Our Staff
The warm, respectful relationship between educators, students and parents is the major contributing factor in the development of exceptional students. All Saint Stephen’s College staff are instrumental in nurturing a mutually supportive and encouraging environment that thrives on best practice.
If you would like to contact a particular staff member, please contact the College on +61 7 5573 8600.
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Janelle Anderson
Principal

Kate Naug
Dean of Teaching & Learning
The Dean of Teaching & Learning reports to the Principal about curriculum innovations and requirements particularly relating to the senior year levels at the College. The Director of Studies is also responsible for the suite of subject offerings available for each senior year level. The Director of Studies is available to meet with parents to discuss academic issues that cannot be handled by the Heads of Year, Heads of Faculty or the Heads of Programs for senior year level students. The office is located in the Student Welfare Centre.
The Dean of Teaching & Learning reports to the Principal about curriculum innovations and requirements particularly relating to the senior year levels at the College. The Director of Studies is also responsible for the suite of subject offerings available for each senior year level. The Director of Studies is available to meet with parents to discuss academic issues that cannot be handled by the Heads of Year, Heads of Faculty or the Heads of Programs for senior year level students. The office is located in the Student Welfare Centre.
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Leith Biggs
Dean of Junior College
The Dean of Junior College is responsible for the academic progress and welfare of students in Prep to Year 6, and is assisted in this role by the Heads of Program. The Dean of Junior College advises the Principal about staff deployment and is available to meet with parents about issues not dealt with at the Heads of Program level. The office for the Dean of Junior College is located in the Prep to Year 6 Administration Office.
The Dean of Junior College is responsible for the academic progress and welfare of students in Prep to Year 6, and is assisted in this role by the Heads of Program. The Dean of Junior College advises the Principal about staff deployment and is available to meet with parents about issues not dealt with at the Heads of Program level. The office for the Dean of Junior College is located in the Prep to Year 6 Administration Office.
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Sam Holmes
Executive Director of International Education
Sam Holmes is a member of the College Executive and is responsible for all aspects of international education and the development of global perspectives at Saint Stephen's College. Sam is passionate about international education and personally experienced life as an international student in Japan many years ago. Sam speaks Japanese and has travelled extensively throughout most of the world. Sam has first-hand knowledge of many different cultures and communities. Sam ensures that all international students receive exceptional pastoral care and support during their time at Saint Stephen's College.
Sam Holmes is a member of the College Executive and is responsible for all aspects of international education and the development of global perspectives at Saint Stephen's College. Sam is passionate about international education and personally experienced life as an international student in Japan many years ago. Sam speaks Japanese and has travelled extensively throughout most of the world. Sam has first-hand knowledge of many different cultures and communities. Sam ensures that all international students receive exceptional pastoral care and support during their time at Saint Stephen's College.
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Dane Oman
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students is the member of the College Executive and Senior Leadership Team responsible for the day-to-day management of students in the Senior College. The Dean of Students has the strategic imperative to ensure the wellbeing of all students at Saint Stephen’s College, and works actively with the Dean of Junior College and Dean of Teaching and Learning to ensure students are developed as whole-persons. The Dean of Students oversees all pastoral care, APS sport, and the Positive Education Programme in the Senior College, and drives the work of the Heads of Year, Director of Sport, College Psychologist, College Chaplain, Student Support Officers and House Tutors. The Dean of Students is available to meet with families about pastoral and wellbeing matters that cannot be resolved by the Director of Sport, Heads of Year, or classroom teachers.
The Dean of Students is the member of the College Executive and Senior Leadership Team responsible for the day-to-day management of students in the Senior College. The Dean of Students has the strategic imperative to ensure the wellbeing of all students at Saint Stephen’s College, and works actively with the Dean of Junior College and Dean of Teaching and Learning to ensure students are developed as whole-persons. The Dean of Students oversees all pastoral care, APS sport, and the Positive Education Programme in the Senior College, and drives the work of the Heads of Year, Director of Sport, College Psychologist, College Chaplain, Student Support Officers and House Tutors. The Dean of Students is available to meet with families about pastoral and wellbeing matters that cannot be resolved by the Director of Sport, Heads of Year, or classroom teachers.
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Sam Cleary
Director of Operations and Staff Development
The Director of Operations is responsible for workplace health, safety and other legal compliance issues. He ensures all excursions and College activities comply with best practice requirements to safeguard the wellbeing of all members of the College community. The office is located in the Student Welfare Centre.
The Director of Operations is responsible for workplace health, safety and other legal compliance issues. He ensures all excursions and College activities comply with best practice requirements to safeguard the wellbeing of all members of the College community. The office is located in the Student Welfare Centre.
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Rosalyn Comport
Director of Educational Programs
The Director of Educational Programs is responsible for attracting and monitoring scholarships across the College and recommends existing students for scholarships as well as those applying from outside the College. The AHM - Personal Learning Plans counsels students and their parents and makes recommendations for academic conditioning or other remediation as required. The Assistant to the Principal - Personal Learning Plans is available to meet with parents to discuss academic issues that have not been dealt with by Heads of Year, Heads of Faculty or the Heads of Program for Preparatory to Year 12 students. The office is located in the Student Welfare Centre.
The Director of Educational Programs is responsible for attracting and monitoring scholarships across the College and recommends existing students for scholarships as well as those applying from outside the College. The AHM - Personal Learning Plans counsels students and their parents and makes recommendations for academic conditioning or other remediation as required. The Assistant to the Principal - Personal Learning Plans is available to meet with parents to discuss academic issues that have not been dealt with by Heads of Year, Heads of Faculty or the Heads of Program for Preparatory to Year 12 students. The office is located in the Student Welfare Centre.
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Katrina McLachlan
Assistant Dean of Junior College
Responsible for the Junior College curriculum and the High Potential and Gifted program for students in Prep to Year 6. Available to discuss any issues with parents that cannot be resolved at teacher level. The office for the Assistant Dean of Junior College is located in the Prep to Year 6 Administration Office
Responsible for the Junior College curriculum and the High Potential and Gifted program for students in Prep to Year 6. Available to discuss any issues with parents that cannot be resolved at teacher level. The office for the Assistant Dean of Junior College is located in the Prep to Year 6 Administration Office
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