New staff introductions

School Psychologist - Lauren Dragon

• I have been a school psychologist for 4 years and was previously at a High School in the South Metropolitan region, I have also worked in primary schools.

• I like to do pilates, it helps me to unwind and relax!

• I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and promoting wellbeing, working with staff in Student Services is also such a fun and rewarding experience!

Education Assistant - Jenny Byatt

Preivous work history: 

Transferred from Dalyellup College (EA) and TAFE (ESL Lecturing), which I did concurrently for around a decade.

Favourite activity outside of work:

Sleep is awesome, also the beach and annoying my two primary-aged kids, which I seem to have a real talent for.

What do you enjoy most about your role?

The luxury of getting to know the students pretty well.

Education Assistant - Kylie O'Donnell

My name is Kylie O'Donnell I am a Special Needs Education Assistant. I have worked in both Primary & Secondary schools over the past 8 years, most recently at Tuart Forest Primary school in Dalyellup. 

My favourite thing to do in my spare time is waterskiing, snorkelling & mountain bike riding with my family. 

The best part about my job is building positive relationships with students, helping them reach their goals and potential and making a difference to their day! It's incredibly rewarding

Career Practitioner - Peta King

I have worked in a number of schools in the Southwest and also in the Pilbara. I have spent the majority of my teaching career in VET/Careers areas with my most current role being VET Coordinator. My background is in HASS (Politics & Law and Modern History).

I have three awesome kids who keep my life very busy particularly with their sport (three out of the four of us are cricket tragics!). My role as Career Practitioner is a new department initiative, so I am really looking forward to how this will fit in with BSHS and how it will grow.

HASS Teacher - Stephen Ahern

Hello Everyone,

Name's Ahern. Stephen Ahern. 

For the last few years I've been teaching at Newton Moore and really enjoyed it there. Learnt a lot! I'm from Canberra and I taught at a couple of schools there before packing up my car and seeking adventure out west.

Like most Aussie males I love my embroidery - seriously ask me about it! I'll bore you to tears! But you might get a jacket out of it. But it'll cost you. But you might get it at a discounted rate.

I love teaching HASS - it's good to always be looking at different things, tapping into the world of the kids and debunking myths!

I've loved my first few days here - been made to feel so welcome by staff and students alike. Thanks. Can't wait to meet you all!

HASS Teacher - Charlotte Charleson

I am one of the new Humanities and Social Sciences teachers. I have a Bachelor of Business and have just recently finished my Master of Teaching. I taught HaSS and English for a semester last year at Australind Senior High School on a limited registration.   

I enjoy taking walks down the beach with my new puppy. I live close to town and have promised myself I will ride to work one of these days.  

What do you enjoy most about your role? 

Getting to know my students and of course looking out at the amazing view from my room!

Science Teacher - Lewis Williams

I worked 7 years at Dalyellup College before starting at Bunbury Senior and I really enjoy teaching Science because there is rarely a dull moment. In my free time I brew, sail and cycle.