Our Team

The single most important factor in determining successful student learning outcomes is the quality of our teachers.

There is compelling, robust International research that has identified the characteristics of high performing schools. Central to these findings is the role of teachers. We care deeply about our people and we know that to have the most positive impact possible on our students, we also need to create a rigorous adult learning environment that is challenging, supportive and engaging.

“Every great leader is clearly teaching and every great teacher is leading” We strive to live out this belief at Prahran High School.
― Robert J. Marzano

Our staff are outstanding and we are committed to their growth, development and wellbeing.

At Prahran High School, we are proud of our exceptional team of teachers and support staff. They are highly skilled, deeply committed, and passionate about providing the very best learning opportunities for every student.

We know that our people are our greatest strength, and we continue to invest strategically in their growth and development. Through ongoing professional learning, mentoring, and collaborative practice, we ensure that our staff are equipped with the most effective, evidence-informed strategies to inspire, challenge and support our learners.

We understand that our students deserve nothing less than the highest quality teaching. That’s why we place such importance on building a professional culture that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement. Our staff work together to model the values of Creativity, Curiosity, Challenge and Character in all that they do.

We also recognise that learning works best when it is a genuine partnership between home and school. We welcome and encourage regular, open and respectful conversations with families, ensuring that together we create the conditions for students to thrive.

Strong relationships, shared expectations, and a commitment to every child’s success are at the heart of our approach.

Learning works best when it’s a true partnership between home and school. We welcome and encourage regular, open and respectful conversation.

PHS Leadership Team

RoleName
PrincipalMr James Taylor
Assistant Principal: Teaching and LearningMr James Fidler
Assistant Principal: Student Wellbeing and EngagementMs Rebecca Domange
Business and Operations ManagerMrs Justine Beaumont
Leading Teacher: Head of Middle SchoolMs Karen Richards
Leading Teacher: Head of Senior SchoolMr Jason Wood
Leading Teacher: Head of InclusionMs Katie Backholer
Learning Specialist: Instructional Coach and High-ability Practice LeaderMs Aoife Jones
Learning Specialist: Instructional Coach and Practice Improvement LeaderMs Cally Fong
Learning Specialist: Instructional Coach and Graduate Teacher LeaderMr Isaac Mercado
Learning Specialist: Numeracy Improvement LeaderMs Vicky Moragiannis
Leading Teacher: Curriculum, Assessment, and Innovation LeaderMrs Lara Karasavvidis
Leading Teacher: Literacy Improvement LeaderMs Isabella Turnbull

PHS Key Staff

RoleName
Head of EnglishMs Hannah Grimm
Head of MathsMr Jonathon Panozzo
Head of ScienceMs Sharon Every
Head of HumanitiesMs Aoife Jones
Head of LanguageMs Marjory Creta-Ireland
Head of Healthy Mind Healthy Body (HPE)Ms Ashley Lau
Head of The ArtsMr Isaac Kairouz
Head of Design, Technology, and Applied LearningMr Tim Darby
Year 7 CoordinatorMs Meg Collins
Year 8 CoordinatorMs Wilma Batson
Year 9 CoordinatorMr Sam Jones
Year 10 CoordinatorMs Lauren-Jean Harris
Year 11 CoordinatorMs Victoria Smart
Year 12 CoordinatorMr Tom Savage
Director of Instrumental MusicMs Shona Harris
Director of SportMs Georgia Wilson
Mental Health PractitionerMrs Jo Emery
Student Wellbeing Support LeaderMs Ricci Thompson
Library ManagerMrs Anita Edwards