Our Staff Test
Staff profiles for Muirden Senior College, listing each teacher’s subjects, other duties, qualifications and teaching experience. Email addresses are included so students and families can contact staff members directly.
Dr Barbara Harding
Principal
Subjects:
Philosophy
Classical Studies
Qualifications:
Honours in Bachelor of Arts (Australian Studies and Drama)
Degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Diploma of Education
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Muirden Senior College since 2003. Barbara has taught Professional English, and in the Foundation Course at Flinders University. Experience at assessment at SACE Board level. Experienced SACE Board Marker.
Dr Lynne Grbin
Deputy Principal
Subjects:
Biology
Psychology
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Diploma of Education
Teaching Experience:
Lynne has experience teaching General Science, Advanced Science, Psychology and Biology for 10 years. Lynne has also been a Director in a consultancy business specialising in scientific research contracts. Experienced SACE Marker and Moderator.
Amber Clark
Subjects:
Media Studies
Society and Culture
Modern History
Other Duties:
Careers Pathways Counsellor
Study Support
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Education (Middle/Secondary Schooling)
Bachelor of Art (History/Media)
Higher National Diploma in Business
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Muirden Senior College since 2014. Amber has a wide career in national and international government agencies, focusing on education. Amber is a published author on the history of Whitmore Square for History SA. Experienced SACE Marker and Moderator.
Matthew D’Aloisio
Subjects:
English
English Literary Studies
Research Project
Psychology
Other Duties:
Study Support
Qualifications:
Masters of Teaching
Bachelor of Arts
Teaching Experience:
Mentor/Tutor Psychology and English at Christian Brothers College.
Angela Facchini
Subjects:
Art
Digital Photography
Design
Creative Arts
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Visual Arts and Design (Photography)
Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Muirden Senior College since 2010. Angela has taught Art, Design and Multi Media at St. Aloysius College, Henley High School and St Joseph’s School where she was Head of the Art Department. Experienced SACE Marker and Moderator.
Peter Geelen
Subjects:
Physics
Qualifications:
Diploma in Teaching
Bachelor of Education
Teaching Experience:
Peter has taught Physics, Mathematics and General Science for 35 years in various schools across South Australia and has 6 years of experience as the coordinator for Mathematics and Science. He was the winner of the BHP Teaching Award for Excellence in Science in 1994 & 1995, and in 2005 received the Premier’s Teachers Award. Peter is also a UK/Australian Teacher Fellow.
Brett Jenner
Subjects:
Australian and International Politics
Legal Studies
English Stage 1
Research Project
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts (Majors: History and Legal Studies, Minor: American Studies)
Graduate Diploma in Education
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Muirden Senior College since 2013. Experienced SACE Marker and Moderator.
Tom Liggins
Subjects:
Information Technology
General Mathematics
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Visual Communication, University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education, Griffith University
Certificate IV as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor, MBG Education
Teaching Experience:
Tom worked for Cambridge International College as a Graphic Pre-Press and Multimedia Trainer for 3 years. Then in Japan teaching English for Ittti Japan for 2 and a half years. His most recent position was teaching Maths, Technology and Art at Richmond State School in remote North Queensland for 2 years.
Lan Lieu
Subjects:
Mathematical Methods
Specialist Mathematics
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Diploma in Languages
Graduate Diploma in Education
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Muirden Senior College since 2011. Lan has previously taught at the Australian Science and Mathematics School.
Ryan Lynch
Subjects:
Personal Learning Plan
Research Project
Integrated Learning
Media Studies
Qualifications:
Master of Science in English Education
Bachelor of Science in English Teaching
Teaching Experience:
English teacher in Connecticut USA for 4 years. Freelance writer in the USA. Ryan has been a Secondary Schools Relief Teacher at various Adelaide Schools teaching English, Maths, Drama and Science. Freelance writer Rip It Up magazine.
Thomas Meegan
Subjects:
Accounting
Business Studies
Economics
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Economics
Business and Economics Study Tour 2011 (Universidad de Santiago, Chile)
Graduate Diploma in Education
Bachelor of Arts (History)
Teaching Experience:
Teacher at Muirden since 2017 and Marryatville High School Learning Assistance Program in 2016. For the past four years, Thomas has worked with News Corp in a range of capacities including advertising consultant, market manager, business analyst and public relations consultant.
Elizabeth Shackleford
Subjects:
Chemistry
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science
Diploma of Education
Teaching Experience:
Elizabeth works as a Tutor at Uni SA in Chemistry and has taught Stage 1 & 2 Chemistry at Christian Brothers College and St Peter’s Girls Collegiate, and Mathematics and general science at other Independent Schools.
Discover More About Muirden
Principal’s Welcome
A welcome from Principal Angela Facchini to Muirden Senior College, an inner city co-educational school for students completing Years 11 and 12.
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Our History
Muirden College opened on 9 July 1900 in two rooms in Grote Street, with just thirteen students.
Our History
Our Staff
Meet the teachers of Muirden Senior College, a team of experienced and highly qualified specialists.
Meet Our Staff