Dr Andrew Bell
Principal
Dr Andrew Bell is a respected educator, committed to creating exceptional learning opportunities at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. With around 25 years’ leadership experience across four schools within the independent sector, he is dedicated to ensuring that the needs of all students are met and exceeded. Dr Bell is passionate about personalising the educational experience, so that each student can make the most of Snowy Mountains Grammar School’s diverse curriculum and innovative educational experience within a safe, supportive and inspiring environment . He holds a Bachelor of Education with First Class Honours from the University of Newcastle, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of New England specialising in researching the attributes of expertise in teaching.
Executive Staff
Darryl Nelson
Director of Curriculum & Academic Operations
Head of Faculty – Science
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.
Paul Horvath
Director of Academic Development
Mr Horvath joined Snowy Mountains Grammar School at the beginning of the School year. He joins us from Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School where he Director of English. Mr Horvath was also a member of the School Executive team as the Leader of Student Welfare for six of his thirteen years at Xavier Catholic College.
Kelli Wilson
Director of Residential
Mrs Wilson teaches Maths and Maths Standard, at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Education from the Australian Catholic University and a Masters of Educational Leadership from Macquarie University as well. She has been at Snowy Mountains Grammar School for 20 years and held a variety roles including Head of Sport and Director of Wellbeing.
Contact Mrs Wilson for Year 7-12 Boarding student matters.
Jennifer Thompson
Head of School (Middle/ Senior)
Mrs Thompson joined Snowy Mountains Grammar School executive team at the beginning of the School year. She holds a Diploma in Primary from UNSW and a Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Southern Queensland. Mrs Thompson is experienced in teaching a variety of subjects and has post-graduate qualifications in Educational Support. At the core of her teaching is care for, and knowledge of each and every child.
Contact Mrs Thompson for all Year 7-12 matters.
Heidi Shvetsoff
Head of Junior School
Ms Shvetsoff is the Head of Junior School 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..
David Griffiths
Business Manager
Middle Leaders
Martin Philpott
Director of Sport
Mr Philpott teaches Science, Maths, STEM and Design and Technology at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. He holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Education from the University of NSW.
Contact Mr Philpott for all Sport and Camp matters.
Scott Frize
Head of Faculty – Technology
Mr Frize is the Head of Digital Learning and Innovation at Snowy Mountains Grammar School and also teaches Digital Media, STEM and Mandatory Technology classes in the Junior and Senior School. He holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Technology Sydney.
Contact Mr Frize for all Digital Learning and Innovation matters.
Tim Bland
Assistant Head of Senior School
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 Year 10 to 12 matters.
Emma Smith
Assistant Head of Middle School and Careers Advisor
Ms Smith teaches PDHPE, Physical Education, and Careers at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Masters of Educational Leadership form Macquarie University and a Graduate Certificate in Education (Careers and Transition Education) from the University of New England.
Contact Ms Smith for Year 7 to 9 matters and Careers education and support.
Susan Plum
Head of Faculty – Human Society and Its 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.
Catherine Batson
Head of Faculty – Creative Arts
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.
Dr Adam Lloyd
Head of Mathematics
Dr Lloyd is the Head of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. He holds a Doctorate in Education, a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons 1), a Diploma in Education from the University Newcastle and a Master of Education through the University of Melbourne.
Amanda O’Brien
Acting Head of Faculty – English
Ms O’Brien teaches English at Snowy Mountains Grammar School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) and Bachelor of Teaching from the University of Western Sydney and a Master of Business Administration (International Relations) from Charles Sturt University.
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
Julia Cane
Year 6 Teacher
Kylie Dickerson
Year 5 Teacher
Christine Filtness
Year 1 Teacher
Scott Frize
Year 6 STEM
Rosheen Nikora
Kindergarten
Judith Marriott
Music
Natasha Murray
Year 4 Teacher
Emma Morgan
Year 3 Teacher
Ben O’Brien
Year 6 PE
Keeley Pernice
Junior School Art Teacher, Year 3 Release Teacher
Chrissie Philpott
Year 5 Teacher, STEM
Heidi Shvetsoff
Head of Junior School
Madonna Siegenthaler
German
Tavia Taylor
Specialist Educational Support
Matthew Todd
Year 2 Teacher
Richelle Van Ryswyk
PDHPE Junior School
Senior School Teaching Staff
Brendan Alcorn
Biology, PDHPE, Science
Catherine Batson
Drama, English
Melissa Bell
Maths, Science, STEM
Tim Bland
English Extension 2, English, History
Jonathan Brown
Science Specialist Teacher
Mariah Dhar
Commerce, Business, Geography, History
Dr Juliet Dymond
Mathematics Specialist 7-12
Scott Frize
Digital Media, Mandatory Technology, STEM
Paul Horvath
Advanced English, English
Anne Jones
Advanced English, English Extension 1, Standard English, English, History, Year 9 Skills
Joanna Kosowski
Visual Arts Specialist Teacher – Middle and Senior School
Adam Lloyd
Advanced Maths, Maths Extension, Skills Year 10, STEM
Craig Moore
Year 9 Skills
Krista Mower
Biology, Science
Dr Darryl Nelson
Physics, Chemistry, Investigating Science
Charley Nolan
Design and Technology, Technology, Maths, STEM
Ben O’Brien
Business Studies, PDHPE, Physical Activity and Sports Science
Amanda O’Brien
English Specialist
Martin Philpott
Science, Maths, Design and Technology, STEM
Susan Plum
Legal Studies, Geography, History, Commerce
Ashleigh Pratt
History, English, RE
Callum Ross
Business Studies, Geography, History
Sue Sell
Music
Madonna Siegenthaler
German
Emma Smith
PDHPE, Careers Year 10 – 12
Jennifer Thompson
English, History
Kelli Wilson
Maths Standard, Maths, PDHPE
Specialist Support and Educational Enrichment Staff
Charlie Brown
School Counsellor
Helen Blackmore-Lee
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Alex Dawson
School Counsellor
Dani Fox
Senior School Educational Support Assistant
Jemma Grisbrook
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Krista Mower
Senior School Educational Support
Vanessa Purcell
Educational Enrichment Extension Teacher, Classroom Teacher
Chris Ryrie
Librarian, Educational Support
Phil Ryrie
Aviation
Sonia Woolford
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Elite Snowsports Academy and Mountain Bike Program Staff
Josh Armstead
Program Co-ordinator
Andrew Heath
ESA Supervisor
Shannon Kennedy
ESA Supervisor
Tamara O’Neil
ESA Supervisor
Keeley Pernice
ESA Academic (part-time)
Maggie Purvis
ESA Academic & Supervisor
Boarding Staff
Mackenzie Baker
Boarding House Supervisor
Julie Beasley
Boarding House Supervisor
Anna Chernov
Boarding House Supervisor
Kyanah Goggin
Boarding House Supervisor (Year 10, 11 & 12 Coordinator)
Monique Lehane
Boarding House Supervisor
Nadia Maxwell
Boarding House Supervisor
Aimee Moy
Boarding House Supervisor
Keeley Pernice
Boarding House Supervisor
Tim Speers
Boarding House Supervisor (Year 7, 8 & 9 Coordinator)
Michelle Whiticker
Boarding House Supervisor
Julie Wright
Head of Boarding
Support Staff
Craig Baker
Facilities/Grounds Assistant
Bronwyn Canham
Registrar
Brooke Darlington
Marketing and Communications Manager
Christine Dicker
Finance Manager, Payroll
Trish Dickson
Uniform Shop Officer
Angela Dutch
Personal Assistant to the Principal
David Griffiths
Business Manager
Caleb Hoffman
Facilities
Andy Lane
Facilities Manager
Nadia Maxwell
Boarding House Cleaner
Kylie Metselaar
Data Manager
Craig Moore
IT Manager
Caroline Richards
Reception/Administration
Glenda Roche
Accounts Administrator
Isaac Thompson
IT Support Officer