Teaching and Administrative staff
Dickson College teaching staff are experts in their areas, and all are fully qualified and registered with the Teacher Quality Institute.
If you would like to speak with a member of staff, contact our reception area on (02) 6142 0140 or you can email teachers using the format: firstname.surname@ed.act.edu.au.
The school psychologist is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday in Student Engagement to support students with more complex needs.
Our Executive Teacher, Assessment and Certification, Josephine Kim is available to discuss requirements of the ACT Senior Secondary Certificate.
Our teaching staff are complemented by an administrative team that works across the college to ensure that teaching staff and students are well supported.
English
English, Indigenous Languages and Culture, Interdisciplinary Inquiry
Staff Members: Ryan Lindsay (Executive Teacher), Tneal Maher, James Houlcroft, Simone Lintermans, Margaret O’Donell, Matthew Dixon, Kirsty Miller, Kristian Whittaker, Jennifer Cristaudo, Anna Friedewald.
Maths & IT
Specialist Mathematics, Specialist Methods, Mathematical Methods, Mathematical Applications and Essential Mathematics, Digital Technologies, Robotics & Mechatronics.
Staff Members: Josephine Kim (Executive Teacher), Yani Tian, Micah Chubb, Osman Adam, Yuhong Jiang, Penelope Troy, Emily Hathaway, David Green, Nazim Khan, Malik Lavisha, Rachel Watkins, Anjun Feng, Peter Ringwood,
Science
Biology, Chemistry, General Science, Interdisciplinary Science, Physics, Earth Science.
Staff Members: Tania Balind (Executive Teacher), Tara Goodsell, Bradley Stevenson, Harry Nguyen, Graeme Hackworth, Matt Williams, Yuhong Jiang, Sarah Leitch and Kuenzang Dechen (Science Assistant)
Arts and Events
Visual Arts, Ceramics, Drama, Music, Textiles, Photography (Digital and B & W) and Media.
Staff Members: Ella Packham (Executive Teacher), Kristie Mack, Esther Packard-Hill, Ruth Williams, Sharyn Thomas, Isabelle Mackay-Sim, Sui Jackson (Arts Assistant).
Humanities & Social Sciences
Psychology, Legal Studies, Sociology, Business, Economics
Staff Members: Stephanie Burns (Executive Teacher), Natalie Anderson, Elizabeth Gladwin, Alexis Adams, Yifan Shen, Tracey Bailey, Fiona Game, Tom Griffith.
Languages
Staff Members: Stephanie Burns (Executive Teacher), Georgia Jiao, Jade Yin.
Health & Physical Education
Staff Members: Grant Davoren (Executive Teacher), Kara O'Rourke, John Forrest, Daniel Gordon and Skye Rees
TIDES
Hospitality, Cafe Operations, Food Studies, Graphic Design & Designed Environments, Social and Community, Timber Products, Construction Pathways, Engineering, Design & Textiles and Design & Graphics.
Staff Members: Caitlin Hanby (Executive Teacher), Holly Williams, Darlene Smith, Sharyn Thomas, Maybelle Palazzo, Faith Omufila, Jackson Nichols (Hospitality Assistant).
Secondary Introductory English Centre (SIEC), English as a Second Language (ESL), International Private Students (IPS), Refugee Bridging Program (RBP).
SIEC: Year 7 - 12 Intensive English language learning.
Staff Members: Reece Cheater (Executive Teacher), Christiane Roth, Marcus Lee, Freya Bundey, Cay Merritt, Lis O’Daly, Christie Abel, Cathy Marot, Amanda McCutcheon, Vanny Ho, Kezang Dema, Entidhar Alridha, Brandon Mackintosh, Fadi Naddaf.
Library
Staff Members: Ella Packham (Executive Teacher), Karinne Campbell
Front Office and Administration
Staff Members: Jenny Wynne (Business Manager), Chelsea Williamson (Business Manager), Maree McAlinden (Finance and Office Manager), Kezang Dema (Staffing Officer), Craig Osteraas (BSO), Allan Sweet (BSO), Sam Bennett (IT Officer), Trudy Bush (Executive Assistant), Jodie Roberson (Reception)
Student Engagement Administration Team
Student Engagement, School Leaders, School Psychologist
Staff Members: Grant Davoren (Executive Teacher), Dani Edward, Nidup Zangmo, Hedyeh Albohamal
Year 11 Advisors: Alexis Adams, Kirsty Miller, Isy Mackay-Sim, Marcus Lee, John Forrest, Grant Davoren
Year 12 Advisors: Margaret O'Donell, Jade Yin, Harry Nguyen
School Psychologist: Graham Mackay (Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri)
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Officer: Monica Harland (IEO)
Support Programs
Staff Members: Caitlin Hanby (Executive Teacher), Kyelee Mackintosh, Kara O'Rourke, Gustavo Rivera, Katie Molloy, Patrick Lubilanji, Melinda Whiles, Ashim Dhungana, Lauren O'Daly, David Veitch and Janet Malu.
Careers
Staff Members: Tania Balind (Executive Teacher), Alison McFarlane, Elizabeth Hodgson