College leadership

Our leadership strive to instil a deep understanding of the college, its history and core values, whilst working to foster strong community with students, staff and parents.

Executive leadership

Mrs Jenny Mahoney

Jenny is a passionate educator with over 20 years leadership experience in Christian Schools. She has enjoyed the past four years working as Head of Primary, supporting staff and parents as they teach and care for the students, with the aim of achieving growth in every area of their lives spiritually, academically, socially and physically.
As Jenny moves into the Principal role this year, she is excited to celebrate and build on areas of strength within the College and further develop community connections both within the school community and beyond. As the educational sphere undergoes ongoing change and challenges, she is keen to support staff as they develop relevant, engaging programs to ensure the needs of students are catered for in each classroom. Jenny is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with students in an authentic way, encouraging the hope and joy He brings. With a commitment to embedding the College values of love, courage, compassion, faithfulness and generosity in all that is done, to ensure our students feel welcomed, supported and equipped as they grow.
Jenny feels blessed to be part of the College and wider Kingston community and enjoys being part of a local church and spending time with extended family and friends. Still a child at heart, Jenny enjoys playing board games, watching movies, building Lego with her grandchildren, and exploring new places. Being part of the Southern Christian College team has been all she hoped for and she is excited about the coming years of anticipated growth at SCC.

Mrs Susan Vale

Susan is an experienced educator who is gifted in facilitating academic growth in students. She has worked as a year leader with a focus on student welfare, a Science faculty leader, and as Head of Teaching and Learning. Prior to teaching Susan worked as polymer chemist and in leadership roles in the manufacturing industry where she specialised in improving processes and systems.
As Head of Secondary, Susan has a passion for helping students see themselves as learners, loved by God, who can grow in all areas of their lives. She also finds great blessing in working with teachers to develop and recognise their skills as educators.
As a Science and Mathematics teacher Susan is keen to help students understand the love of God as revealed in creation and is passionate about the importance of Christian voice in the STEM field.
Susan moved to Tasmania at the end of 2023 after living in Southwest Sydney for much of her life. She has been thoroughly enjoying the outdoor lifestyle, the beaches and the cooler weather that Tasmania offers. She has settled into the worship community at a local church and has felt warmly welcomed by the community at Southern Christian College.

Mr Hugh Richardson

Hugh has worked at Southern Christian College for the past 16 years in a range of roles.
He has a heart for student well-being and values the Christ centred nature of our community.
As Head of Primary, Hugh is involved in several activities that help foster the school values of compassion and love.
Prior to receiving his Bachelor of Teaching degree, Hugh completed an undergraduate degree in Arts, with history/geography majors. He also completed an Honours year in Aboriginal Studies, focusing on Tasmanian colonial settlement and the impact this had on indigenous groups in the south-east region of the state.
Hugh believes that SCC is a school where every child is known and appreciated, and believes all individuals have inherent value.
With a love for our world, Hugh is often found ‘out and about’, catching up with students or running around the school for fun!

Mrs Deanne Edwards

With administrative experience across many industries, Deanne has watched the school continue to develop and grow since her appointment as the Business Manager of Southern Christian College in 2007.
She believes in the significance and value of being able to offer a Christian Education for all families and has appreciated what this instilled in her own children from a young age.
Her role oversees the finance and administrative departments that support all areas of the College towards enabling quality Christian Education, which nurtures the wonderful potential of each child.

Mrs Leaora Adams-Bell

Leaora is a passionate educator who has a heart for pastoral care. She has served extensively in this area in both school and church contexts. Leaora’s teaching experience includes working in State, Christian, and Independent schools in NSW and Tasmania.
Leaora cares deeply about nurturing, encouraging, and educating the whole person: emotionally, spiritually, physically, and academically. She strongly believes in the importance of creating a supportive and positive school culture, based on strong relationships, where each student is seen and known, and feels valued for who they are and what they bring.
Using restorative practices, Leaora strives to equip and inspire young people to overcome challenges, resolve conflict and make a positive difference in the world around them.
Leaora’s passion is to support and encourage students and families at Southern Christian College as they grow and develop a deeper understanding of the Creator’s redeeming love.

College Governance

Southern Christian College was initially founded as a ministry of CityLight Church and is now governed by a College Board. The College Board is responsible for Governance of the College, including the oversight of the strategic plan and policies. Management and educational programming are the responsibility of the Principal.

The College Council members are:

Mr Adrian McKenna (Chairman)

Mrs Deanne Edwards (Secretary)

Pastor Bernie Hartog

Mrs Fiona Witcomb

Mr Chris Hawkins

Mrs Ineke Laning

Mr Nick Felton

The Principal is an ex officio and non-voting member of the Council.

Teaching Staff

Southern Christian College’s teaching staff are experienced, tertiary trained professionals who hold current registration with the Teachers Registration Board of Tasmania.

Our teachers are committed to the ongoing development of knowledge and skills through regular Professional Development. They frequently undertake training in areas such as the future of education, curriculum implementation and effective and innovative teaching practice, student social and emotional development, using technology and teaching with a Christian focus.

Southern Christian College maintains a high staff retention rate year to year.