Our Community
In this newsletter, we would like to introduce you to four of our new key staff members.
Mrs Ashlee Bruce – Head of Languages
I am thrilled to have joined Brisbane State High School in 2020 this year as Head of Languages. I have been teaching since 2003, firstly with Education Queensland, and most recently in an Independent School in Brisbane’s northside, where I was Head of Languages for the past 14 years. I have been fortunate to live and study languages in Japan and Spain and I draw on these experiences when working with students. I am a passionate advocate for the inclusion of additional languages in education and I look forward to championing languages within the State High community.
Ms Rebecca Evans – Deputy Dean of Teaching & Learning
This year, I am excited to have joined Brisbane State High School as a Deputy Dean of Teaching and Learning. I have been a passionate member of Education Queensland for the past 13 years, having commenced my teaching career as a drama teacher. I have worked in a number of roles within secondary schools, most recently as Deputy Principal at Marsden State High School, as well as at a regional level. In 2017, I won the Australian Schools Accreditation Association – John Livingston Memorial Scholarship, which allowed me to attend Harvard University’s ‘Art of Leadership’ course. I have a passion for improving student outcomes and I look forward to working with State High’s students and community.
Ms Kimberley Jefferd – Head of Year 10
My diverse experience in education spans over 25 years in Queensland (state and independent sectors) and 14 years at in an international school in Seoul, South Korea. This year, I have a daughter in Year 12 and a son in Year 9 at our local state high school. I am familiar with both the academic challenges and the social milieu of today's teenagers. Please feel free to introduce yourselves to me. As a keen swimmer, I hope to be at the Swimming meets and competitions this term, cheering on State High!
Miss Meghan Gwynne – Head of Junior Mathematics and Science
I am beyond excited to have commenced the new school year at Brisbane State High School as a teacher and joint Head of Department for Junior Mathematics and Science. I have been teaching for the last eight years in Gladstone where I taught a range of subjects including dance, mathematics and science. Over the past four years, I was Head of Department for Arts and Whole School IT. I look forward to working in the Junior Mathematics and Science space this year.