Meet our On Campus and Distance Education Teachers

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.

Kendal is the Deputy Principal On Campus of Australian Christian College Moreton. Kendal and his wife have a son and daughter who love visiting the zoo. He has a science background, and has completed his Masters of Educational Leadership. Kendal is passionate to see students know Jesus, succeed in whatever they pursue, and engage in connecting and helping their local and global communities.

Sarah is the Head of Primary On Campus. She has over 25 years in educational leadership positions across Australia. As a passionate and committed leader Sarah aims for a consistent approach within the school, allowing all students to reach their God-given potential. Believing everyone is someone, Sarah likes to be present with her staff, students and parents. Sarah is married with an adult daughter and 2 Labradoodles. Together they love to spending time walking the beach. Paris is her favourite city in the world.

Rhys has been with ACC-Moreton for over a decade now and held many different positions from Teacher, to Mathematics Coordinator, to 11-12 Coordinator and now Head of Secondary, and can be found teaching Business, Legal Studies or Mathematics depending on where the need arises. Mr Taylor’s particular passion is mentoring our DE Student Leaders as they navigate not only education in a distance education environment, but also how to serve and lead their community both locally and virtually.

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.

Cameron is the on campus Senior School Coordinator at ACC Moreton and teaches Senior Physical Education. He is passionate about sport and how physical activity can not only improve health outcomes but also increase academic performance. Outside work, Cameron loves spending time with his family and friends. On the weekends, when time permits, he loves to get out in nature and playing golf.

Tim has been a secondary school teacher for over 15 years, teaching in a variety of settings both within Australia and Internationally. Tim has taught in several arts and humanities subjects throughout his time in the education sector, however, his passion is for Film, Television and New Media which he has taught at a senior senior secondary level for many years. Tim enjoys relaxing at home with his wife and three children when he's not at school.

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 is the Year 7 Distance Education Coordinator and teaches English, Humanities, Biblical Studies, Music, and Art in Years 7-9. One of her favourite things about teaching in Distance Education is the opportunity it gives to connect one-on-one with students to answer their questions and help them succeed. She loves creating resources to help students increase their knowledge and skills. Outside of teaching, Carrie enjoys sewing, playing piano, photography, exploring the great outdoors, and some friendly competition over board games with family and friends.

Karen has always had a passion for teaching and loves being able to impact the lives of the students in her care. She has five children of her own and really enjoys spending time with them. Karen spent time in Asia as a child and has a desire to travel again in the future. In her very limited spare time, she prefers to keep busy and active.

Michelle started teaching Sunday school in her teenage years at her church. She loved seeing the children grow and unlock their God given talents. This started her passion for teaching. Michelle teaches our younger students. She enjoys building relationship with the younger students and loves teaching them about God's wonderful world. In her free time, she enjoys family time, exploring new places, cruising and eating yummy food.

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.”

Katherine is the English Co-ordinator at ACCM and teaches English and Literature subjects in the Senior School. She is passionate about literature and seeks to help her students see the value in reading. Katherine chose to accept the gift of God’s salvation when she was in Year 10. From that moment onwards, she has had a heart for sharing the Gospel with young people and helping them prepare for a life in the wider world. In particular, she enjoys mountain climbing and beach walks with her puppy. Her superpower involves locating the nearest possible source of caffeine.

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.

Jenny teaches On Campus Art and Design. She began her working career as a graphic designer, later becoming a full time mother - a role that she cherishes. Jenny taught art privately through her art studio, teaching pre-schoolers through to the elderly. Jenny has led the Northside branch of Visionaries; a Christian art group which exhibits mostly at ACU. Jenny is passionate about teaching art and about encouraging students to develop their own creative abilities. Jenny and Steve have adult children and five gorgeous grandchildren.

Kirsty has always been passionate about teaching since her Year 10 work experience. She has a passion for ensuring all of her students feel seen and are positioned to thrive. Kirsty teaches Drama, English and Business. She heads up drama performances which gives students a creative outlet, and always loves participating in Students vs Staff matches!

Mark is a Primary Teacher and also supports First Year Teachers and Pre-service Teachers from Universities at ACCM. Mark has extensive experience including Principalship positions in both State and Christian Schools. He is passionate about seeing children develop their God given gifts and potential. He loves children’s books and storytelling, beekeeping, tennis, golf, movies, bushwalking, and gardening. He is married and especially loves connecting with his family and many grandchildren. Mark joined the staff at ACCM in 2019 and is committed to helping other staff grow professionally.

Mark teaches STEAM (STEM) at ACC Moreton. His passion is seeing his students become tomorrow’s designers/problem solvers of the world by using their developed 21st Century skills in both practical and technological ways. He enjoys travelling with his wife where they have visited many places around the world, as well as at home in Australia, and riding his Jet Ski in his down time.

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.

Alisa has a real passion for health and fitness and teaching students how to steward their body the way God intended. She also has a background in dance and loves to worship through this. Outside of work, she loves drinking coffee with her friends and spending time outdoors, whether that’s swimming at the beach or climbing a mountain.

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 Senior Pathways Advisor at ACC Moreton. She discovered an interest in Careers/pathways while working with senior Learning Enrichment students and supporting them with their post-school pathways. She undertook further study and when the opportunity arose to expand her involvement in pathways across all of senior DE, she embraced it. She sees that the opportunities for students to achieve their dreams and goals in this day and age are amazing and she finds being able to participate and guide students in developing understanding of these very fulfilling.

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.

Tif works in Pastoral Care Support. She loves chatting, laughing, and encouraging others. At school, her days are spent talking with students, encouraging them and finding practical ways to support them to reach their goals. Tif always finds it a real privilege to hear to their personal stories. Her great passions are loving Jesus and caring for others. Outside work, Tif’s days are spent enjoying quality time with her family and friends. She also loves travelling, reading, colouring, movies and chai lattes.

Rebekah's love of teaching was born through home schooling her oldest children whilst living in the USA. Rebekah has a passion for helping students to overcome their fear of maths and to grow a confidence and understanding of how numbers work. She loves teaching Science and guiding students as they grow in awe and wonder of how our amazing Creator masterminded the world around us. Rebekah loves spending time with her children and grandchildren, travelling and sharing the goodness of God with others.

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.

Jayden has studied a Bachelor of Primary & Physical Education. He is passionate about seeing students discover their identity in God and learning who they are. As a teacher, he values the potential of each student and the calling that God has placed on each of their lives. His heart is to see young people learn their calling, their gifts/talents, to enable them to thrive both in their learning and their lives. Jayden lives and breathes sport each and every day. He is happily married to his wife who is also a teacher. Jesus has impacted his life and he is excited to see how God moves in the lives of those at ACC Moreton.

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.

James teaches PE/Health, Mathematics and English at ACC. He feels super blessed to be back living in Australia having spent the last 15 years in NZ. He is married to Carolyn and they have 6 children, 4 of which are at the school with James. He enjoys watching students come to life as they discover the gifts and talents God has given them and loves learning outside of the classroom through sport, camps and trips. On the weekend you will find him with his kids at sport, in the bush or swimming at the beach or in a river.

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.

Katrina works with our on campus students to help them plan for their pathway beyond school. She supports students through subject choices, Tafe courses, apprenticeships, traineeships and work experience. The biggest excitement of her job is seeing students in work experience and connecting with real employers and the world around them which helps them discover new things about themselves and their future pathway. In her spare time Katrina loves coffee, building bonfires and watching them burn, camping and travelling to new places in Australia, sewing and her family.

Alyce is a passionate primary teacher at ACC Moreton. In her spare time she enjoys photography and dirt bike riding. She knew from a young age that she wanted to become a teacher and with God’s continual guidance she was able to achieve her dream. She then decided to complete a Masters degree in leadership and management to advance her skill set. Outside teaching she enjoys travelling overseas or even just on day trips.

Chantelle is a middle school Science and senior Biology teacher who loves building relationships in the classroom and helping students develop their strengths and gifts. Chantelle feels priveledged to teach in a Christian school where she is able to share God’s word with students and help and support them on their life journey. Chantelle came to Australia in 2018 with my husband and we are blessed with 2 children. She enjoys playing tennis, cooking, baking and arts and craft.

Daniel is passionate about helping young people learn about the world around them and who God has made them to be. His desire is for students to develop and practice skills that will help them discover their gifts and talents; so that they are successful in the workplace, their families and the community throughout life. Hopefully, students will graduate from ACC knowing that they are loved and blessed. They will in turn be a blessing to society, showing the goodness of God in all that they do.

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.

Eunice has been working as a Psychologist at ACC Moreton since 2020. She has a passion for helping children and young people grow in their unique God given gifts by building on their skills and resilience. Believing that it takes a community to raise a child, she loves working alongside and supporting families and educators. When she gets time to herself, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her husband and two sons and is hoping to develop a green thumb one day!

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.

Rebecca felt called by God to become a teacher after volunteering in a childcare centre following her graduation from year 12. Throughout her journey to become a teacher, Rebecca worked in childcare for 10 years before ultimately becoming a teacher at Australian Christian College. To better understand how to help students achieve greatness, she completed a Masters in Inclusive Education. Every day, Rebecca feels excited to teach and witness the amazing adventure God has in store for each of her students. She also feels privileged to be able to impart a love for God to her students and help them realise that He is always there to support them on their journey to achieve the dreams that God has set for them.

Liana did a year of volunteer teacher in Myanmar and developed a passion for working with children. Since then, he has taught in Bangladesh for 5 years before moving to Australia. As an educator, Liana wants students to be successful lifelong learners, as well as grow in the confidence and understanding that they are cherished by a loving God. Outside work, he enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.

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 is a passionate English/History teacher of many years, who loves sharing the word of God and subject content with her students. She is wife to Steve, Mum and Mum- in-law to Josh and Aimee, Julia and Jack, Nan to Cooper and fur grandchild Tinkerbell. In her spare time you will find Mandy reading, tending her roses or going on adventures with Steve. She grew up in Albion Park, NSW and is a loud and proud Blues supporter.

Margaret has been teaching since 1982 and with ACC since 2005. She is married to Jock and they have 3 sons who have grown into amazing young men. As a family, they love and serve God in the workplace and in their local church. To Margaret, teaching is a blessing. She truly believes it is a calling and so much more than just “a job”, she couldnt' imagine doing anything else. She loves that there is always something going on. It’s a busy place!

Marianne's drive for teaching young children is to assist them in building a joy of learning right from the foundation level. Over the years she has assisted in leading children's church, youth groups, co-ordinating play groups and teaching within the Kindergarten and Primary school early years level with the purpose of developing young lives through the lens of the grace and love of God. She adores spending time with her family, reading, going to the beach and trying out new restaurants and food experiences.

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.

Nathan has been teaching HPE for awhile and now feels blessed to be able to also teach in Film and Television, which is an area that he is passionate about. Nathan is a self-professed geek, film-lover and Rugby League tragic.

Patrick is the Creative Coordinator On Campus of Australia Christian College Moreton. Patrick and his wife have four children, three boys and a girl who love to explore places from around the world, especially the USA 🇺🇸 Patrick has a Bachelor of Music, focusing on Music Production and Graduate Diploma of Education. He is passionate about seeing students glorify God through music and the performing arts both at school and in their wider community.

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.

Sharryn is a Primary Teacher in the on-campus team at ACC Moreton. She is passionate about inclusive education and encouraging all her students to achieve their goals and use their talents to succeed. Sharryn loves to travel and spend time with her family. Driven by her faith she loves to encourage her students to open their hearts to God and embrace the journey He has set them on. The best moments of teaching for Sharryn is the looks on students' faces when they realise they can do it.

Sonja has worked as librarian in a variety of sectors and for the last eight years in school libraries. She is passionate about reading and aspires to make reading fun. One of her greatest pleasures is to match the right book with a reader. She loves working with teachers to develop the God-given talents of the students and to influence the world for Christ. When not reading, Sonja loves walking with her dog and friends, listening to classical music and spending time in nature.

Tonya is passionate about lower primary teaching and has a post-graduate qualifications in Early Childhood. She likes to create a learning environment that encourages children to be lifelong learners and reach their potential. Encouraging children to grow a love of books and progress in literacy she finds very rewarding. Tonya loves nothing more than spending time with her husband and three wonderful sons. She also loves being in nature, travelling or bike riding.

Ann is originally from Sydney, but now lives on the Sunshine Coast with her husband Chris. Together ,they have three lovely young sons, Mitch, Lachie and Will. She has always worked in education, starting out in Early childhood and then headed back to university to compete her Bachelor of Primary Education. Ann loves bush walking, hiking and hanging out with her family.

Elenoa is a passionate Secondary school teacher who thrives on seeing young people learn and grow. Elenoa completed her Bachelor of Secondary Education majoring in English and Music. At ACC Moreton, she currently enjoys teaching in the Middle School sector. Outside of the classroom, Elenoa is devoted to serving the community in worship and connecting others to Jesus. Her goal is to educate and inspire the next generation in school and as lifelong learners.

Glenda has worked in Learning Enrichment / Special Education for over 20 years, initially as a teacher aide and now as a teacher. She has a passion to see all her students find their strengths and build on them through a variety of approaches and to have a positive Christian influence in students lives.

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.

Erin is a middle school teacher and comes to ACC with 16 years’ experience. She is passionate about teaching and is blessed to be able to do that in a Christian setting. Outside of the classroom, Erin loves the outdoors, hiking, camping, paddle boarding and spending time with her family. Her favourite place is the beach.

Lindsay is married and has three children. She has taught many different year levels both in Canada and Australia. Lindsay has always been passionate about early primary education. She loves establishing relationships in a classroom where students feel loved, safe and happy to share ideas and support each other. Lindsay feels priveledged to see students develop their God given talents and get excited about learning.

Mrs Rachel Lewis is a Christian and a Primary Educator at Australian Christian College Moreton. Rachel started her teaching journey in 2009 as a trained Special Education Teacher in the Primary sector. She has worked in both private and state schools across Australia. Rachel is passionate about students growing in their understanding of and faith in Jesus Christ. She is committed to challenging and equipping students to do their best according to the gifts that God has given them.

Simone is a Learning Enrichment teacher and the Wellbeing Case Manager for Senior students. She is married, and she and her husband have one adult daughter. Simone has many years of experience working with teenagers at ACC and her local church. Simone loves connecting with teens, and helping them when the going gets tough, as well as celebrating their successes. Simone loves dogs (although she currently doesn't have any), reading, jigsaw puzzles, the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Bianca is a Secondary English Teacher who took a 'roundabout' journey to teaching. With a Bachelor of Creative Industries, Bianca worked as a Production Coordinator before spending 8.5 years at home raising her 3 precious babies. Reentering the workforce as a Teacher Aide in Learning Support and Learning Enrichment, she completed her Master of Secondary Teaching, English on the side. Bianca loves seeing students start to own their own learning and lean into their potential. Bianca enjoys reading, sunshine, good food, family, music and theatre.

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!

Jason Todio is our Secondary HPE and Sports Coordinator at ACC Moreton. He recently moved to Queensland, bringing a passion for educating and sharing his love for Christ. Jason's desire is to see students lives changed, reach their potential, and discover their identity in the Creator. With a passion for sports, he is dedicated to instilling a love for physical activity and healthy living. Jason is happily married to his wife Danielle, and they love serving others and spending time with family and friends.

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.

Melody teaches Chinese to Prep-Year 8 students both on-campus and through distance education at ACC. Despite having taught for four years, she still feels that teaching is a profound and constantly evolving experience. She is particularly passionate about introducing her students to the richness of ancient Chinese culture, believing that language was created by God to connect us all. Melody also enjoys chatting with her students and hearing their interesting Australian stories, which help her become more familiar with this wonderful country. When not teaching, she likes to unwind by having coffee with friends or visiting her loved ones back in China whom she dearly misses.

Heather is a passionate English and Humanities teacher of six years specialising at ACCM in English, Literature and Legal Studies. Initially teaching wasn't on the cards as a law degree was "the plan", but God had a different purpose turning life around and bringing Heather to Christian Heritage College to complete a duel bachelor of arts and education. The best part about education for Heather is seeing students grow to find out more about God and how much He loves each and everyone of them. When Heather isn't at school she is either at the gym, playing with her little girl or hiking in the hinterland with her husband.

Elijah, a dedicated and enthusiastic beginning teacher, teachers primarily Health and Physical Education and Psychology at ACC Moreton. As a proud Christian, Elijah draws strength and inspiration from his faith. A fervent sports enthusiast, he revels in the thrill of competition, embracing the challenges it brings. Elijah also enjoys watching movies, playing video games and board games, and reading a good book

Michael is an on campus Primary teacher at ACC Moreton. He is passionate about making the classroom a place where students feel welcomed, calm, focused and able to achieve their best. Being able to teach children about the good news of Jesus and how to live their lives according to His word is a great privilege that he gets to carry out daily at school. Outside of school Michael enjoys cycling, camping and movie watching.

Julie Faint loves teaching and guiding the hearts and minds of students to be the best version of themselves. Passionate about uncovering hidden talents, she enjoys fostering students' God given abilities in the practical setting of her Hospitality classes. With a wealth of experience ranging from primary to high school and even home-schooling, Julie has honed her teaching skills over the years. She cherishes her family, living on the beautiful Sunny Coast with her husband, four children, four in-law children, and three grandchildren. Julie enjoys swimming in the ocean and the outdoors, always walking alongside God in her daily life.

Stacey teaches mathematics and hospitality on campus at ACC Moreton. Having previously worked in the financial advice industry, she transitioned to a career in teaching after realising her passion was to help young people gain practical skills that will help them succeed in all that God has planned for their lives. In her spare time, Stacey loves to relax with her family, serve in her church, travel, and spend time cooking and sewing.

David mainly teachers On Campus Psychology and Business. He has recently come from working in various roles supporting and leading teams of people assisting those with severe mental health issues. David is incredibly passionate about journeying alongside his students with the hope of supporting them to reach their full potential in whatever God has called them. Outside of work, David loves coffee almost as much as his children and wife, as well as playing sport (pickleball), travelling, drumming, gardening, playing video games, and spending time with his animals.

Jennifer has been teaching for nearly 30 years, with experience in a diverse range of subjects across all year levels. She attained a Masters in Gifted Education as she really loves to see all students have a chance to grow and excel in their learning. With a love for travel, Jennifer has lived and worked in the US and the UK and visited many other countries along the way. Outside of school Jennifer loves spending time with her husband, her dogs, her family and friends, as well as dabbling in whatever art activities she can find.

Kate is an On Campus Middle School teacher. She began her teaching career as a missionary in Chile and South Africa before heading home to Australia to continue working with young people. Kate endeavours to instil in her students the value of lifelong learning and personal growth, through the lens of faith and the belief in God's plan for their lives. Her profound love for the outdoors fuels her joy, as she delights in activities such as travelling, hiking and capturing the beauty of nature through photography. Kate integrates these passions into her teaching, enriching her students' understanding of Geography and History with firsthand experiences of the world's magnificence.

Kirsty is a primary teacher with a passion for seeing students discover a love for learning and succeeding in whatever God wants them to do. She enjoys the challenges and joys of distance education which offer opportunities for connecting with students from diverse backgrounds. Born and raised in Zimbabwe she has travelled widely but proudly calls the Sunshine Coast home. Kirsty worked as a Veterinary Technician for seven years and has a passion for all creatures great and small. Her free time is largely spent with her two dogs at the beach!

Nicole teaches prep to year three Chinese on campus and loves being able to share her own culture and language with both the students and the staff. She has a passion for teaching and growing with the students and loves seeing the smiles on their faces. Nicole also loves chatting and bonding with the students, listening to their stories about their weekend, their friends and their family. When she is not teaching, she enjoys hanging out with her friends, going to movies, baking and travelling.

A London girl, born & bred, Jacque moved to Australia when she was 18. After over 20 years in the industry, she pursued her passion for the English language, earning a BA/BEd in Languages & Applied Linguistics. Jacque's teaching journey includes two years in Vietnam and a Master’s in Applied Linguistics, followed by teaching English Language, Literature, and History at International Schools across China, the UAE, Oman, Africa, New York, Jakarta, and Turks & Caicos. Now back in Australia, Jacque feels blessed to be teaching and working with dedicated teachers and students at ACC-Moreton.

Laura teaches in the Primary School and has taught in South Africa, England and Australia. She is passionate about literacy in the Early Years and thrives on seeing her students succeed. Laura enjoys spending time with her young family at the beach, the zoo and museums in her spare time. She is so grateful to be able to teach at a Christian School where she can share her love of God with all of her students.

Anilo is a high school Learning Enrichment Teacher with three decades of teaching experience, with the last 16 years dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs. This focus has become her passion, as she thrives on building relationships with students' families, celebrating their progress, and guiding them to discover their God-given purpose. Beyond her role as an educator, she cherishes family life. She is happily married and cherishes her two wonderful sons, her two in-law children, and her beloved granddaughter. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, reading, and photography.

Jennifer has worked in the education field for more than 20 years, with the last 8 years as a fully qualified teacher. Teaching is in the blood, as all her siblings teach as well. She is passionate about ‘stopping for the one’ both in teaching and in everyday life. I love being able to help students believe in themselves and see them achieve their goals. In her free time, Jennifer loves all things creation, and often goes out early in the morning to photograph sunrises. She thoroughly enjoys time with her family and friends, particularly being able to speak into the lives of her three grandchildren. Her bucket list includes lots of adventures including travelling around Australia.

Cheyenne currently teaches English, HASS and HPE, primarily in middle school. Before beginning her teaching journey in 2019, Cheyenne was an outdoor education instructor working in camps across Queensland and Victoria. She is passionate about teaching life skills such as resilience and going beyond content, delving into "how to learn". When she's not at school, you might find her exploring far and wide, on a camping trip, playing board games with her family, reading a good book or watching a musical at QPAC.

Maija is a Primary trained teacher with 10 years teaching experience and currently studying her Masters of Education (Teacher Librarianship). In 2023, she took on the role of Teacher Librarian, the first to be employed at ACCM. She loves encouraging students to find books to read that suit them and organising displays and events that foster a love for reading. Maija is on this journey because of God's direction and has felt this calling since she was a young reader herself. In her spare time she loves to take her two young children to the public library, maxing out three library cards and reading to them each night. She also loves craft and baking.

Gary has just made the switch to Secondary Distance Education after 25 years within the On-campus education world. Gary also teaches at a tertiary level which enables him to develop a progressive understanding of the education process. Gary is passionate about the best husband and father he can be. Gary is also passionate about helping students develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the structure and function of the intricately God designed human body whether if be during exercise or activities of daily living.

John is a senior teacher and enjoys helping and guiding students in their learning. One of John's favourite things about Distance Education is that it allows for students to learn wherever they may be, access a range of resources and get help in areas that they are finding challenging. Outside of teaching, John enjoys getting outdoors, working on projects around the house and spending time with his wife and their dog, Bailey.

Mel is based in Rockhampton and has been teaching for over 17 years. She was Head of English for over a decade at her previous school, and is excited to be starting a new journey in Curriculum development here at ACC Moreton. She is passionate about simplifying and refining curriculum documents and processes, and creating deep and engaging assessment tasks, so that teachers are free to develop and deliver authentic and engaging learning experiences with their students, and believes that God ordains students and teachers for the time they are allocated together. Mel has been married for 25 years, and has a 14 year old daughter. She also teachers undergrad and postgrad students at Central Queensland University.