Our principal and staff
Our staff is committed to providing a quality learning environment for the students at Kariong Mountains High School. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school, a place to thrive, where every student matters.
Current key staff members are shown below. You can request a call-back or schedule an appointment with one of your child's teachers by calling the school or sending an email to kariongmtn-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Our school leaders
Principal
Mrs Donna James
Deputy Principal
Mr Scott White
Head Teachers and Speciality Staff
CAPA
Kane Burns
English
Courtney Thompson
HSIE
Derryn Tagg
Mathematics
Alex Blyth
PDHPE
Jessica Meyer
Science
Kylie Peters
Careers EPP
Sara Cutting
TAS
Scott Bath
Technology Support
Michael Riley
Wellbeing
Megan Miller
Careers Advisor
Matt Hipwell
Support Unit
Ricky Chamberlain
2025 Year Advisors
Year 7
Kelly Doyle
Year 8
Jessica Milne
Year 9
Ben Flakus
Year 10
Brooke Sayal
Year 11
Stephanie Richmond
Office and other Key Contacts
Business Manager
Jackie Ayres
Supervisor for Girls
Lisa Bell
Supervisor for Boys
Simon O'Mahony
SSO
Sara Salman
Our teachers make the difference
Committed to your child’s success
Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students
Expert, connected and accredited
Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.
Teachers who never stop learning
Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.
Teacher–family partnerships
Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.
Have a question for our principal or teachers?
Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.
Follow KMHS on socials
Visit our school socials, where we post events, daily activities and reminders.
KMHS Newsletters
Our fortnightly newsletter covers school updates, faculty news and recent events celebrating student achievement.