What does your prop mean to you?
Surfing and basketball are the two main sports that I play on top of what we do here at school. I got involved in both sports at a young age, and now that I have kids of my own, are both activities that we love to share as a family. The surfing especially is a passion and an interest that I enjoy sharing with family and friends. I also love the opportunity that it gives for stress management and relaxation, as well as a time for nearness to God and to appreciate the awesome diversity in his creation.
What church do you attend?
Grafton Free Presbyterian Church
What is the best thing about STACS?
I believe the best thing about STACS is the incredible school community and supportive environment that we have. It is a great blessing to work in a God centred environment with likeminded colleagues, who support and encourage each other, and share ideas to provide the best learning opportunities for the students. As a parent in the school, I value the way that each student is given opportunity to achieve their personal best, and have teachers who take the time to get to know them individually and provide a learning environment that supports the learning styles and needs of each student.
What is the best gift you have ever been given?
My family – my wife Andrea and our two boys, Levi and Harrison.
My career journey to arrive at STACS
I was a student in the first year 12 class to graduate from STACS in 2003. After that I worked as a labourer for 5 years. Three of those years I was also studying at Southern Cross University in Lismore (Bachelor of Human Movement Science / Bachelor of Education, Secondary). In my final year of University I worked locally at Retravision in Grafton.
My first teaching job was at South Grafton High School from 2009 until 2013, teaching PDHPE and Math. I then accepted the position of Sports Coordinator at Clarence Valley Anglican School for 2014 and 2015 before making the move back to STACS in 2016.
A significant Bible verse to me
Romans 5 :8: “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
