Our principal and staff

Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.

Welcome from our principal

I am incredibly proud to lead such an amazing school. At Byron Bay High School, we truly believe we are one of the best schools in Australia!

"Our goal is for every student to enjoy coming to school each day, embrace new learning opportunities, and build lifelong friendships."

Our dedicated and passionate teachers and support staff work tirelessly to ensure every student is known, valued, and supported throughout their high school journey.

We inspire our students to think creatively and develop strong problem-solving skills, both inside and outside the classroom, helping them grow into responsible and engaged young adults ready to contribute to our community.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss how we can further support your family.

Janine Marcus, Principal of Byron Bay High School

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Our Deputy Principals

Deputy Principal Kristy Collins

Kristy Collins, Deputy Principal

Years 7, 9 and 11

Deputy Principal Murray Cronin

Murray Cronin, Deputy Principal

Years 8, 10 and 12

Our executive team

Head Teacher - Teacher and Learning, Leanne Croft

Leanne Croft

Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning

Head Teacher Administration, Tristam Horn

Tristam Horn

Head Teacher - Administration

Head Teacher CAPAL Simone Museth

Simone Museth

Head Teacher - CAPAL

Head Teacher English, Sarah McGregor

Sarah McGregor

Head Teacher - English

Head Teacher HSIE, Stuart Galletly

Stuart Galletly

Head Teacher - HSIE

Relieving Head Teacher Maths, Kelly Todoroska

Kelly Todoroska

Relieving Head Teacher - Maths

Head Teacher PDHPE, Grant Herbert

Grant Herbert

Head Teacher - PDHPE

Head Teacher Science, Kai Connell

Kai Connell

Head Teacher - Science

Head Teacher TAS, Adelaide Zietsch

Adelaide Zietsch

Head Teacher - TAS

Our teaching staff

Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.

All staff email addresses can be found in their faculty below.

Executive team

Principal

Marcus, Janine - janine.marcus@det.nsw.edu.au

Deputy Principals

Collins, Kristy - kristy.collins@det.nsw.edu.au | Years 7, 9, 11

Cronin, Murray - murray.cronin1@det.nsw.edu.au | Years 8, 10, 12

Head Teacher - Teaching and Learning

Croft, Leanne - leanne.rochford@det.nsw.edu.au

Head Teacher - Administration

Horn, Tristam - tristam.horn2@det.nsw.edu.au

Please refer to each faculty for the contact details of our Faculty Head Teachers.

Specialist staff

Accreditation Advisor

O'Keefe, Janette - janette.okeefe2@det.nsw.edu.au

Careers Advisors

O'Connor, Brian - brian.oconnor@det.nsw.edu.au

Sergi, Madelyn - madelyn.henniker2@det.nsw.edu.au

Librarians

Ellis, Robyn - robyn.ellis3@det.nsw.edu.au

Varela, Rachel - rachel.varela@det.nsw.edu.au

Learning Support

Flanagan, Amanda - amanda.flanagan3@det.nsw.edu.au

Bisogni, Damian - damian.bisogni@det.nsw.edu.au

Oldfield, Eliza - eliza.thogersen@det.nsw.edu..au

Sports Organiser

Caoyonan, Kelley - kelley.caoyonan@det.nsw.edu.au

Girls Supervisor

Lowe, Michelle - michelle.lowe4@det.nsw.edu.au

CAPAL

Museth, Simone - simone.museth@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Baker, Tim - tim.baker10@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Black, Stu - stu.black@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Cramp, Leanne - leanne.cramp@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Cuell, Grace - grace.cuell3@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Dixon, Jireh - jireh.dixon3@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Simpson, Margo - margo.crisp@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Walkden, Cathy - catherine.walkdenbrown@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Wilson, Tarryn - tarryn.wilson7@det.nsw.edu.au
English

McGregor, Sarah - sarah.mcgregor13@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Collins, Ben - benjamin.collins48@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Connell, Charlotte - charlotte.connell2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Dobson, Tina - kristina.dobson@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Hulbert, Louise - louise.hulbert1@det.nsw.edu.au
  • O'Brien, Daniel - daniel.obrien71@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Pietens, Eli - eli.pietens@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Smotlak, Melinda - melinda.smotlak@det.nsw.edu.au
HSIE

Galletly, Stuart - stuart.galletly3@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Hernage, Luke - luke.hernage2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Lowe, Michelle - michelle.lowe4@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Mancini, Leia - leia.mancini@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Minton, Drew - andrew.minton@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Murray, Annie - anne.murray11@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Oxley, Brian - brian.oxley2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Powers, Coby - coby.powers1@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Sergi, Madelyn - madelyn.henniker2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Stevenson, Dale - dale.stevenson@det.nsw.edu.au
Maths

Todoroska, Kelly - kelly.nelson1@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Griffin, Lauriann - lauriann.ohara@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Hart, Nick - nicholas.hart@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Healey, Mya - mya.atkinshealey1@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Kernaghan, Jessie - jessie.kernaghan2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Kiddle, Phoebe - phoebe.kiddle@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Ratcliffe, Toby - tobias.ratcliffe1@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Russell, Sunny - sunny.russell2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Trease, Leisha - leisha.trease2@det.nsw.edu.au
PDHPE

Herbert, Grant - grant.herbert1@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Browne, Raf - rafael.browne@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Caoyonan, Kelley - kelley.caoyonan@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Cranfield, Lara - lara.cranfield@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Dale, Kirra - kirra.dale2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Humphreys, Harry - harry.humphreys@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Merrick, Ben - ben.merrick5@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Miles, Leah | leah.miles3@det.nsw.edu.au
Science

Connell, Kai - kai.connell1@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Cook, Justeen - justeen.cook@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Farrar, Sammi - samantha.pennick@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Hall, Aisling - aisling.hall@det.nsw.edu.au
  • King, Sarah - sarah.king@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Mast, Kayleigh - kayleigh.mast@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Nicholas, Sean - sean.nicholas2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Tibbey, Brian - brian.tibbey@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Yeadon, Ebony - ebony.donohoe@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Walker, Hugh - hugh.walker2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Zwanikken, Pauline - pauline.zwanikken@det.nsw.edu.au
TAS

Zietsch, Adelaide - adelaide.zietsch3@det.nsw.edu.au

  • Brook, Sarah - sarah.brook8@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Croft, Leanne - leanne.rochford@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Hernage, Mark - mark.hernage@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Horn, Tristam - tristam.horn2@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Ray, Susan - susan.ray@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Sawyer, Timothy - timothy.g.sawyer@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Schwager, Jonathan - jonathan.schwager1@det.nsw.edu.au
  • Wooltorton, Felicity - felicity.wooltorton@det.nsw.edu.au
Wellbeing

School Counsellor

Ms Aimee Keenan
Mr Pat McCann

Student Support Officers

Ms Sarah Hogarth-Tuckett
Mr Chris Jedrzejczyk

Front Office Administration

School Administration Manager

Ms Leanne Besgrove (Tue, Wed, Thur)

Relieving School Administration Manager

Kristen Pearson (Mon, Fri)

Our teachers make the difference

Committed to your child’s success

Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students

Expert, connected and accredited

Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.

Teachers who never stop learning

Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.

Teacher–family partnerships

Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.

Have a question for our principal or teachers?

Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.

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Additional learning support

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Stories and highlights

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