Our Principal and Staff
Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.
Welcome from our Principal
Welcome to Concord High,
Our school offers the very best in Public Education.
- Modern, state of the art facilities
- A culture of high expectations for student and staff
- An outstanding and ever improving record of academic and co-curricular outcomes
- A school-wide approach to education the "whole child", supporting academic and socio-emotional needs
Our student population mirrors the wider community of Sydney's Inner West. Reflecting a diversity in gender, academic ability, cultural background, religious beliefs, and socio-economic status.
We are very proud of our school. As Principal, I encourage you to explore our website and find out everything that Concord High has to offer.
I host school tours each term. Upcoming tour dates for 2025 are:
Wednesday 3 September - 4pm - 5pm
Thursday 27 November - 4pm - 5pm
Please use the link below to book a tour.
We look forward to seeing you soon at Concord High.
Victor Newby
Principal
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Principal
Victor Newby
Deputy Principal
Jody Engisch
Deputy Principal
Craig Anderson
Deputy Principal
Chivonne Gofers
Our staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
Our wellbeing and support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
PRINCIPAL
Mr Victor Newby
DEPUTY PRINCIPALS
Mr Craig Anderson
Ms Jody Engisch
Ms Chivonne Gofers
CREATIVE & PERFORMING ARTS
Ms Vanessa Cesta (Head Teacher)
Mr Diego Arango
Ms Martha Belgum
Ms Marie Hantes
Ms Anita Hawkins
Ms Betty Hsiao
Mr Michael Jobson
Mr Robert McDougall
Ms Georgia Moir
ENGLISH
Mr Michael Pulciani (Head Teacher)
Ms Penelope Merchant (Head Teacher Secondary Studies/Teaching & Learning)
Ms Caitlin Dickson
Mr Matthew Giumelli
Ms Jessica Jones
Ms Jennifer Lang
Mr Christopher Meadows
Ms Christine-Mary Shiels
Ms Megan Shipp
Ms Phoebe Toner (Head Teacher Student Leadership)
Ms Kalindi White
Ms Jennifer Zhai (International Student
Co-ordinator)
LOTE/EAL/D
Ms Tanya Davies (Co Head Teacher EALD)
Mr Sam Nachar (Co Head Teacher EALD)
Ms Nomin-erdene Bilegsaikhan -
(Mongolian Community Liason Officer)
Ms Alyssa Jee
Ms Lingyi (Kana) Lai -( Chinese Community Liason Officer)
Ms Irene (Hyun) Park -(Korean Community Liason Officer)
Ms Vivien Rubessa (French & Italian)
Ms Hui Yuan (Japanese)
Ms Mei-Yun Yuan (Chinese)
HSIE HISTORY
Mr Adam Norohna (Head Teacher)
Ms Annika Fawcett
Ms Lisa Meyer
Mr Scott Morrissey (Middle School Co-Ordinator)
Ms Deanna Santos (Head Teacher Teacher Administration)
MATHEMATICS
Ms Deborah Rose (Head Teacher)
Mr Chris Breen
Ms Lina Chan
Mr Dimitrios Giokaris
Mr Charles Haddad
Ms Dianne Hinkley
Ms Kathy Kalachian
Ms Sweta Khosla
Mrs Marianne Laggis
Mr Edward Park
Ms Georgina Screnci
Ms Nahida Simpson
Mr David Yin
PDHPE
Ms Laura Bivona (Head Teacher)
Ms Siena Butera
Ms Alanah Butler
Ms Laura Giaquinto
Ms Rehat Grewal
Mr Dean Johnson
Ms Victoria Kakoliris
Mr Xiongnan Park
Ms Elysha Soper
SCIENCE
Mr Timothy Sloane (Head Teacher)
Ms Gokce Akin
Mr Richard Armstrong
Mr David Galea
Ms Annie Ha
Mr Tommy Kim
Ms Alice Leung (Head Teacher Secondary Studies)
Ms Penelope Slater
Ms Jiawen Wu
TECHNOLOGICAL & APPLIED STUDIES
Mr Armagan Basak (Head Teacher)
Ms Stella Anderson
Mr Cliff Atkin
Ms Brianna Barrett
Ms Tanaya Hempstead
Mr Leonardo Malmierca
Mr John Michelakis
Ms Maria Miller
Ms Jasmin Patman
Ms Eliza-Jayne Psaros
Mr Luke Shephard
Mr Durad Zarkovic
HSIE SOCIAL SCIENCE
Ms Slobodanka Milinovic (Head Teacher)
Ms Vivien Au
Ms Alexandra Callaghan
Mr Murray Clare
Mr William Paling
Ms Amanda Reda
GENERAL ASSISTANT
Mr Robert Iamundi
LEARNING & SUPPORT
Ms Louise Tapner (Rel Head Teacher)
Ms Sarah Cantrill
Ms Sara Della Marta
Mrs Lisa Di Vito
Mrs Carole Giles
Ms Louise Little
Ms Taryn Little
Ms Nikki Long
Ms Erin McLaughlin
Mr Max Nicola-Woods
Mrs Pamela Nolan
Ms Sarah Jayne Raymond
Ms Rachel Wang
Mrs Chiquita White
Ms Sakeena Zreika
WELFARE/SUPPORT
Mrs Fiona Milligan (Head Teacher Welfare & Careers)
Ms Hannah Cheers (Student Support Officer)
Mr Ben Mitchell (Academic Coach)
CAREERS/TRANSITION
Mr Brent Chappelow (Transition Adviser)
Ms Elizabeth Makris (Careers Adviser)
SCHOOL COUNSELLORS
Ms Anne Del-Duca
Ms Judith Joy
Ms Jemma Siomos
SCHOOL NURSE
Ms Lorraine Bechara
LIBRARY
Mr Jason Munday (Teacher Librarian)
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Mrs Jenny Jackson (Business Manager)
Ms Angela Rattas (Relieving School Administration Manger)
Ms Caroline Burrows
Mrs Najette Caudwell
Ms Carol Cham
Ms Leanne Davin
Mr Jihad El Sayed Ahmad (Tech Support)
Ms Morgan Eldridge
Ms Maria Fortini
Mrs Susan Ghafari
Mrs Sally Glading
Ms Anna Holani
Mrs Janelle Hollands
Mrs Ramela Jayamanne
Mrs Corona Lasorsa
Ms Han Lim
Mrs Ivy McCullum
Ms Irene Park
Mrs Therese Ryan
Mr Enzo Salvador
Our teachers make the difference
Committed to your child’s success
Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students
Expert, connected and accredited
Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.
Teachers who never stop learning
Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.
Teacher–family partnerships
Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Why choose us
Explore what Concord High School can offer your child.