West Wallsend High School

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Telephone02 4953 2111

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

Our staff

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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)

Michael Chandler (Deputy Principal - Yrs 7 & 11) 

Paul Gauci (Deputy Principal - Yrs 8 & 10) 

Shannon Sager (Deputy Principal - Yrs 9 & 12 & Birabahn students + Year 7 2025)

Levina Abbo (Head Teacher Careers and Transition)

Corey Bubb (Head Teacher Mathematics)

Joanne Coyne (School Administration Manager)

Daniel Dawkins (Head Teacher TAS)

Lauren Holding (Head Teacher English/Drama)

Sharon Jenness (Head Teacher Wellbeing)

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)

Jacqui Jones (Year 7)

Rae Chambers (Year 8)

Breanna Burnes (Year 9)

Olivia Power (Year 10)

Leah Jarvis (Year 11)

Kirsten Meares (Year 12)

Taj Abrahams

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)

Samantha Harris (School Administration Officer - Attendance)

Ashleigh Lloyd (School Administration Officer)

Lyn McGovern (School Administration Officer)

Ann Nosworthy (School Administration Officer - Science)

Paul Harris (General Assistant)

Melanie Mackie (Community Liaison Officer)

Keith Morton (Technology Support Leader)

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)

Angela Tandy (Teacher)

Levina Abbo (Head Teacher)

Averil Loades (Workplace Support)

Emma Hessel

Matt Russ

Chris Swain

Lauren Holding (Head Teacher)

Cody Baldwin (Teacher)

Rae Chambers (Teacher)

Stacey Cross (Teacher)

Amy Gordon (Teacher)

Catherine Grace (Teacher)

Jenna Hancock (Teacher/Senior Hub Coordinator)

Makenzi Milton (Teacher)

Cory MacDonald (Teacher)

Jessica Somner (Teacher)

Kye Abrahams (Teacher)

Jobe Callaghan (Teacher)

Michael Russell (Teacher)

Anastasia Sager (Teacher)

Beau Wilkins (Year 8 Horizon Teacher)

Mathew Jennings (Head Teacher)

Taj Abrahams (Teacher)

Kurt Chambers (Teacher)

Emily Daddo (Teacher)

Evan Dorahy (Teacher)

Carolyn Gibson (Teacher)

Linden O'Brien (Language Teacher)

Brooke Smit (Teacher)

Sharon Jenness (Head Teacher)

Hannah Chandler (Student Wellbeing Officer)

Paige Locker (Student Support Officer)

Debbie Shute (Aboriginal Education Officer)

Jessica George (RISE Teacher) Thu/Fri

Jacqui Jones (Learning and Support Teacher/Year 7 Horizon Teacher)

Kirsten Meares (Learning and Support Teacher)

Olivia Power (Learning and Support Teacher)

Amy Worth (Learning and Support Teacher)

Noah Abrahams (Student Learning Support Officer)

Sarah Cooper (Student Learning Support Officer)

Gabi Goninan (Student Learning Support Officer)

Peter Holman (Student Learning Support Officer)

Sienna Kozary (Student Learning Support Officer)

Samantha Reeves (Student Learning Support Officer)

Nigel Robinson (Student Learning Support Officer)

Corey Bubb (Head Teacher)

James Archer (Teacher)

Allan Burns (Teacher)

Grace Hobbs-Haigh (Teacher)

Leah Jarvis (Teacher)

Holli Phillips (Teacher)

Taylah Brolly (Mentor)

Bianca Ireland (Mentor)

Shayne Mason (Head Teacher)

Karlie Frankham (Teacher)

Mal Graham (Teacher)

Peter McPherson (Teacher/Sport Coordinator)

David Munro (Teacher)

Victoria Parker (Teacher)

Mark Milat (Head Teacher)

Glen Ballardie (Teacher)

Kritika Dawkins (Teacher)

Fiona Goodwin (Teacher)

Janine McKenzie (Teacher)

Marcus Riley (Teacher)

Amy Worth (Teacher)

Lysander Lawrence (Special Religious Education Teacher)

The following staff work across our Birabahn and Kapara classes:

Allison Madden (Head Teacher)

Breanna Burgess (Teacher)

Breanna Burnes (Teacher)

Lauren Hodges (Teacher)

Tara Katoa (Teacher)

Luke Rayner (Teacher)

Melody Thorburn (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)

Daniel Dawkins (Head Teacher)

Amy Blakemore (Teacher)

Kevin Gray (Teacher)

Michael Hartley (Teacher)

Mindy Jenkins (Teacher)

Paul Johnson (Teacher)

Petula Lalor (Teacher)

Samuel Leighton (Teacher)

Shaun Ley (Paraprofessional)

Chantelle Wood (Teacher)

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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