Introducing Our New Deputy Principals

This week, we asked our two new Deputy Principals to introduce themselves to the SFCC community.

Jennifer Frisardi – Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

Hello to all of our St Francis families - I come to you from Notre Dame College in Shepparton, where I’ve spent the past 14 years in a range of leadership roles, most recently as Deputy Principal. Over that time, I’ve worked across many areas, but at heart I belong in learning and teaching, and I’m excited to return my focus to this work.

I have always been passionate about learning and look forward to the new challenges this role will bring as I support the College's vision to ensure your children are working towards their learning goals.

It is a great privilege to work with young people in Catholic education, and it inspires me in my work to see their passion for our world and the roles they can play in it.

St Francis' Feast Day also happens to be my birthday, and I've long felt an affinity for his focus on the creation and the dignity of every person.

I was lucky to be able to chat to some of our new Year 7 students at the Melton Campus last Friday morning and they were both nervous and excited about commencing their high school journey.

I will be teaching a Year 7 Italian class at the Cobblebank Campus and am looking forward to getting to know you and your children as I settle into this already very welcoming community.

Ray Green - Deputy Principal – Professional Practice and Staff Wellbeing

Hi everyone - I am not only new to St Francis Catholic College, but also new to Australia, having trained and worked in the UK before moving to New Zealand in 2009.

I am very excited to be in this new role, created in response to the increased need to support staff professional growth and wellbeing. I have heard great things about this college.

In my career, I have held a wide variety of roles across schools of diverse sizes and profiles, and I hope to bring this experience to my new role supporting our great teachers in bringing out the best in the young people of St Francis Catholic College.

Although I have worked in both faith-based and secular schools, I feel most at home in Catholic education. With clear values guiding our collective work, I am deeply committed to upholding a culture where both teachers and students feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive.

I have arrived in Melbourne with my wife and two dogs, and I look forward to experiencing the best aspects of this great city.