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LEADERSHIP TEAM

We believe a strong leadership team improves the educational outcomes of our students. Bemin Secondary College's Leadership Team shares a common purpose based on our school's vision and values.

LEADERSHIP TEAM

We believe a strong leadership team improves the educational outcomes of our students. Bemin Secondary College's Leadership Team shares a common purpose based on our school's vision and values.

Executive Team

Joanne Camozzato

College Principal

Joanne is responsible for leading Bemin Secondary College towards excellence in all facets of education and community engagement. She is instrumental in crafting a supportive and dynamic learning environment, overseeing the school's strategic direction, and ensuring that students are equipped for success beyond their school years.

Sandale Ambegoda

Assistant Principal (Teaching and Learning)

Sandale leads curriculum development, instructional strategies and teacher professional learning. She is dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting staff in implementing innovative, student-centred teaching practices. Her work promotes collaboration, differentiation, and the use of data to drive academic success, aligning with the College’s Instructional Model and commitment to educational excellence.

Elyshia Sheldon

Assistant Principal (Junior School)

Elyshia plays a key role in supporting the transition of students into secondary school and for the junior years (Years 7-9), laying the foundation for a smooth and successful journey into high school. They ensure a nurturing environment that promotes curiosity and learning, while preparing students for the academic and social aspects of their upcoming secondary school years.

Aaron Dass

Assistant Principal (Senior School)

Aaron focuses on guiding students through the pivotal senior years (Years 10-12), ensuring they achieve academic excellence in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and explore diverse pathways for their future. He works closely with staff and students to provide tailored support, advice, and opportunities that align with each student's aspirations and strengths.

Bryce Baumgarten

Assistant Principal (Student Wellbeing and Engagement)

Bryce is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive school culture that fosters students' emotional, social, and academic growth. He spearheads programs that promote mental health, foster positive relationships, while developing and implementing strategies to enhance student engagement, promote positive behaviour, and support the holisitic wellbeing of every student.

Anthony Asta

Assistant Principal (College Innovations and Organisation)

Anthony drives innovation and leads organisational systems across the school. Committed to fostering excellence, he oversees strategic projects, integrates contemporary teaching practices, and ensures operational efficiency to support student success. Anthony works collaboratively with staff, students, and the broader community to create an inclusive, forward-thinking environment that empowers learning and continuous improvement.

Nicole Marie

Assistant Principal (English/Literacy)

Nicole leads the English and Literacy programs at Bemin Secondary College, driving initiatives to enhance student outcomes in reading, writing, and communication. She works closely with staff, students, and families to foster a culture of high expectations and support while implementing evidence-based teaching strategies and personalised learning approaches.

Lauren Turner

Assistant Principal (Maths/Numeracy)

Lauren leads the Mathematics and Numeracy programs. She collaborates with teachers to implement innovative, evidence-based practices aligned with the Bemin Secondary College Instructional Model and supports staff through professional learning and emphasising practical applications of mathematics.

2025 Leadership Team

COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION

Business Manager

Samantha Kelly

JUNIOR SCHOOL

Leading Teachers - Junior School

Suzanne Higginbottom, Miranda Orford

Year Level Coordinators

Year 8 - Daniel Ridolfi

SENIOR SCHOOL

Leading Teachers - Senior School

Ignatius Zanetidis, Elly Ho

Leading Teacher - Careers and Pathways

Charmaine De Sousa

Year Level Coordinators

Year 10 - Sabrina Baker, Shadmaan Barkat, Lorenzo Magboo

Year 11 - Matthew Hardinge, Caitlin Montague

Transitions Coordinator

Kiah Judet

STUDENT WELLBEING AND ENGAGEMENT

Leading Teacher - Inclusive Education

Siobhan Noble

Inclusion Aide Coordinator

Julija Blazeski

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Leading Teacher - Building Teacher Capacity

Kate Phillips

Learning Specialists

Jessica D'Lima, Anjana Dwivedi, Claudia Khoury, Danni Ryan, Faatimah Schroeder, Jeevagi Suthananthan

COLLEGE ORGANISATION

Data and Organisation Manager

Shane Edge

Daily Organiser

Amanda Tenney

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