Leadership Team
EGC Executive Staff
The Executive Team at Eastern Goldfields College provides strong, strategic leadership focused on excellence, high achievement and student outcomes.
Led by Principal Mel English, the team includes three Deputy Principals with clearly defined portfolios:
- Vickie Bogensperger – Learning Environment and Human Resources
- Ashley Kingston – Pathways for Student Success
- Nick Reghenzani – Teaching Quality and Operations
Natasha McCormack, Manager Corporate Services, oversees college operations, facilities and financial management.
Together, the Executive Team drives the strategic direction of the College, ensuring high standards in teaching and learning, strong student leadership opportunities, and outstanding academic, vocational and co-curricular outcomes for EGC students.
Curriculum Innovation Coordinators
Our Curriculum Innovation Coordinators work closely with the Executive Team to lead teaching excellence, curriculum development and continuous improvement across the College. Their work directly supports high expectations, academic achievement and innovative learning pathways for students.
- Lee Bell – Head of Learning Area, Humanities
- Aneela Nawaz – Head of Learning Area, Mathematics, Science and Information Technology
- Bree Geeson-Baker – Head of Practicals
Completing our senior staff team is
- Keeley Hinchliffe – Teaching Quality Coordinator
- Chris Chidlow – Industry Engagement & Vocational Programs Coordinator
- Kelly Dowling – Student Achievement & Progress Coordinator
- Mel Bairstow – Student Engagement & Wellbeing Coordinator
Through strong leadership and a focus on results, this team plays a key role in supporting the exceptional achievements of Eastern Goldfields College students.
Student Leaders
Eastern Goldfields College is home to more than 500 Year 11 and 12 students who demonstrate leadership, ambition and a strong commitment to excellence.
Our student leaders play an active role in shaping college culture, representing their peers and contributing meaningfully to the life of the College. Through academic, vocational, sporting, cultural and community pursuits, EGC students consistently achieve at a high level and take pride in their accomplishments.
Students at Eastern Goldfields College come from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, bringing fresh perspectives and strength to our learning community. Whether continuing long family connections to the region or forging new pathways, our College Captains and Students Council are united by a shared focus on leadership, achievement and future success.
| Year | CAPTAIN | VICE CAPTAIN |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Aaron Imohi | Isabella Wilson |
| 2025 | Zaleah Sambo | Tegan Alabach |
| 2024 | Ben-Presley Chikonyora | Kayla Jacobs |
| 2023 | Faith Piuk | Brooklyn Dowling |
| 2022 | Kate Bowdidge | Nicola Styles |
| 2021 | Mitchell Dowling | Kristy Boyes |
| 2020 | Jake Davis | Rutendo Bepete |
| 2019 | Amn Akram | Kimberley McDougall |
| 2018 | Tegan Holdaway | Jack Douglas |
| 2017 | Emily Bell | Shriya Gulati |