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Our Staff

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​​​​​​​At Southport State High School, our dedicated team of over 200 full- and part-time staff, volunteers, contractors, and community support representatives works together to provide quality education and care in a clean, safe, and supportive environment for every student.

We proudly employ more than 110 teachers who deliver engaging lessons across a wide range of subjects from years 7 to 12, ensuring every student has the opportunity to excel.

In addition to our teaching staff, our comprehensive support services include career guidance, indigenous support, chaplaincy, school nursing, IT support, scientific assistance, teacher aides, as well as janitorial, grounds, and office personnel—all committed to creating a vibrant, welcoming campus.

Our deans are dedicated to both junior and senior students, working closely with families to address support needs and promote student well-being.

At Southport State High School, every member of our community is here to help your student thrive and succeed.​

Executive Team

Principal: Greg Morgan – principal@southportshs.eq.edu.au
Head of Senior School: Alyson Innis - ainni2@eq.edu.au
Head of Junior School: Jason Hassard – jhass13@eq.edu.au
Deputy Principal, Years 11 & 12: Camilla Nichols - cjnic0@eq.edu.au
Deputy Principal, Years 9 & 10: Katrina Bayldon – kbayl23@eq.edu.au
Deputy Principal, Years 7 & 8: Graeme Harding – ghard19@eq.edu.au
Deputy Principal, Inclusion: Lisa Philippi – lphil33@eq.edu.au
Business Manager: Tracey Davis – tdavi481@eq.edu.au

The Deans of Students

HOD Wellbeing and Engagement – Trudi Whittaker - tlwhi0@eq.edu.au
Dean of Year 7 - Sarah Woollard – swool69@eq.edu.au
Dean of Year 8 - Toby Romanin - tjrom0@eq.edu.au
Dean of Year 9 - Melanie Black - mcbla0@eq.edu.au
Dean of Year 10 - Glenn Ormesher - gorme0@eq.edu.au
Dean of Year 11 - Phillip Pearce – ppear58@eq.edu.au
Dean of Year 12 - Kim Wilson – kwils355@eq.edu.au

Heads of Departments

HOD Senior School – Jacquelyn Shannon - TBD@​eq.edu.au
HOD Middle School – Holly Sheather - hshea7@eq.edu.au
HOD Junior School – Cath Downing - cdown42@eq.edu.au
HOD HASS – Rachel Cureton - rcure2@eq.edu.au
HOD Maths – Cara Avery - cshee31@eq.edu.au
HOD The Arts – Joey Dixon - jmdix0@eq.edu.au
HOD Professional Learning – Brittany Deane - badea0@eq.edu.au
HOD Digital Learning – Steve Attard -  sdatt0@eq.edu.au
HOD Differentiation – Danielle Taylor –  wardd4@eq.edu.au
HOD Digital Design & IT – Andrew Rogers –  aroge93@eq.edu.au
HOD English – Amanda Olive –  aoliv71@eq.edu.au
HOD Science – Amanda Barrett –  axbar10@eq.edu.au
HOD PE/Hospitality – Dave Mason –  dmaso19@eq.edu.au
HOD Wellbeing and Engagement – Trudi Whittacker –  tlwhi0@eq.edu.au

Guidance Officer & Youth Support

Guidance Officer, Year 7 & 8 (Mon, Wed, Fri) – Chloe McLaren - cmcla5339@eq.edu.au
Guidance Officer, Year 7 & 8 (Friday) – Roxy Boag - rboag0@eq.edu.au
​Guidance Officer, Year 9 & 10 – Josh Neuman - jneum39@eq.edu.au
Guidance Officer, Year 11 & 12 – Jo Vann - jvann9@eq.edu.au

Youth Support Coordinator – Catherine Murphy - cmurp264@eq.edu.au

Excellence Coordinators

Academic Excellence Coordinator – Cath Downing – cdown42@eq.edu.au
Sports Excellence Coordinator – James Barrett –  jabar5@eq.edu.au
Creative Arts Coordinator – Megan Ryan -  mxrya12@eq.edu.au

Teaching Staff

Parents and Caregivers can email the student’s teacher directly through the Compass Parent Portal​

General Enquiries

For all general enquiries, please refer to the Contact Us page.

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Last reviewed 04 March 2025
Last updated 04 March 2025