Principal and staff profiles

Welcome from our Principal

Ms Kristen Masters, School Principal

It gives me enormous pleasure to warmly welcome you to Salisbury East High School, a leading secondary school in Northern Adelaide.

Providing a world-class, personalised learning experience within a safe and friendly environment is key to our success. We benefit from the diversity of our school community and take seriously our commitment to actively support students of all abilities and aspirations to achieve success within a range of pathway offerings.

Everyone has a place at Salisbury East High School with our motto of ‘learning together, achieving together’ encapsulating much about our school culture.

We believe that student wellbeing underpins academic success and, as such, have a focus on belonging and connection through our mentoring program as well as offering an extensive range of house competitions and extra-curricular activities, including our award-winning robotics program.

Guided by our school values of respect, responsibility and resilience, we’re committed to building quality relationships with and getting to know each student, as well as valuing their individual qualities. Programs such as Youth Opportunities, Raise Mentoring and Healthy Minds support students’ holistic development.

We’re committed to continuous improvement and have seen a marked improvement in South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) results in recent years. Recent graduates from Salisbury East High School are currently enrolled in a wide range of highly competitive university courses, as well as undertaking apprenticeships and traineeships in a diverse range of industries.

I’m committed to working with all members of the school community to continue the improvement journey at Salisbury East High School and look forward to a productive association across your child’s secondary years.

Kristen Masters

Meet our leadership staff

Meet our leadership staff

Sue Shepherd

Deputy Principal

Ms. Shepherd plays a vital role in the daily operations and long-term vision of the school. A key leader alongside the Principal, their responsibilities encompass a wide range of duties, including student discipline, staff management, curriculum development, and fostering a positive school culture.

Sue Shepherd, Deputy Principal

Ms. Shepherd plays a vital role in the daily operations and long-term vision of the school. A key leader alongside the Principal, their responsibilities encompass a wide range of duties, including student discipline, staff management, curriculum development, and fostering a positive school culture.

Jules Peck

Head of Senior School

Mr. Peck holds a distinguished position in guiding the academic growth of our eldest students. Fostering a supportive environment where seniors can excel academically, develop leadership skills, and navigate the transition into adulthood with confidence and resilience.

Jules Peck, Head of Senior School

Mr. Peck holds a distinguished position in guiding the academic growth of our eldest students. Fostering a supportive environment where seniors can excel academically, develop leadership skills, and navigate the transition into adulthood with confidence and resilience.

Paul Dorian

Head of Middle School

Mr. Dorian transitions students to the next crucial step of their schooling from primary to middle. With the responsibility of overseeing the academic developmental journey of our students through this pivotal stage of their education through middle school.

Paul Dorian, Head of Middle School

Mr. Dorian transitions students to the next crucial step of their schooling from primary to middle. With the responsibility of overseeing the academic developmental journey of our students through this pivotal stage of their education through middle school.

Michele Malonagos

Senior Leader Timetabler, VET and Pathways

Ms. Malonagos, the meticulous curator of our high school's timetable, ensures seamless coordination for students and staff. She provides indispensable guidance in VET, Pathways and Career Development, fostering prosperous futures with unwavering dedication.

Michele Malonagos, Senior Leader Timetabler, VET and Pathways

Ms. Malonagos, the meticulous curator of our high school's timetable, ensures seamless coordination for students and staff. She provides indispensable guidance in VET, Pathways and Career Development, fostering prosperous futures with unwavering dedication.

Shaynanne Harrison

Senior Leader Curriculum and Pedagogy

Ms. Harrison, our Senior Leader of Curriculum and Pedagogy, educational excellence blooms under her sharp guidance. With dedication to refining curriculum and teaching methods, she fosters an environment where learning transcends boundaries, empowering every student's academic journey.

Shaynanne Harrison , Senior Leader Curriculum and Pedagogy

Ms. Harrison, our Senior Leader of Curriculum and Pedagogy, educational excellence blooms under her sharp guidance. With dedication to refining curriculum and teaching methods, she fosters an environment where learning transcends boundaries, empowering every student's academic journey.

Lauren Cavanagh

Senior Inclusive Education Coordinator

Ms. Cavanagh leads our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a fervent passion for fostering inclusivity and supporting each student's journey, she leads the effort to cultivate an environment that celebrates diversity and values the unique needs of every individual.

Lauren Cavanagh, Senior Inclusive Education Coordinator

Ms. Cavanagh leads our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With a fervent passion for fostering inclusivity and supporting each student's journey, she leads the effort to cultivate an environment that celebrates diversity and values the unique needs of every individual.

Pete Philips

Senior Leader Data Improvement

Mr. Philips, our Data Improvement Maven, is spearheading the transformation of our high school's information management. With precision and flair, he's revolutionizing data quality and utilization, ensuring every byte counts towards smarter decisions and sharper strategies.

Pete Philips, Senior Leader Data Improvement

Mr. Philips, our Data Improvement Maven, is spearheading the transformation of our high school's information management. With precision and flair, he's revolutionizing data quality and utilization, ensuring every byte counts towards smarter decisions and sharper strategies.

Adrienne Gorringe

Senior Leader Alternative Learning

Ms Gorringe is embracing diversity and individuality, by crafting unique educational experiences tailored to each student's journey. From experiential learning to personalized approaches, discover new avenues of growth and achievement under their expert guidance.

Adrienne Gorringe , Senior Leader Alternative Learning

Ms Gorringe is embracing diversity and individuality, by crafting unique educational experiences tailored to each student's journey. From experiential learning to personalized approaches, discover new avenues of growth and achievement under their expert guidance.

Middle school team

Year 7 Coordinator

Kate McKinna

Year 8 Coordinator

Maddie Cameron

Year 9 Coordinator

Emma Baker

Middle School Learning and Wellbeing Leader

Amelia Molnar

Middle School Wellbeing Youth Worker

Kieran McGarrigan

Middle and Senior School Wellbeing Youth Worker

Luke Will

Senior School Team

Year 10 Coordinator

Benn Joiner

Year 11 Coordinator

James Marshall

Year 12 Coordinator

Belinda Parr

Senior School Learning and Wellbeing Leader

Sarah Afshin Pour

Senior School Wellbeing Youth Worker

Kara Walters