Our Team
Our team is the heart and soul of our School, bringing passion, dedication, and expertise to every aspect of our learning experience. With a shared commitment to nurturing and empowering our young people, each member of our team plays a vital role in creating a warm and welcoming environment where every individual can thrive.
From our teachers who inspire and guide our young people to reach their full potential, to our support staff who ensure the smooth running of daily operations, every person contributes to the sense of unity and belonging that defines our School. Together, we embody the spirit of collaboration and care that makes our community truly special.
Our education team is led by our Head of Teaching and Learning. Each classroom has a Collaborative Education Team (CET) that comprises of the Teacher and an Education Support Officer (ESO). This team works collaboratively within their individual role descriptions to facilitate teaching and learning. In addition, we have several Specialist Teachers for subjects including Art, Auslan, Music, STEM and Wellbeing. We also have a dedicated team of relief staff.
To provide extra support to our young people we have our Specialist Support Team including a Behavioural Specialist, Behaviour Support Assistants, Social Worker, Allied Health Assistant and Chaplain.
Our Leadership Team include our Principal, Deputy Principal, Business Manager and Head of Teaching and Learning. All areas of our School are supported by our amazing Administration Team.
We foster a culture of continuous learning and development in our teaching staff, this is something we are proud of and instil in the culture of our School.
Leadership Team
Ronwyn Collier
Principal
Ronwyn has over 25 years’ experience in leadership across a variety of schools both in Australia and South Africa. She has had numerous years of experience working with children who have special needs within the education sector, ranging from kindergarten through to Middle School.
Ronwyn is passionate about supporting young people to reach their full potential in every aspect of their development. She believes our role is to inspire young people to become lifelong learners in order to achieve success in all areas of their lives after their education journey. Her desire is to support our families and staff and create a warm sense of belonging within The Sycamore School community.
Roslyn Sullivan
Deputy Principal
Roslyn has over 20 years’ experience in classroom teaching and leadership in both the state and independent sectors. Ros has completed further studies in the area of special needs. She believes that every young person is entitled to receive a relevant and engaging learning program that addresses their individual needs. Building positive relationships with students and their families has always been a priority for Ros whilst also supporting each young person to experience success and joy in their learning. Ros is excited to work with The Sycamore School community and make a difference in the lives of each young person.
Vanessa Lyle
Business Manager
Vanessa is a qualified and accomplished accountant with a global footprint in South Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia. Before joining The Sycamore School, she held diverse roles across sectors, including in public practice, health, multinational retail, finance and banking, the public sectors of construction and education, marketing and most recently client management in an accounting firm. Vanessa has an analytical mind, loves to solve problems and is driven to make things more efficient. Vanessa is passionate about cultivating a culture of continuous growth and development. Her goal is to establish a supportive atmosphere filled with positivity and collaboration to provide outstanding service to The Sycamore community
Laura Newman
Head of Teaching and Learning
Laura is a dedicated educator with a wealth of experience both locally and internationally, is committed to fostering inclusive practices in education. She firmly believes that as an educator, she has a responsibility to be an advocate for the education of every child. This commitment to advocacy and inclusion shines through in her collaborative efforts with colleagues, engagement with parents, and implementation of the curriculum. Laura believes that every child deserves to have an adult who believes in their potential, and she takes great pride in nurturing the growth and success of our young people at The Sycamore School.