Dr Andrew Bell
Principal
Dr Andrew Bell is a respected educator, committed to creating exceptional learning opportunities at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. With over 20 years’ leadership experience within the independent school system, he is dedicated to ensuring that the school meets the needs of all students. Dr Bell holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Newcastle, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of New England. He is passionate about personalising the educational experience, so that each student can make the most of Snowy Mountains Grammar School’s award-winning curriculum and innovative educational experience.
Executive Staff
Darryl Nelson
Director of Curriculum and Operations, Head of Faculty – Science and Mathematics (Year 11 – 12)
Dr Nelson teaches Science, Physics, and Chemistry at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. He holds a Bachelor of Teaching, a Bachelor of Science, and Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Sydney, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Macquarie University.
Contact Dr Nelson for all Year 7-12 Curriculum matters.
Kelli Wilson
Director of Wellbeing
Mrs Wilson teaches Maths, Maths Standard, and PDHPE at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the Australian Catholic University.
Contact Mrs Wilson for all Year 7-12 Pastoral matters.
Scott Frize
Director of Learning Innovation
Mr Frize teaches Year 6 at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. He holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Technology Sydney.
Contact Mr Frize for all Year 6 and Junior School matters.
Martin Philpott
Director of Activities, Head of Faculty – Science and Mathematics (Year 7 – 10)
Mr Philpott teaches Science and Maths at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. He holds a Bachelor of Science and. Bachelor of Education from the University of NSW.
Contact Mr Philpott for all Sport and Camp matters.
Marc Ware
Director of Corporate Services
Mr Ware holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Aviation and Masters of Science and he is a Certified Practicing Project Director (CPPD) with the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
Contact Mr Ware for all Corporate Services matters.
Heidi Shvetsoff
Acting Director of Junior School
Ms Shvetsoff teaches Years 2 and 3 at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Sydney and a Graduate Certificate-Teaching of Asia from the Australian National University, Canberra.
Please contact Ms Shvetsoff for all Junior School matters..
Middle Leaders
Ashleigh Pratt
Head of Teaching and Learning
Mrs Pratt teaches Year 4/5 at Snowy Mountains Grammar School . She holds a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Technology Sydney and a Master of Professional Education and Training from Deakin University Melbourne.
Contact Mrs Pratt for all K-12 Teaching and Learning matters.
Sue Sell
Dean of Students (Year 11 – 12)
Head of House – Kiandra
Mrs Sell teaches Music and Religious Education at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Teaching from the University of New England.
Contact Mrs Sell for all Year 11 and Year 12 matters.
Tim Bland
Dean of Students (Year 9 – 10)
Head of House – Twynam
Mr Bland teaches English Extension 2, Advanced English, English, History, and PHDPD. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Sydney, a Diploma of Education form the Australian Catholic University, and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Charles Sturt University.
Contact Mr Bland for all Year 9 and Year 10 matters.
Emma Smith
Dean of Students (Year 7 – 8)
Ms Smith teaches PDHPE, Physical Education, and Human Society and its Environment at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership form Macquarie University.
Contact Ms Smith for all Year 7 and Year 8 matters.
Susan Plum
Head of Faculty – Human Society and It’s Environment
Mrs Plum teaches Legal Studies, Business Studies, History, and Commerce at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Law (Hons), and a Masters of Teaching from the University of Sydney.
Katie Witherdin
Head of Faculty – Creative Arts and Technology
Mrs Witherdin teaches Visual Arts at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Creative Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Education Studies from the University of Wollongong.
Catherine Batson
Head of Faculty – English, Languages and Drama
Head of House – Mowamba
Mrs Batson teaches Drama, English, and Theatre Studies at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of NSW.
Melissa Bell
Head of Faculty – Education Support and Enrichment
Mrs Bell teaches Maths and Science at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Special Needs Education from Griffith University.
Contact Mrs Bell for all Educational Support and Enrichment matters.
Julie Wright
Head of Boarding
Mrs Wright is the Head of Boarding at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Diploma in Counselling, and number of qualifications in business, hospitality, and management.
Contact Mrs Wright for all Boarding matters.
Snowy Mountains Grammar School Staff Directory
Junior School Teaching Staff
Heidi Shvetsoff
Year 2/3 Teacher
Madonna Siegenthaler
German, Human Society and its Environment
Emma Smith
PDHPE, Physical Education, Human Society and its Environment
Tavia Taylor
Kindergarten/Year 1 Teacher
Katie Witherdin
Visual Arts
Scott Frize
Year 6 Teacher
Chrissie Philpott
Science and Technology
Ashleigh Pratt
Year 4/5 Teacher
Sue Sell
Music
Senior School Teaching Staff
Chanelle Abdipranoto
Physics, Maths Standard, Maths, Science
Catherine Batson
Drama, English, Theatre Studies
Melissa Bell
Maths, Science
Tim Bland
English Extension 2, Advanced English, English, History, PDHPE
Annabel Elliot
History
Anne Jones
Advanced English, English Extension 1, Standard English, English
Chrissie Philpott
STEM
Martin Philpott
Science, Maths
Susan Plum
Legal Studies, Business Studies, History, Commerce
Callum Ross
Modern History, Ancient History, Geography, History
Phil Ryrie
Geography, Business Studies, Aviation
Sue Sell
Music, Religious Education
Krista Mower
Biology, Science, PDHPE
Darryl Nelson
Physics, Chemistry
Charley Nolan
Design and Technology, Technology
Amber Oakman
Science, Agriculture
Ben O’Brien
PDHPE, Physical Activity and Sports Science
Emma Smith
PDHPE
Danielle Ternes
English
Kelli Wilson
Maths Standard, Maths, PDHPE
Katie Witherdin
Visual Arts, Creative Arts
Specialist Support and Educational Enrichment Staff
Andrew Bell
Principal, Year 10 Careers
Barbra Bradshaw
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Cathy Kroenert
School Counsellor
Krista Mower
Senior School Educational Support, Macquarie Lit.
Chrissie Philpott
Junior School Educational Support and Enrichment
Chris Ryrie
Librarian, Educational Support, Senior School Career Support
Madonna Siegenthaler
Junior School Support Teacher
Elite Snowsports Academy Staff
Annabel Elliot
– Program Co-ordinator
Boarding Staff
Liam Allen
Boarding Supervisor
Chris Byrnes
Boarding Supervisor
Amelia Catt
Boarding Supervisor
Laura Tibbetts
Boarding Supervisor
Narelle Willems
Boarding Supervisor
Julie Wright
Head of Boarding
Corporate and Maintenance Staff
Clint Adams
Facilities Manager
Bronwyn Canham
Registrar
Brooke Darlington
Marketing and Public Relations Officer
Christine Dicker
Finance Manager, Payroll
Angela Dutch
Personal Assistant to the Principal
Sharon Mallon
Accounts Assistant, Uniform Shop Manager
Kylie Metselaar
Projects Officer
Craig Moore
IT Manager
Caroline Richards
Reception/Administration