Mark Milat (Head Teacher)

Glen Ballardie (Teacher)

Belee Kadmon-Jones (Teacher)

Janine McKenzie (Teacher) - M, W, Th, F

Marcus Riley (Teacher)

Fiona Whalley (Teacher)

Lysander Lawrence (Special Religious Education Teacher)

The following staff work across our Birabahn and Kapara classes:

Allison Madden (Head Teacher)

Taj Abrahams (Teacher)

Breanna Burgess (Teacher)

Breanna Burnes (Teacher)

Tara Katoa (Teacher) - M, Tu, Th, F

Luke Rayner (Teacher)

Melody Thorburn (Teacher)

Maddie Tolhurst (Teacher)

Rachelle Avery (Student Learning Support Officer)

Debra Beguin (Student Learning Support Officer)

Gabi Goninan (Student Learning Support Officer)

Leah McVey (Student Learning Support Officer)

Jennifer Morton (Student Learning Support Officer)

Micheal Scholes (Student Learning Support Officer)

Katrina Schwager (Student Learning Support Officer) - M, Tu, F

Daniel Dawkins (Head Teacher) - M, T, Th, F

Amy Blakemore (Relieving Head Teacher) - W

Kevin Gray (Teacher)

Michael Hartley (Teacher)

Paul Johnson (Teacher)

Petula Lalor (Teacher)

Samuel Leighton (Teacher)

Shaun Ley (Teacher)

Chantelle Wood (Teacher) - M, Tu, W, Th

Key contacts for parents/carers

The following guide may be helpful when contacting the school for matters affecting your young person. All enquiries should be directed through our front office. Details can be found at Contact us.

For matters relating to: Please refer to:
Confidentiality and concern Principal, Deputy Principal
Enrolment or leaving Principal, Deputy Principal
Theft, injury, bullying, reports of observed misconduct, truancy Deputy Principal
Student wellbeing Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Wellbeing, Year Advisor, Student Support Officer
School uniform Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Wellbeing
Overall progress or conduct Year Advisor
Progress in a particular subject Head Teacher in subject area
Variation to courses of study Deputy Principal
Learning support Learning and Support Teacher
Medical needs/support Year Advisor, Deputy Principal, Head Teacher Wellbeing
Job opportunities, work experience Head Teacher Careers & Transition
Lost property School office, Deputy Principal
Student assistance Head Teacher Wellbeing
Sport Sport Coordinator
Horizon class Head Teacher Wellbeing
Spark class Head Teacher English

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