Catherine Mary Connor

Experienced educator with a proven track record from Kindergarten to Year 6, complemented by leadership roles including Religious Education Coordinator, Acting Assistant Principal, and Acting Principal. Highly regarded by colleagues for a faith-filled, self-motivated, and enthusiastic approach to Catholic school leadership. Strong understanding of diverse learning needs through experience as a Support Teacher, ensuring all students receive tailored educational support. Committed to continuous professional development, regularly engaging in leadership and curriculum activities that enhance student-focused teaching and learning.

• Lead the development of effective and contemporary pedagogy in Religious Education, including the effective use of assessments and evaluation data – 2025
• Member of review and writing team – CEDB Stage 2 Religious Education – 2025
• Lead Stage 1 New Syllabus Implementation for English and Mathematics – 2023 – 2025
• Support Teacher – 2020 to 2022 facilitating Staff understanding and processes for National Consistent Collection of Data
• Stage Leader including Professional Learning Communities – 2020
• Acting Principal – Term 3, 2019
• Quality Catholic Education Framework Faith Pillar review team – 2019
• Led and facilitated the Cultural Competency Training – 2019
• ATSI Catholic Education Conference – Yarning Circle Leader – 2019
• Leader – Assumption School Religious Education Committee – 2018 to 2020
• Co-Presenter at NSW Pastoral Ministry Conference 2018, Sydney – 2018
• Growth Coaching – 2017
• WHS Committee Member – 2014 to 2022
• Acting Assistant Principal – Term 3, 2015
• Facilitator of School-wide Positive Behaviour for Learning – 2014
• Student Council Coordinator – 2000 – 2014
• Into the Desert Pilgrimage with CEO Sydney and Harvest Tours – 2014
• Facilitator of parish/school Rosary evenings – 2009 to current
• DIBELS (Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Literacy Skills) – Initiator of Diocesan trial and School Facilitator – 2006 - 2008, Diocesan Facilitator – 2008
• Kinder Parent Night facilitator and presenter - 2008 to current

• 2010 – Present Sacristan, Reader, Hospitality, (Cathedral Parish, Bathurst)
• 2007 – 2009 Parish Pastoral Council member, Hospitality Coordinator, Minister of the Eucharist, Reader (Cathedral Parish, Bathurst)
• 2004 – 2007 Minister of the Eucharist, Reader, Children’s Liturgy of the Word Coordinator (Cathedral Parish, Bathurst)
• 1999 – 2004 Reader, Children’s Liturgy of the Word Coordinator (Assumption Parish, Bathurst)
• 1994 – 1998 Reader, Children’s Liturgy of the Word Coordinator (St Patrick’s Parish, Wellington)
• 1991 – 1993 Minister of the Eucharist, Family Group Leader, Sacramental Preparation, Children’s Liturgy of the Word (St Brigid’s Parish, Dubbo, St Laurence’s Parish, Dubbo)
• 1982 – 1990 Reader, Government School Catechist, Sacramental Preparation, Children’s Liturgy of the Word Foundation Coordinator (St Joseph’s Parish, Orange)

• Working With Children Check – WWC0514934E.
• NSW Educational Standards Authority – Number - 775482
• To Work Teach and Lead – Level E