Conference Committee
Cherine Spirou - LMC Coordinator, HT Science - Fairvale HS
@CherineSpirou
@CherineSpirou
Cherine Spirou is currently substantial Head Teacher Science at Fairvale High School and the coordinator of Lachlan Macquarie College. She was seconded to State Office as mEsh project officer for State Office to lead the Stage 6 Resource Writing for the new Stage 6 syllabus, leading a team of 12 teams from across NSW.
Cherine has been a Head Teacher since 2006 and is passionate not only about instilling the importance of science education to students but also the professional development of teachers, including pre-service teachers. She has had the opportunity of lecturing at Western Sydney University in the School of Education since 2011 and loves to impart her passion on these young teachers to share her knowledge and expertise.
Cherine has been a Head Teacher since 2006 and is passionate not only about instilling the importance of science education to students but also the professional development of teachers, including pre-service teachers. She has had the opportunity of lecturing at Western Sydney University in the School of Education since 2011 and loves to impart her passion on these young teachers to share her knowledge and expertise.
Rosemary Daubney - Learning, Teaching and Leading Coordinator - School Services
Rosemary Daubney is a Learning, Teaching and Leading Coordinator with the Department of Education, Teaching Quality and Impact Directorate working out of the Nirimba Office. The main focus of her current work is to support schools both operationally and strategically in the areas of curriculum, teacher quality and literacy and numeracy. Prior to this move, Rosemary was an Assessment and Development Advisor with CESE and was Deputy Principal at Doonside Technology High School where she has lead the implementation and evaluation of STEM in the middle school. Rosemary is a Lachlan Macquarie College (LMC) working party member and assists with the running of various LMC events. She is passionate about STEM education and promoting STEM based careers as an exciting opportunity to the students she teaches and supports.
Jacqueline Dalton - DP Blaxland High School @Mathsforeva
Jacqueline is a passionate advocate for public education. She is currently Deputy Principal at Blaxland High School. She was previously the Head Teacher Maths at Model Farms High School and the Syllabus Implementation Leader for Mathematics in Western Sydney.
Throughout her teaching career she has been awarded The Excellence in Numeracy, Regional Director's Award for Outstanding School Leadership and the Director General's Award for Service to Public Education. She regularly presents in conferences including presentations on the implications and implementation of the new NSW Mathematics Curriculum for DoE and MANSW. She also presented at the Maths and Science Teachers Conference for the past 5 years.
Throughout her teaching career she has been awarded The Excellence in Numeracy, Regional Director's Award for Outstanding School Leadership and the Director General's Award for Service to Public Education. She regularly presents in conferences including presentations on the implications and implementation of the new NSW Mathematics Curriculum for DoE and MANSW. She also presented at the Maths and Science Teachers Conference for the past 5 years.
Rebecca West - LMC Working Party Member - DP: IL Bonnyrigg PS @BecWest81
Bec West is a Deputy Principal: Instructional Leader, with experience as a Relieving Principal, at Bonnyrigg PS. She is a proud public educator, lifelong learner, and dedicated leader. Bec is a strong advocate for positive change, innovation and future focused learning with experience as the Primary Advisor for NSW DoE Futures Learning (now renamed 'School Learning Environments and Change'). She coordinates the LMC Stage 3 Gifted & Talented Maths Competition and this is her 6th year delivering professional learning at the Science and Maths Conference. Bec is the creator of YouTube channels, 'Clever Pickles' for students and ‘Talkin’ Chalk’ for teachers. Bec is dedicated to enhancing professional development opportunities for teachers and educational leaders.
Dounya Fattouh - HT Mathematics Punchbowl Boys HS
Dounya Fattouh is a passionate educator and believes that the success of a school community lies within the individual excellence of students, staff, parents and community. She is an advocate for a holistic education with a focus on student and teacher wellbeing. Dounya is Head Teacher Mathematics at Punchbowl Boys High School. Prior to this position, she was a Mathematics Teacher at Homebush Boys High School. Dounya has also worked as a Change Analyst with the NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation. This work involved delivering effective change management to support schools and stakeholders across NSW with the implementation of programs within the NSW Literacy and Numeracy Strategy.
Durgesh White- Deputy Principal Colyton High School
Durgesh has been a part of education in the Western Sydney region for over 20 years. She obtained her early education on the Island of Fiji and completed her tertiary education at University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney and University of Canberra. She has been a Science Teacher, Head Teacher and is currently a Deputy Principal with a teaching load. She is passionate about education and the power it has to change lives. She is an advocate for equity and equality for all students, irrespective of their background and socio economic status. A firm believer of the “The Greatest Gift you can give anyone is the Gift of Knowledge”, a value instilled by her mother. She is inspired by the achievements of all students but especially those that overcome adversities in their lives and become inspirations for others
Bill Matchett - LMC Working Party Member - HT Science - Macquarie Fields HS
Bill has worked as a Science Teacher in South West Sydney since 1995, starting at Elizabeth Macarthur HS before moving to Westfields Sports HS as Head of Science. He is currently Head of Science at Macquarie Fields HS. Bill is working with LMC developing networks for Science Extension.
He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage, including the Investigating Science in Focus series.Bill has worked as a Science Teacher in South West Sydney since 1995, starting at Elizabeth Macarthur HS before moving to Westfields Sports HS as Head of Science. He is currently Head of Science at Macquarie Fields HS. Bill is working with LMC developing networks for Science Extension. He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage, including the Investigating Science in Focus series.
He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage, including the Investigating Science in Focus series.Bill has worked as a Science Teacher in South West Sydney since 1995, starting at Elizabeth Macarthur HS before moving to Westfields Sports HS as Head of Science. He is currently Head of Science at Macquarie Fields HS. Bill is working with LMC developing networks for Science Extension. He is an experienced HSC marker, and senior HSC marker, and has written text resources for Nelson Cengage, including the Investigating Science in Focus series.