--- title: "Our staff" site: "Scotch Global" url: "https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff" description: "Our Scotch Global staff are dedicated team members that teach across one or more of our three streams: Connect, Thrive and Accelerate. Each of our team members brings something to unique to Scotch Global and the learning we create." published: "2023-10-05" updated: "2026-04-29" --- # Our staff Our Scotch Global staff are dedicated team members that teach across one or more of our three streams: Connect, Thrive and Accelerate. Each of our team members brings something to unique to Scotch Global and the learning we create. ### [Work with us](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/work-with-us) ### Streams ### Connect ### Thrive ### Accelerate ### Year Level ### Middle school teacher ### Senior school teacher ### 7 to 10 extension ### Post secondary school ### [Michael Valentine](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/michael-valentine) ### Middle school teacher Michael Valentine is ann experienced and uniquely innovative primary and middle school teacher. He has been a Head of Junior School and Head of Middle School, where he developed engaging, inquiry-based curriculum for Year 7. ### [Karen McLeay](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/karen-mcleay) ### Connect ### Middle school teacher Karen McLeay is a knowledgeable educator and administrator with 30 years of experience in Western Australian schools. Her career has taken her from teaching in Goldfields and remote schools to serving as a Perth based primary school Deputy Principal. ### [Josephine Mfune](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/josephine-mfune) ### Connect ### Thrive ### Middle school teacher ### Senior school teacher ### 7 to 10 extension An experienced and motivated educator who is passionate about empowering students through positive change. Jo has a wealth of experience in Humanities and English as Curriculum Leader, Head of Middle School and curriculum writer for the education authorities. ### [Narelle Goodfield](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/narelle-goodfield) ### Accelerate ### Post secondary school Narelle Goodfield is an exceptional facilitator who can make high level learning relatable, useful and engaging for young, but curious minds. ### [Andrew Clarke](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/andrew-clarke) ### Senior school teacher Meet Andrew Clarke, a highly qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Science majoring in physics and maths. ### [Nicola Eidne](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/nicole-eidne) ### Extension courses ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension ### Connect ### Senior school teacher Nicola Eidne is an esteemed educator with over 25 years of experience in the field of biological sciences where she has seen significant advances in her career. ### [Akram Azimi](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/akram-azimi) ### Extension courses ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension Akram holds a triple major: law (hons), science and sociology (hons). He is currently working on his PhD in sociology. ### [Kate Webster Blythe](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/kate-webster-blythe) ### Middle school teacher ### Connect Kate Webster Blyth is an incredibly passionate educator with over two decades of experience, specialising in the art of teaching languages, with a focus on French and Spanish. ### [Courtney Ellis](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/courtney-ellis) ### Extension courses ### Senior school teacher ### Connect ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension ### Middle school teacher Meet Courtney Ellis, a highly qualified and enthusiastic teacher with a dual degree in Commerce and English. ### [Sophie Brouwer](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/sophie-brouwer) ### Extension courses ### Connect ### Middle school teacher ### Senior school teacher ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension Study Physics with Sophie ### [Sam Sterrett](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/sam-sterrett) ### Extension courses ### Connect ### Senior school teacher ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension Sam Sterrett is a dedicated educator with a wealth of experience in developing and overseeing programs tailored to meet the needs of Gifted and Talented students. ### [Cara Fugill](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/cara-fugill) ### Extension courses ### Middle school teacher ### Senior school teacher ### 7 to 10 extension ### Post secondary school ### Connect ### Thrive ### Accelerate Cara Fugill is a passionate, globally experienced educator leading transformation in education. ### [Cherie Lewis](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/cherie-lewis) ### Accelerate ### Post secondary school ### Middle school teacher ### Connect Cherie Lewis is a certified educator and yoga instructor, holding a Bachelor of Education from ECU, Western Australia. ### [Manijeh Reyhani](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/manijeh-reyhani) ### Extension courses ### 7 to 10 extension ### Thrive Dr. Manijeh Reyhani is a distinguished professional with a PhD in Materials Engineering and a Professional Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from UWA. She excels in both academia and entrepreneurship, having lectured at universities worldwide ### [Travis Ryan](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/travis-ryan) ### Extension courses ### 7 to 10 extension ### Thrive Travis Ryan is our dynamic and experienced course facilitator. With a Bachelor of Computer Science from ECU and a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Robotics and Automation from UWA. ### [Jack Taylor](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/jack-taylor) ### Extension courses ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension Jack Taylor is a medical enthusiast who started his career journey early. He always new he wanted to be a doctor and feels passionate about helping others find their way down this incredibly rewarding path. ### [Charlotte Krause](https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff/charlotte-krause) ### Extension courses ### Thrive ### 7 to 10 extension Charlotte Krause is a passionate educator and self-proclaimed nature nerd. With a Bachelor of Science (Marine Biology & Zoology) from UWA and a Diploma of Secondary Education (Science and Mathematics) from ECU. --- Canonical HTML version: https://global.scotch.wa.edu.au/staff