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 to Willyama High School, an exceptional comprehensive public high school where student learning is our core business.
Willyama High School is a dynamic, innovative school where all of our students are challenged to be higher order thinkers and become literate and numerate learners in a positive learning environment. Our whole school focus on quality teaching and distributive leadership provide opportunities for them to achieve to their learning potential.
Our students have access to a broad range of sporting, cultural and academic activities that extend beyond the classroom. Our core values of respect, responsibility and cooperation drive our positive school culture impacting both on behaviour and achievement. We actively strive to build resilient citizens who have the skills and capacity to actively contribute to our local community and wider society.
Our staff have a firm commitment to self-improvement and model lifelong learning to the students in our school. They actively seek to improve their teaching skills in order to expose our students to productive pedagogies that engage and challenge students in their classrooms.
Grant Shepherd
Principal
Willyama High School
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.
Year Advisors 2026
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 teachers make the difference
Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.
Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
- Jedd Venn (Faculty Leader)
- Ebony Coulter
- Rebecca Dawes
- Alex Gorka
- Atalaya Kingdon (Year 10 Advisor 2026)
- Courtney Rintoul (Teacher Librarian)
- Victor Peterson (Languages)
- Marcia Millsteed (Faculty Leader)
- Cassi Forbes
- Lee Gardner
- Brayden Hurley
- Scott Mateer
- Rebecca Millsteed
- Lizzie Reid
- Danielle Buckman (Rel. Faculty Leader)
- Alan Aldridge
- Kyra Yea
- Heaven Celotto
- Elizabeth Liddell
- Kellie Nyman
- Libby Hancock
- Jacob Mickle
- Renee Hall (Faculty Leader)
- Emma Camilleri (Year 12 Advisor 2026)
- Mark Harper
- Maria Kelly
- Zachary Single
- Rachel Devoy (Faculty Leader)
- Luke Barnes
- Nash Mitchell
- Leah Roper
- Rory Skinner (Year 11 Advisor 2026)
- Hugh Templeton
- Sam Wilson
- Alison Jones (Faculty Leader)
- Daniel Ancora
- Julie Mar
- Madeleine Challender
- Jim Harvey (Faculty Leader)
- Santanu Das
- Josh Munday
- Max Roods
- Chris Rintoul
- Erin Smith
- Chantelle Kershaw (Faculty Leader - Mon, Wed & Thu)
- Alex Amon (Year 9 advisor 2026)
- Jasmine Callen
- Megan Clark
- Emmanuel Monteiro
- Kelley McEwan
- Bianca Iannone (Year 8 Advisor 2026)
- Chloe Ralph
- Claudia Johnston
- Samika Jones
- Ethan Kelly
- Sally Lawson
- Caleb Bongetti
- Juarne Reynolds
- Georgia McConnell
- Connor McLean
- Megan Hannon
- Robbie Clark
- Amanda Philp
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John Artuphel
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Karina Thurn
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Liam Harris
Wellbeing and support staff
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.
- Olivia Harman - Student Support Officer
- Ann Pepper - Student Support Officer (Friday)
- Anu Thomas (Mon & Tue)
Administrative and operations staff
Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.
- Angie Smith (Administration Manager)
- Chelise Jones (Business Manager)
- Sarah Baum (Rel. Business Manager)
- Lauren Camilleri
- Abbey Johns
- Elly Hibberd
- Emily McInerney
- Karyn Muscat
- Donna Smith
- Jessica Smith
- Scott Gebhardt
- Roy Searle
- Sarah Nestor
- Katelyn Smith
Have a question for our principal or teachers?
Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.