Leadership and Board

Chris is the fourth Headmaster of Somerset and joined the College from St Andrew’s Anglican College at Peregian Springs where he was Principal from 2007 to 2024. Before this he was Principal of Clarence Valley Anglican School in Grafton and Chaplain at Somerset College. Prior to this, Chris was the Chaplain at Trinity Anglican School in Cairns where he first began teaching. He has taught English, Drama and Religious Education, as well as Directing both school musicals and plays. He has also trained school teams for the Kokoda Challenge. Chris served as the National Chair of AHISA (Association of Heads of Independent Schools, Australia) from 2019 to 2024.

As Headmaster, Chris is the chief executive of the College. He is appointed by the College Board and is responsible to the Board for the proper conduct, management and discipline of the College.

Michele joined the staff of the Junior School at Somerset College in 1985. In 1993, Michele was appointed as Year 7 Co-ordinator and in 1998 she was appointed Junior School Curriculum Co-ordinator. She was promoted to Head of Department - Junior Curriculum in 2003 and was Deputy – Junior School from 2003 to 2013. From 2014 to 2020, Michele was Dean of Middle Years. Michele is now Deputy - Studies and is responsible for the curriculum and academic leadership in the Senior School.

Allison joined the staff of Somerset College in 2006 as a teacher in the Senior School, teaching English and Humanities. In 2008, Allison was appointed Head of House – Franklin. In 2018, she was appointed to the role of Head of Senior School when she was responsible for overseeing the pastoral care of all students in Years 7 to 12. Allison is now Deputy Head - Pastoral overseeing the pastoral care and wellbeing programmes in the Senior School.

Rebecca joined the staff of Somerset College in 2018 as Head of Junior School. Rebecca was previously Assistant Head of Junior School Years 3 to 6, Pastoral and Curriculum, at All Saints Anglican School. Prior to that, Rebecca worked with Education Queensland for 20 years in a variety of teaching and leadership positions, in schools across Logan and the Gold Coast. As Head of Junior School, Rebecca is responsible for overseeing pastoral care and curriculum, working with staff, students and parents, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Junior School.

David commenced at the College in January 2013. He is responsible to the Headmaster for the financial operations of the College and the management of accounting staff.

Lisa is the inaugural Dean of Information Technologies, having commenced in 2011. Lisa was previously Head of Information Technology at Toowoomba Grammar School. She is responsible for the strategic development, implementation and support of curriculum and system wide information technologies in the College, as well as leading the College's library services.

Commencing in 2021, Fiona brings multi-dimensional local government, state government and private sector strategic and operational workforce management experience. Her oversight encompasses talent management, employment relations and strengthening a culture of strategically aligned achievement amongst the Somerset College Team.

Dane commenced at the College in 2023. Dane was previously a professional triathlete and has expertise across a diverse range of sporting and educational environments. He brings an extensive wealth of knowledge in leading the development, implementation, and delivery of operational and performance outcomes for high performance sporting organisations, the university sector and the schooling environment.

Troy commenced at Somerset College in 2007 as a teacher in the Junior School, being both a Year Level Co-ordinator and House Convenor - Laver. Prior to this, Troy worked in the United States in outdoor education. In 2013, Troy was promoted to Assistant Head of Department – Operations before becoming Assistant Head of Junior School – Pastoral and Operations in 2015. Troy was appointed Dean of Community Engagement in 2023, a role in which he oversees Admissions, Events, Communications and Alumni.