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 and Operations, Head of Faculty – Science, Distance Education Co-ordinator
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
Head of Senior School
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 10-12 matters.
Jennifer Thompson
Head of Middle School
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 7-9 matters.
Heidi Shvetsoff
Head of Junior School
Ms Shvetsoff is the Head of Junior School and classroom teacher 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..
Renee Tonkin
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 Digital Learning and Innovation
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
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 Year 7 to 9 matters.
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 – English and 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 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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.
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
Scott Frize
Year 6 STEM
Brooke Kennedy
Year 4 Teacher
Rosheen Nikora
Kindergarten
Judith Marriott
Music
Natasha Murray
Year 1 Teacher
Ben O’Brien
Year 6 PE
Chrissie Philpott
Year 5 Teacher, STEM
Heidi Shvetsoff
Head of Junior School, Year 3 Teacher
Madonna Siegenthaler
German
Emma Smith
PE K – 5
Tavia Taylor
Specialist Educational Support
Danielle Ternes
Visual Arts 4-6
Matthew Todd
Year 2 Teacher
Katie Witherdin
Visual Arts K-3
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
Annabel Elliot
History, Ancient History, Modern History
Scott Frize
Digital Media, Mandatory Technology, STEM
Paul Horvath
Advanced English, English
Susan Horvath
Standard Maths, Maths 5.3, Maths
Anne Jones
Advanced English, English Extension 1, Standard English, English, History, Year 9 Skills
Adam Lloyd
Advanced Maths, Maths Extension, Skills Year 10, STEM
Craig Moore
Year 9 Skills
Krista Mower
Biology, Science
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
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
Troy Sodeau
Physics, Science
Danielle Ternes
English
Jennifer Thompson
English, History
Kelli Wilson
Maths Standard, Maths, PDHPE
Katie Witherdin
Visual Arts Years 11 – 12, Art Elective Years 9-10
Specialist Support and Educational Enrichment Staff
Charlie Brown
School Counsellor
Helen Blackmore-Lee
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Dani Fox
Senior School Educational Support Assistant
Jemma Grisbrook
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Cathy Kroenert
School Counsellor
Emma Morgan
Release Teacher
Krista Mower
Senior School Educational Support
Chris Ryrie
Librarian, Educational Support
Phil Ryrie
Aviation
Sonia Woolford
Junior School Teacher’s Aide
Elite Snowsports Academy Staff
Annabel Elliot
Program Co-ordinator
Boarding Staff
Julie Wright
Head of Boarding
Tim Speers
Boarding Supervisor (Year 7, 8 & 9 Coordinator)
Kyanah Goggin
Boarding Supervisor (Year 10, 11 & 12 Coordinator)
Benjamin Chadwick
Boarding Supervisor
Nadia Maxwell
Boarding Supervisor
Tyler Morden
Boarding Supervisor
Narelle Willems
Boarding Supervisor
Corporate and Maintenance Staff
Craig Baker
Facilities/Grounds Assistant
Bronwyn Canham
Registrar
Brooke Darlington
Marketing and Public Relations Officer
Christine Dicker
Finance Manager, Payroll
Trish Dickson
Uniform Shop Officer
Angela Dutch
Personal Assistant to the Principal
Darren Khan
Facilities Manager
Kylie Metselaar
Data Manager
Craig Moore
IT Manager
Caroline Richards
Reception/Administration
Glenda Roche
Accounts Administrator
Isaac Thompson
IT Support Officer
Renee Tonkin
Business Manager