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 7, 9, 11) – Ruth Riach
Deputy Principal (Years 8, 10) – Caterina Herder-Beke
Deputy Principal (Year 12) – Bronwyn Ackhurst
Business Manager Angela Parker
Administration Manager Merissa Watchorn
Faculty Head Teachers
English/Library Scott Grose
Mathematics John Duncan
Science/Agriculture Rachael Weeks
HSIE/Language (LOTE)/Careers Brendan Roberts
CAPA - Visual Arts/Music/Drama Jacqueline Hansson
TAS - Industrial Arts/VET/Food Technology/Textiles Joanne Southwell
PDHPE James Harding
Multi-categorical Classes Melanie Meadley
Welfare Teresa Baines
Year Advisers
Year 12 Deanne Young
Year 11 Jody Gaffney
Year 10 Marnie Pack
Year 9 Lenora Yasin
Year 8 Gina Carnley
Year 7 James Lokudu
Curriculum Co-ordinators
Stage 6 (Year 11 & 12) Renee Gerkens
Stage 5 (Year 9 & 10) Ree Nicholson
Stage 4 (Year 7 & 8) 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 - Caterina Herder-Beke
Deputy Principal - Years 7, 9, 11 - Ruth Riach
Deputy Principal - Year 12 - Bronwyn Ackhurst
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 Front Office Staff
Clothing Pool Front Office Staff
Technical Support John Duncan
Concerns about
Staff Principal
Students Deputy Principal/s
Subjects Head Teacher