Meet the Team

Meet the Lyndhurst Secondary College’s Executive Team.

The role of the Executive Team is to oversee the whole school strategic direction and operations. Please click on the photos below to learn more about each of our educational philosophies, skills and experiences in education.

Eloise Haynes (she/her)

College Principal

Eloise Haynes (she/her)

College Principal

Eloise’s aim is for all students to achieve success as they define it as an individual. This includes all students graduating from Lyndhurst Secondary College with not only a positive pathway for their future, but also having developed the skills and dispositions that will help them to not just survive, but thrive in the world beyond school. This vision is captured in our college’s Graduate Profile and forms the basis of all strategic work and decisions at the college. She has a strong focus on all students obtaining the highest and most relevant qualifications for their individual pathways, including further study, training, or full-time employment.

She values equal access to education for all students, and is passionate about the college being a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment that both supports and challenges all young people.

Eloise holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Business (Marketing) and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from Monash University. She is also a qualified VET trainer and has completed courses focused on various elements of leadership with Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (formerly Bastow) and Harvard University.

Kelly Bendon (she/her)

Assistant Principal – Senior School Improvement & Successful Pathways

Kelly Bendon (she/her)

Assistant Principal – Senior School Improvement & Successful Pathways

Kelly’s vision for education is to equip all students with the necessary skills and attributes to be successful and confident in life after school. She believes in the importance of education for the whole child and not just academic education through your typical subjects. She believes that the social and emotional skills students learn at school are just as important for a well-rounded education.

Kelly has a particular interest in catering for the individual needs of all students through person-centred strategies and supports as well as connecting them to appropriate wellbeing programs. She is also passionate about building on students’ learning each year with the aim of creating strong citizens in the future. Kelly believes in setting every student up for success and creating strong, individual pathways to help them achieve their goals both at school and for life after school.

Kelly graduated from Monash University with a Double Degree in Physical and Outdoor Education and Education. She also has a Graduate Certificate in Principalship from Monash University and has completed various courses focusing on leadership with the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (formerly Bastow).

Lauren Harvey (she/her)

Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning Innovation

Lauren Harvey (she/her)

Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning Innovation

Lauren leads Teaching and Learning Innovation at the College. She is passionate about engaging all learners in education, making learning relevant, challenging and meaningful. Lauren strongly believes that every student can achieve success within education and recognises that this will look different for every student. She believes that education should focus not only on academics but on developing industry skills and the holistic health and wellbeing of all young people.

Lauren graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Physical Education (with honours). She has also completed the Emerging Leaders course with Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership (formerly Bastow). Lauren also holds a Qualified Teaching Status in the UK.

Lisa Williams (she/her)

Assistant Principal – Student Leadership/Engagement, staff induction and Attendance Improvement

Lisa Williams (she/her)

Assistant Principal – Student Leadership/Engagement, staff induction and Attendance Improvement

Lisa is dedicated to ensuring that each student is seen and valued as their own unique person by creating an environment where diversity is welcomed and celebrated. She is passionate about creating spaces, both socially and academically, where students feel safe and supported to engage in learning.

Lisa is a keen advocate for the provision of a wide range of educational opportunities that allow all students to pursue their chosen pathway or program in the way that works best for them. She believes that schools have a vital role in supporting young people to build the skills to achieve not just in their career, but to flourish in all aspects of their lives.

Lisa holds a Bachelor's Degree of Arts (English and Psychology), a Diploma of Languages (Indonesian) and a Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary) from Monash University. She has also completed courses focused on various elements of leadership with RMIT, Monash University and Harvard University.

Craig Kendall (he/him)

Business Manager

Craig Kendall (he/him)

Business Manager

Craig leads the finance and administration functions of the College, including College facilities. He is a Certified Practising Accountant, with a Master’s degree in Accounting from Monash University. He also brings a background in corporate financial leadership to the College Executive Team.

He is passionate about directing resources toward improving the College for all students, staff and the local community.

Corey Leslie (he/him)

Assistant Principal – Middle School Improvement, Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

Corey Leslie (he/him)

Assistant Principal – Middle School Improvement, Student Wellbeing & Inclusion

As Assistant Principal for Middle School, Corey leads the team who support our Year 9 and 10 students on a daily basis to ensure that those students are able to achieve their educational outcomes while also being supported to feel valued and safe within our college. Corey’s portfolio at Lyndhurst Secondary College also includes overseeing and supporting Wellbeing and Inclusion across the college to ensure that all students are able to access and receive the holistic support that they need to be happy, healthy and successful in all aspects of learning and life.

Corey’s educational philosophy is that all students are capable of achieving success in learning and life, but that success looks different for all students and our role as educators is to support students to achieve their own individual success.

He is passionate about Lyndhurst Secondary College’s approach and vision to ensuring that all students have access to equal opportunities in learning and he is excited about being a part of the continued growth and success of college in years to come for the betterment of our students and our community.

Corey holds a Bachelors Degree in Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Arts (History) from Deakin University.

Karlene Morgan (She/Her)

Assistant Principal – Junior School Transitions and Pedagogical Practice Improvement (Sem1)

Karlene Morgan (She/Her)

Assistant Principal – Junior School Transitions and Pedagogical Practice Improvement (Sem1)

Karlene leads Junior School (Years 7 and 8) transitions and pedagogical practice improvement for semester 1.

"I am excited about joining Lyndhurst Secondary College as an Assistant Principal. My work is guided by a strong commitment to ensuring all students are supported to fully access their learning. I believe that positive, respectful relationships are central to student success, and I place a high value on understanding individual needs so that every student feels known, supported and capable of achieving their best.

I value diversity and take great care in learning about the students and families I work alongside. Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the school community is a priority in my leadership. I hold a Bachelor of Education (Teaching) from New Zealand. I am also qualified to teach VET Community Services and am passionate about pathways that support students beyond the classroom."

Meet the College Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is responsible for driving strategic improvement across the college in line with our School Strategic Plan (SSP) and Annual Implementation Plan (AIP). Each member of the Leadership Team leads and supports a range of staff and students within the college.

Ms Thiwanka Ratnayaka

Leading Teacher – Junior Sub School (Years 7 & 8)

Ms Isabella Borg

Leading Teacher – Middle Sub School (Years 9 & 10)

Ms Lisa Monaghan

Acting Leading Teacher – Vocational and Applied Learning Leader

Ms Lisa Monaghan

Ms Hiba Vodehra

Leading Teacher – Senior Sub School (VCE))

Ms Carley Linley

Education Support – Wellbeing Leader

Ms Georgia Punton

Learning Specialist – Health, PE and Sport

Ms Jodi Cook

Learning Specialist – English, EAL, Language, Humanities

Ms Kate Stone

Learning Specialist – Inclusive Practices

Ms Simone Giulieri

Learning Specialist – Arts and Technologies

Ms Rebecca Shea

Education Support – Inclusion Leader

Ms Meena Ambikavathi

Leading Teacher – Maths and Science

Meet the Team Leaders

Our Team Leaders have a critical role in our college. They oversee the daily learning, engagement and wellbeing of students within a cohort or year level, as well as ensure all students are known, challenged and supported in their time at school each and every day.

Our 2026 Team Leaders are:

Ms Laura Gillett

Year 7

Ms Meg Robbins

Year 8

Ms Sofia Bondarenko

Year 9

Ms Yazmin Albrey

Year 10

Ms Hiba Vodehra

VCE

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Meet the Lyndhurst Secondary College’s Executive Team.

Eloise Haynes (she/her)

Kelly Bendon (she/her)

Lauren Harvey (she/her)

Lisa Williams (she/her)

Craig Kendall (he/him)

Corey Leslie (he/him)

Karlene Morgan (She/Her)

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