Tamar Valley Steiner School Council
Our first School Council was formed at our inaugural AGM on 12 January 2016.
Our current School Council members are listed below.
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Nick Clements
Nick currently holds the position of Acting Chair on the School Council Nick joined the School Council in April 2021. He has one child at Tamar Valley Steiner School and one to come. Nick teaches Psychology, Philosophy and History at Launceston Church Grammar School and, before that, he lectured and tutored in Philosophy and Aboriginal Studies at UTAS. His PhD is in Tasmanian Aboriginal history, and he is the author/co-author of two books, The Black War (UQP, 2014) and Tongerlongeter (NewSouth Books, 2021). Nick brings to Council his proactive approach and fresh eyes, and he is excited about serving the community and helping to build our wonderful school. |
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Caroline Sinclair B.Comm, M.Env, PhD (Soc)
Caj currently holds the position of Treasurer on School Council. Caroline has been involved with the school since its inception and is a passionate supporter of Steiner Education in Launceston. She has 3 children who attend the playgroup and school. Caroline brings financial skills to the School Council having completed a Bachelor of Commerce and worked for more than 20 years as an Auditor, Tax Accountant, and general Accountant, primarily in the non-government organisation sector. Caroline previously worked for the school both in voluntary and paid capacity and has attended many professional development sessions relating to governance and Independent School administration. Caroline is also passionate about collaboration; having completed a PhD on this subject in 2010, she enjoys finding new ways to work with people to create positive social change. |
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Samantha Northeast
Samantha currently holds the position of Public Officer on School Council. Sam is a Pharmacist and mother of three children. She has been working as a professional pharmacist since 2004 and has been involved in the Rainbow Garden Playgroup and Tamar Valley Steiner School since 2014. She completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy with honours at the University of Tasmania and has almost completed a Master of Teaching, also through UTAS. She has been a small business owner, been a member of a service club and been on the committee for Rainbow Garden Playgroup. Through her varied experience Sam has developed skills in small business management, Human Resourcing, budgeting, policy and procedure development and implementation, board functions and processes and primary school teaching. Personally, she is dedicated to the School and has two children attending currently. She regularly contributes her time and resources and has a keen desire to see the school grow and flourish. |
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Karina Stojansek
Karina is the longest serving member of our School Council, having been re-elected in 2019 for a further 3 year term. She has been involved with the Launceston Friends of Steiner Inc playgroup for over 10 years, since her first child was 6 months old. She served on the committee for two years and believes passionately in Steiner Education, incorporating many Steiner philosophies into her everyday life. Karina is on, and has served on, several committees over the past 20 years in positions such as President, Treasurer and Secretary. With extensive senior management experience in small to medium business, most recently as General Manager of a state-wide training company, she is also a Councillor in the Launceston City Council. Karina studied a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Tasmania and has skills in finance, human resource management and business operations. Karina has a passion for building community and believes strongly in the importance of family, health and living a sustainable lifestyle. |
Karen Swabey
Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and strong education and governance experience. Karen's involvement as a member of the Steiner Board is due to her unquenchable thirst for being involved in education; she brings years of experience as a teacher, manager and leader in education to the role. Karen currently work for AEMG (Australian Education Management Group) which promotes cultural diversity, educational partnerships, and research opportunities between universities in China and other countries. She is also the former Dean and Head of School of the Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania. Karen holds the title of Professor Emeritus in Health and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education and is still involved in research, particularly in social and emotional wellbeing as well as the broader field of educational psychology, particularly human development.
Karen brings a wealth of knowledge and strong education and governance experience. Karen's involvement as a member of the Steiner Board is due to her unquenchable thirst for being involved in education; she brings years of experience as a teacher, manager and leader in education to the role. Karen currently work for AEMG (Australian Education Management Group) which promotes cultural diversity, educational partnerships, and research opportunities between universities in China and other countries. She is also the former Dean and Head of School of the Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania. Karen holds the title of Professor Emeritus in Health and Physical Education in the Faculty of Education and is still involved in research, particularly in social and emotional wellbeing as well as the broader field of educational psychology, particularly human development.
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If you feel you have relevant skills or experience to support our growing School and are interested in joining our School Council, the first step is to complete the General Membership form and submit to secretary@tamarvalleysteiner.tas.edu.au for consideration. A short letter of introduction outlining your skills can be included with your application. You will be contacted by The Secretary to advise you of the outcome of your application.
If you feel you have relevant skills or experience to support our growing School and are interested in joining our School Council, the first step is to complete the General Membership form and submit to secretary@tamarvalleysteiner.tas.edu.au for consideration. A short letter of introduction outlining your skills can be included with your application. You will be contacted by The Secretary to advise you of the outcome of your application.