Mr Darren Lawson is the Principal of Australian Christian College Moreton. Darren started his teaching journey as an Economics teacher after first working in banking and as a full-time cyclist. He has worked in private and state schools as well as spent time overseas teaching in Bible Colleges, Drug and Alcohol Rehab centres and as Principal of a K-12 Christian International School in Asia. He comes to ACCM after 8 years as Principal of a large regional K-12 Christian school achieving excellent student outcomes. Darren believes wholeheartedly in the power of Christian education to help students see and reach their potential and find their purpose in life. On weekends or holidays he enjoys cycling, kayaking and spending time with his wife and family.

Sue is a passionate educator and a lifelong learner who loves to think laterally to solve problems and create new opportunities. Driven by her faith in Jesus Christ, she wants to help all young people achieve their God given purpose and use their gifts in service. Sue loves to travel and treasures her holidays with her husband, children and grandchildren. Inspiring the next generation and teaching them about Christ is her life goal.

Rhys is the Head of Secondary (Distance Education) and teaches Senior Business and Legal Studies subjects at ACC Moreton. Straight out of high school until he earned his Graduate Diploma in Education in 2012, Rhys worked for multiple businesses at every level, from logistics for fruit co-ops to office administration for furniture importers, from furniture removalist to tax accountant and he regales his business classes with tales from these experiences.

Mandy is the Head of Primary. She has taught in all grades of primary school, both here in Australia and in England. Mandy loves to inspire and teach students to learn through fun, engaging activities, and strives to help all children to see their value and reach their potential. She enjoys snow skiing, competing jigsaw puzzles, travelling and spending time with family. She has a Science degree, and Masters in Education focusing on STEM subjects.

Felicity is the Head of Learning Enrichment Distance Education at ACC Moreton. With a strong faith in Christ, Felicity believes all children should have the opportunity to learn and grow and enjoys working as a team to remove learning barriers, nurture curiosity and encourage a heart for lifelong learning. In her spare time, Felicity loves to dapple in the occasional oil painting along with gardening, bushwalking, reading, and raucous board game nights.

Tim has been teaching high school for over a decade and his specialty area is Film, Television and New Media, however he also has experience teaching English and Humanities. For many years Tim was a freelance film review writer and podcaster for thisisfilm.com and this was great experience which combined both work and personal interests. Tim has two university qualifications with the first being a Bachelor in Creative Industries and the second being a Graduate Diploma of Teaching.

Simon is a senior Math and Science teacher and has a passion for helping students to understand numerical information in a data-driven world. At home, he has a wonderful wife and two young daughters, and he loves to play the drums in his free time (usually to music with strangely-numbered time signatures). He has a passion for developing students to become young Christian leaders whose influence will benefit society.

Carrie teaches Years 7 to 9 English, Humanities and Electives at Australian Christian College - Moreton. Throughout the years she has been highly involved in the children’s church and youth group at her local church. Through this, she developed a love for working with children of all ages. This love led her to pursue teaching and drives Carrie in her work at Australian Christian College.

John first got into teaching because of his father's inspiration as a teacher, who is considered as legendary by his peers. John is passionate about teaching because he can help others to not just learn but find life. He seeks to bring this life to others. That is, as John teaches, he also wants others to not just learn well, but find ‘life in Him’. “I touch the future/eternity; I teach.”

Josiah completed his Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast. He is the Head of the Science Department at ACC Moreton. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and is passionate about Science, Technologies and how they both integrate with education and learning. He loves travel and is hoping to get back into it in the near future. His favourite holiday is to go snowboarding.

There's nothing that Chris loves more than to worship God with creativity. You can often hear him singing along while writing the Senior English courses! Chris has been teaching for a few years, but is always eager to grow and try new things. By day, he teaches English and Religion and Ethics, and by night he leads the Creative Team at Citipointe North with his beautiful wife and adorable kids.

Glen teaches Secondary Biology and Psychology at ACC Moreton Distance Education. In his teaching, he is passionate about helping students see God’s handiwork in the living world around them. When time allows, Glen enjoys travelling and hiking with his growing family. Photographing these moments and the landscapes is a main hobby of his. Glen also likes sport, particularly cricket, rugby league and the odd game of table tennis.

Estelle teaches in the Primary years within Distance Education. She is motivated by reflecting Christ's character through enriching relationships with children. Growing up in Redcliffe as the youngest of three, Estelle is a professional artist and developed a love for expressing Gods' creation through fine art. When not working, she enjoys surfing, kitesurfing, and painting.

Joyce teaches Maths and Early Childhood Studies at ACC Moreton. She majored in Early Childhood to help children develop a solid foundation. Joyce furthered her studies and taught in Middle and Senior schools. She is passionate about life-long learning and hopes that students value education. Joyce desires that her students choose to have a personal relationship with Jesus and for them to desire that others know Jesus too. Joyce married her childhood sweetheart and they have 5 children.

Joan is the Careers Advisor at ACC Moreton. She has loved Jesus all her life and is blessed by working with wonderful Christian staff to support amazing young people, both on campus and distance eduction. She gets a thrill seeing the next generation thriving. Joan is a mum of five and has five grandchildren. Outside work, she enjoys the simply pleasures associated with owning two cats, a foxy and a pug.

Karen teaches Senior English at ACC Moreton. Karen brings rich and diverse educational experience to ACC Moreton, including working for many years overseas. She has a passion for students to learn the skills of critical literacy in all forms of media and literature. She is a wife, mother and grandmother of two whose greatest passion is to see those in her care, including her students, come to know the love of Christ in their lives.

Nina teaches English and Humanities at ACC Moreton. Apart from witnessing the power of knowledge and seeing those ‘Aha!’ moments (indisputably teaching’s most rewarding experience), Nina loves the vast world of experience teaching opens up – literally. Nina has had the privilege to teach in a number of countries and her CV reads like the League of Nations. Nina, a self-confessed ‘crazy cat lady’, could be persuaded to swap teaching to be a lion-tamer or tiger-handler.

Karen teaches in the primary years within Distance Education at ACC Moreton. She has always had a passion for reading and loves English and Humanities in particular. Karen is an advocate to incorporating digital technologies into lessons. She also loves travelling and has lived in many different states in Australia. She also loves encouraging students in their work. Karen has four sons who are all married with young families.

Shannon teaches Secondary Maths and Psychology at ACC. She has spent the last 10 years raising her 3 children, 8 years living in remote Australia and 7 years in serving in missions with MAF in Arnhemland, NT. Her passions in teaching include building relationships, resilience and well-being, and takes joy in seeing students smile. Outside of school, Shannon loves spending time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and spending time doing photography.

Vaughan Wright is a Middle School Maths and Science teacher at ACC Moreton's Distance Education Program. He completed a Bachelor's Degree in South Africa and immigrated with his family at the end of 2016. He has a passion for teaching Maths and enjoys seeing the 'light' come on when students master various strategies. Vaughan enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports and travelling. His favourite place is the Kruger National Park (South Africa) and loves taking photographs of wildlife.

Bruce teaches Secondary Maths & Science via Distance Education at ACC Moreton. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and started full time teaching in 2014 after 24 years working for Brisbane City Council. He considers it a great privilege to help students along in their educational life while also bringing a little of God's Word into their lives as well. Outside of school Bruce is interested in tennis, cricket, theology and politics. He is married with 4 children.

Martin currently teaches secondary school Maths, Science and Business at ACC Moreton. Prior to being a teacher, he worked in various roles in the finance industry and enjoys being able to bring these practical insights into his teaching. Martin is passionate about seeing young people develop to their full potential. He is married with two children and enjoys spending time with family, friends and loves being active at the beach and in the outdoors.

As a teacher, Diane has taught mostly within Primary, particularly in the area of Inclusive Education. She is passionate about supporting students and their families and providing education programs specific to students' learning needs. Diane loves God, loves her family and loves connecting with others.

Ellen has been working with our students who have additional needs for several years. She has an adult child with Autism/Asperger's and his challenging journey through the education system prompted her to upgrade her (ancient) teaching diploma to a Bachelor of Special Education. She loves working with families to help students with disabilities to feel positive about learning and future possibilities in life.

Kelsey teaches Senior Visual Art and Design at ACC. She has a passion for sharing creativity in education and coming alongside young people to inspire creativity within their own work and in their faith. She practises art through a range of forms, including digital art, photography, clay sculpting and sewing. She absolutely loves the extremes of adventure and the simplicity of playing board games with friends. As an extrovert at heart, she delights in spending time with people - particularly having a good laugh, and sharing her Christian faith with others.

Konrad became a teacher because he enjoyed working with children and wanted to see them develop their abilities and skills and to have the opportunity to teach them about God. Konrad chose primary teaching so that he could teach a variety of subjects and have fun with students. Most of all, Konrad wants to glorify God in all that he does.

Louise enjoys teaching all levels of primary. Outside of the classroom she loves the outdoors, travelling and especially dragging her family along on adventure holidays. Her favourite place is camping on the beach at Christmas, a time to unwind, read books and play board games.

Lucy teaches Secondary Science and Mathematics. Lucy’s education includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Science majoring in Biology and completed her Master of Teaching in 2020. In her teaching, she is passionate about helping students see God’s handiwork in the living world around them. Lucy is a passionate marine advocate, being involved with Reef Check Australia as a part of the survey team on the Sunshine Coast. Lucy enjoys travelling the globe and hiking in her spare time.

Mandy teaches Tourism at Australian Christian College. She is married to Steve and has two adult children. Mandy started her teaching career in New South Wales, before moving to Queensland in 2014. She has passion for teaching, sharing the gospel and building relationships with her students. In her spare time, you will find Mandy with her nose in a book, tending to her roses or exploring new places.

Mark joined the Distance Education team teaching middle school Arts and HASS. He has been teaching Music and other subjects for the past ten years. Mark is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist and continues to perform and do recording sessions. His family is the original Brady Bunch except he has daughters, and his wife Judy has boys. They also have an “ours” Beccy, born in 2005. No Alice. Mark is always astounded by the incredible grace of God.

Melanie is a Science and Physical Education Teacher who is committed to inspiring students to tap into their curiosity and passion for learning. Melanie strives to help each student develop and be proud of the gifts and talents God has blessed them with. After finishing her Honours in Human Cell Anatomy, Melanie spent time teaching in South Africa, Singapore and Perth. Outside of work, she enjoys kitesurfing, photography and travel. Melanie finds herself continually grateful for the love and joy that God has given her and strives to share that love with those around her.

Mitchell teachers Senior Music and English at ACC Moreton. He worked as a private guitar, singing and piano tutor before becoming a teacher. He enjoys travelling with his wife, all things Star Wars, playing and leading worship music at church, writing and playing board games. He is passionate for building relationships with students and helping them to discover and pursue their love of music for the glory of God.

Samare initially heard God’s call to become a teacher when she was training new processors at a large mortgage company. While raising her family, she embarked on the journey to earn her Masters in Teaching (Secondary). Graduating in 2020, she is passionate about impacting the lives of young people from all walks of life and encouraging them to develop a deep and meaningful relationship with their creator, God.

Alan is teaching Secondary History and English. He has extensive experience in Queensland Education, having been a teacher for 23 years, Chief Examiner, Syllabus and textbook writer for Senior Ancient History. He has also been involved with teacher training as a University Tutor. Alan is passionate about all things to do with History but also loves exploring and experiencing life's many adventures with friends and family.

Peter cherishes every moment with his family, his church, his beloved Cavoodle, and his ever-evolving technology. Over the last 12 years, he has passionately taught technology across various educational levels, from prep to university and everything in between. Peter not only enjoys playing games in his free time but also immerses himself in programming them, aiming to bring new ideas to life. A fervent fan of everything pop-culture, he often dreams of visiting Japan and experiencing its vibrant culture firsthand. Above all, Peter holds onto his favourite saying, “I have been to the moon and back, because my imagination is a powerful, boundless entity.”

Trish joined ACC in 2022 after 15 years of teaching in South Africa, the UK, and now Australia. Trish loves teaching and feels blessed to work in a Christian community where she can encourage others and openly share her faith. She is passionate about seeing students discover their identity in Christ, including their abilities and talents. Trish enjoys reading a good book and dabbling in creative pastimes. When not exploring new places, she can be found watching her two boys play sport on the weekends.

Darren recently made the switch to Distance Education after spending 30 fantastic years in the classroom. Despite thinking you couldn't teach an old dog new tricks, he has since been proven wrong, and loves how Distance Education can be so flexible and fit so many different situations. Darren says that if he had to go back to school, he would do Distance Education. When not teaching, you'll find him on his mountain bike or cheering on his favourite footy team - The Dolphins!

Isaac teaches Design and Technology at ACC Moreton, having felt the call to become a teacher after years working in the Built Environment Industry both designing and on the tools. He enjoys building, creating projects, and will usually be found in the workshop. Beyond teaching he enjoys the outdoors, whether camping, on the water, or 4x4. The World's Greatest Shave is an annual highlight, having participated in every year since 2003 alongside his twin brother. Married since 2010, he has 3 cheeky and wonderful kids.

Nathan is a passionate teacher who specialises in Chemistry and Technologies. He has a deep love for all things nerdy, including board games, video games, and science fiction movies. However, his greatest passion is for his young family, whom he adores and cherishes. Nathan is committed to equipping his students with the tools that can help them succeed, and also in demonstrating the joy that Jesus can bring to their lives.

I love teaching and guiding the hearts and minds of our students to be the best version of themselves. God created everybody with talents and abilities unique to them and I love to find the hidden ability and gently come alongside students to bring it out and to see them flourish. Being in the kitchen as a Hospitality teacher, the practical element of the subject allows us space to explore and discover these talents. I have had many teaching experiences, from primary through to high school , DE through to home-schooling and these have all helped me develop my teaching ability. I am married to an amazing man and we have amazing 4 children, 4 incredible in-law children and 3 beautiful grandchildren who I love and adore - they really are the apple of my eye. I love my family and live on the beautiful Sunny Coast where I get to swim in the ocean and enjoy the outdoors. Knowing God has everything in hand, I walk alongside Him daily to guide and lead me to input into the lives of those He brings upon my path.

Jennifer has been teaching for many years, across all year levels and numerous subject areas. After completing a Bachelor in Education she worked in NSW, the UK and the USA to understand how education is conducted in various settings and socio-economic backgrounds. On moving to QLD, she took up a position in the Sunshine Coast and completed a Masters degree in Gifted Education. Jen loves; God, teaching, time at home with her husband and fur-babies, all things Art and travel.