John Paul International College teachers together on campus
Meet Our Teachers

The Educators Behind Every

The experienced, specialist teachers who deliver John Paul International College's academic programs — building English confidence, strong academic foundations and a clear pathway into mainstream Australian schooling.

  • Specialist Qualifications
  • Small Class Sizes
  • Personalised Support
  • 30 Years of Excellence
Our Teaching Team

Specialist Educators, Genuine Passion

Our teaching team combines specialist qualifications with genuine passion for international education. Every teacher at JPIC is dedicated to helping students build confidence in English, develop strong academic foundations, and prepare for success in mainstream Australian schooling.

With small class sizes and personalised attention, our teachers get to know each student individually — adapting their approach to meet diverse learning needs and cultural backgrounds.

  • Small Class Sizes
  • Personalised Attention
  • Specialist ESL Qualifications
  • Cultural Understanding
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Clear Pathways
Leading the Way

Teacher Leadership Team

David Ferguson

David Ferguson

Deputy Principal of International & Accommodation

David oversees the learning and teaching framework across JPIC's international programs, ensuring curriculum delivery meets both Australian standards and the unique needs of students from non-English speaking backgrounds. His focus on data-driven student progress tracking and differentiated instruction helps teachers tailor their approach so every learner can build confidence and achieve measurable academic growth.

Rebecca Gallagher

Rebecca Gallagher

Head of John Paul International College

Rebecca shapes the academic direction of JPIC's teaching programs, working closely with teachers to develop engaging, scaffolded lessons that bridge the gap between English language acquisition and mainstream subject mastery. Her hands-on approach to curriculum design and teacher mentoring ensures students receive consistent, high-quality instruction from their first day through to successful transition into mainstream classes.

In the Classroom

High School Preparation Teachers

Guiding students through English acquisition and academic subjects, preparing them for a confident transition into mainstream Years 7–12.

Sharon Payne

Sharon Payne

High School Preparation Teacher

Vanessa Wong

Vanessa Wong

High School Preparation Teacher

Rachael Hope

Rachael Hope

High School Preparation Teacher

Jenene Cooper

Jenene Cooper

High School Preparation Teacher

Mary Gabriel-Kavalieratos

Mary Gabriel-Kavalieratos

High School Preparation Teacher

Subject Specialists

Specialist Teachers

Subject experts who build the specific academic skills students need to thrive in Australian classrooms.

Michael O'Keeffe

Michael O'Keeffe

Health & Physical Education Teacher

Health & PE
Liz Pynor

Liz Pynor

Mathematics Teacher

Mathematics
The JPIC Difference

What Makes Our Teachers Different

Small Class Sizes

Personalised attention means every student is known, supported and challenged as an individual.

Specialist Qualifications

Educators qualified in both English language teaching and mainstream subject areas.

Data-Driven Progress

Careful tracking of each learner's growth so instruction stays targeted and measurable.

English Through Immersion

Language acquisition woven into every lesson, building fluency alongside academic content.

Cultural Understanding

Deep experience supporting students from non-English speaking backgrounds and diverse cultures.

Pathway Focused

Every lesson prepares students for a confident transition into mainstream Australian schooling.

30+
Years of International Education Experience
70+
Nationalities in Our Learning Community
Small
Class Sizes for Personalised Attention
K–12
Seamless Pathway from Preparation to University

Meet the Team That Will Guide Your Child

Experienced, caring teachers ready to help your child build confidence and succeed.