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Nicole Akai (Nee Hogan)

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate educational leader who values the transformative power of high-quality Catholic education, along with the importance of spirituality and Catholic values. I believe education is a vital tool for success, and that every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to an exemplary education. My commitment to leadership in education drives me to support and mentor fellow educators, helping them deliver the best possible contemporary pedagogy.

I am continually working to grow both personally and professionally as an educator and leader, always seeking the most effective ways to provide a well-rounded, holistic education for students. I envision my leadership as strengthening a dedicated team of coordinators and teachers, focused on ensuring that all students are learning to their fullest potential. I strive to develop myself personally as an educator and effective leader and I am always looking for the most powerful way of providing the finest holistic education for students through my leadership. I envision my leadership as building the capacity of a committed team of coordinators and teachers that focus on ensuring all students are learning to the best of their ability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

St John the Evangelist High School
10.2024 - Current

Science Coordinator

Holy Spirit College
01.2018 - 10.2024

Science Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 Chemistry)

Member of the Teaching and Learning Committee

Member of the Timetable Committee

Acting Assistant Leader of Teaching and Learning

Senior Pilot HSC Marker

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
11.2017 - Current

Science Coordinator

John Therry Catholic High School
01.2016 - 12.2017

Science Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 Chemistry)
PDHPE Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 PDHPE and CAFS)

Leader of Pastoral Care

John Therry Catholic High School
01.2015 - 12.2015

Science Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 Chemistry)

PDHPE Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 PDHPE and CAFS)

Year Coordinator & Acting Leader of Pastoral Care

John Therry Catholic High School
01.2010 - 12.2014

Acting Leader of Pastoral Care

Year 10, 11, 12 Coordinator

Science Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 Chemistry)

PDHPE Teacher (Stages 4 and 5, Stage 6 PDHPE and CAFS)

Religious Education Teacher

Teacher

John Therry Catholic High School
10.2009 - 12.2009

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
12.2020

Graduate Certificate of Secondary Education - Science (Chemistry & Biology)

Charles Sturt University
Distance Education
12.2013

Bachelor of Education - Physical And Health

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
10.2009

Certificate of Religious Education -

Catholic Education Office
Wollongong, NSW
12.2008

Higher School Certificate -

St John The Evangelist High School
Nowra
12.2005

Timeline

Teacher

St John the Evangelist High School
10.2024 - Current

Science Coordinator

Holy Spirit College
01.2018 - 10.2024

Senior Pilot HSC Marker

NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)
11.2017 - Current

Science Coordinator

John Therry Catholic High School
01.2016 - 12.2017

Leader of Pastoral Care

John Therry Catholic High School
01.2015 - 12.2015

Year Coordinator & Acting Leader of Pastoral Care

John Therry Catholic High School
01.2010 - 12.2014

Teacher

John Therry Catholic High School
10.2009 - 12.2009

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

University of Wollongong

Graduate Certificate of Secondary Education - Science (Chemistry & Biology)

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Education - Physical And Health

University of Wollongong

Certificate of Religious Education -

Catholic Education Office

Higher School Certificate -

St John The Evangelist High School
Nicole Akai (Nee Hogan)