Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.
Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Your key contacts at Yass High School
Principal Andrew Facer
Deputy Principal – Years 8, 10, 12 Ruth Riach
Deputy Principal – Years 7, 9, 11 Scott Grose
Business Manager Angela Parker
Administration Manager Merissa Watchorn
Faculty Head Teachers
English/Library Ian Munn
Mathematics John Duncan
Science/Agriculture Tracy Randall
HSIE/Language (LOTE)/Careers Brendan Roberts
CAPA - Visual Arts/Music/Drama
TAS - Industrial Arts/VET/Food Technology/Textiles Joanne Southwell
PDHPE James Harding
Multi-categorical Classes Melanie Meadly
Welfare Teresa Baines
Year Advisers
Year 12 Scott Anderson
Year 11 Deanne Young
Year 10 Jody Gaffney
Year 9 Marnie Pack
Year 8 Lenora Yasin
Year 7 Gina Carnley
Curriculum Co-ordinators
Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12) Renee Gerkins
Stage 5 (Year 9 & 10) Deanne Young
Stage 4 (Year 7 & 8) Scott Grose/Ruth Riach
VET Co-ordinator Joanne Southwell
Year 6 Transition Co-ordinator - Teresa Baines
Sport
School Sport James Harding
Representative Sport Tracey Bills
Welfare
Deputy Principal - Years 8, 10, 12
Deputy Principal - Years 7, 9, 11
Welfare Coordinator Teresa Baines
Year Adviser see above for relevant year
Careers Adviser Fiona Wykes
School Counsellors Kristy Barber, Katie Hayes
Learning and Support Teachers Melanie Meadley
Financial Angela Parker
Uniform Ruth Riach & Year Advisers
Enrolment/Transfer Andrew Facer
Student Representative Council Tracey Bills
Anti-Racism/Wellbeing Tracey Bills
Aboriginal Programs Kate Vale
Lost Property Duplicating room staff
Clothing Pool Front Office Staff
Technical Support John Duncan
Concerns about
Staff Principal
Students Deputy Principal/s
Subjects Head Teacher