Name: Andrew Dwyer
Membership Category: Community Member and Chair
Experience: Strategy, Finance and Transformation
Board Tenure: 4th year
Connection with School: Parent of former graduate
Summary
I have extensive experience in strategy and change, developed from executive roles across multiple industries, including Higher Education. I love designing and leading the implementation of strategies that deliver for the future. High performance requires continuous improvement. As society continues to change and evolve, I am particularly interested in the school’s long-term, sustainable growth so it remains one of the very best schools in Western Australia.
Name: Karena Shearing
Membership Category: Executive Officer
Experience: Education
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: Principal
Name: Toni Jones
Membership Category: Executive Officer
Experience: Education
Board Tenure: 2nd year
Connection with School: Vice Principal
Name: Geoff Cooper
Membership Category: Community Member and Secretary
Experience: Industry Advocacy/Government/Management
Board Tenure: 4th year
Connection with School: My four boys are or have been students at Applecross
Summary
As a Community Representative, I’ll utilise 20+ years of experience in private businesses, government, consultancy and not-for-profits – having worked for the Master Builders Association, Property Council, and SGIO. In addition, I have an honours degree in Law and degrees in Economics and Communications.
This experience has included work in employee relations, OSH, budgeting, sponsorships, recycling, workers’ compensation, scenario planning, taxation, and building regulation.
From 2018 to 2023, I was the Chair of the Ardross Primary School Board, and I previously served for 10 years as a volunteer on the Blue Gum Early Learning and Day Care Centre Management Committee.
I am a strong advocate for public education and will strive to support Applecross SHS to achieve excellent academic outcomes and a broad education for all students.
Name: Katie Kumasaka
Membership Category: Community Member
Experience: Academic
Board Tenure: 2nd year
Connection with School: Students in Year 8
Summary
As a former secondary teacher and currently a lecturer in the School of Education at Curtin University, I have been involved in teaching and research for over 20 years, with a particular focus in Humanities. I am excited to be involved in the school community through the school board and contribute to a shared vision for school improvement and sustainable practices that always have the needs of students at its core.
Name: Ebony Morrison
Membership Category: Staff Representative
Experience: Education
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: Staff Member
Summary
I have been a staff member at Applecross Senior High for the past six years, predominantly in Student Services. I am the current Head of Student Services – Years 11 and 12, overseeing the coordination of student wellbeing and achievement.
Name: David Chen
Membership Category: Parent Member
Experience: Mining and Energy
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: Two children at the school
Summary
Having extensive experience in engineering and project management within the mining and energy industries, I bring skills in evaluating and delivering opportunities. I am excited to be involved as a parent member of the School Board and investing in the school’s long-term growth. I am committed to contributing to the School Board to support all students in achieving their personal best on their school journey.
Name: Dr Adeline Teh
Membership Category: Parent Member
Experience: Principal Dentist and Business Owner
Board Tenure: 3rd year
Connection with School: Two children in Years 10 and 12
I have worked as a principal dentist and a small business owner for over 20 years. With experience in the health industry and as a small business owner, I bring fresh perspectives to running an efficient, productive team. I have had strong ties with the school as an ex-Applecross alumnus.
With my children in both the Special Visual Arts and music programs, I am able to see how the program has brought out the best in their special talents.
I like to support the school in promoting its core values of producing students who produce their personal best in all areas. I would like to help bring new and fresh ideas to the school to create a better, more multicultural, modern school.
Name: Alex Tegg
Membership Category: Parent Member
Experience:
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: Children at the School
Name: Nick Evernden
Membership Category: Staff Representative
Experience: Education
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: Staff Member
Name: Jett Lee-Anderson
Membership Category: Student Representative
Experience:
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: School Captain
Name: Milla Lobik
Membership Category: Student Representative
Experience: Student
Board Tenure: 1st year
Connection with School: School Captain
Summary
Member of the Student Executive, Student Council, Student Representative Council and current Year 12 student at AXSHS.
Name: Boston Yoong
Membership Category: School Alumni
Experience:
Board Tenure: 2nd year
Connection with School: Former Student