Can you tell us about your role here at CalCC?

I am a Secondary teacher, teaching Modern History, Humanities and Business. I am also the Year Level Coordinator for Year 9 and Year 10.

Where you are from and what attracted you to CalCC and Caloundra?

I was born in the Philippines and moved to Australia when I was 10. I came from a big extended family, mostly living in Melbourne. However, I’ve also lived in Lake Macquarie in NSW and Adelaide in SA.

What attracted me to CalCC was its Christian identity. I love the fact that God is at the top above all else.

What did you do before CalCC?

I was teaching at Coolum Beach Christian College. Before that I was teaching at Prescott College in Adelaide.

Which of the foundations for life and learning resonates with you the most and why?

Right now, CREATE really resonates with me. I love the idea that God is a creative God—it's one of the very first things we learn about Him. I also think that this guides us. When we create, we're reflecting God's image.

What are you passionate about?

I am passionate about redemption. We are all broken, defeated and not living to our full potential (in God’s standards). However, with the grace and almighty power of God, we can look forward and start the journey to redemption. As educators, we help our students with this redemption process.

What is on your bucket list?

Travelling in Europe (again) and climbing to Everest base camp with my family.

What is your favourite bible verse and what does it mean to you?

Romans 8:38-39: 'For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.'

It means that God has been with us and will continue to be with us. Nothing can separate us from Him. To me this shows how deep God’s love is for us.

What is your favourite sport/hobby? And why?

Basketball. My dad, MJ and Kobe Byrant inspired me. I also love to read non-fiction books.

Funny fact about you?

I’m basically a time traveller. I’m teaching about the Middle Ages by day and navigating teenage drama by lunch.