Email: Amanda.Reese863@schools.sa.edu.au 

My name is Amanda Reese and I am the Arts Leader at Whyalla Secondary College. I originally moved to Whyalla to begin my teaching career as a graduate teacher. I have raised my family here and I have now lived in Whyalla for the majority of my life. I have been teaching in Whyalla for 28 years. I am passionate about making relevant connections to learning – inside and outside the school environment. This year for Semester 1, I am teaching Year 8, 9 and 10 Visual Arts and working with a group of Year 11 students for Mentoring.

Email: Anna.Hildebrandt934@schools.sa.edu.au 

Hello! I am passionate about the performing arts, having previously completed an undergrad at Flinders Drama Centre followed by a Masters in Teaching, and am excited to share this with my students. I believe the performing arts equips students with not only industry specific skills, but also the critical and creative thinking needed in all industries. I am excited to be teaching the performing arts across the middle school in 2024. When I’m not at school you can catch me cross-stitching, ballroom dancing, playing video games, and most importantly, chasing my 2-year-old around the park.

Email: Petrus.Visser525@schools.sa.edu.au 

I’m Pierre, I qualified with a Bachelors degree in Music Performance and a Diploma in Secondary Higher Education. I am an experienced teacher, who has worked in Whyalla and abroad in a variety of teaching roles. My expertise lies in piano, clarinet, saxophone and trumpet, as well as vocal coaching, choirs and orchestra. I strongly believe in the educational value of engaging in Music, and its benefits to the cognitive, emotional and physical development of students. My overall goal is to inspire and support learners by sharing my passion for the Performing Arts.    

Email: Harry.Dunn813@schools.sa.edu.au

Hey, my name is Harry Dunn, and I’m excited to be back at Whyalla Secondary College for 2024. I teach senior school Global Perspectives (English and Essential English) and Mentoring. I grew up in Whyalla and believe strongly in quality country school public education. I went to Adelaide for three years to study at Flinders University. I studied a Double Degree in a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) + Bachelor of Arts, double majoring in English and History. I’ve worked both in and out of school as an SSO, a tutor, and most recently a Special Authority Teacher. I’m proud to say that in my (relatively) short experience in the education scene, I’ve learned a lot. As I move into my first official full year of teaching, I’m ready to implement what I’ve learned, and learn a whole lot more. When I’m not at school, you’ll catch me engrossed in a book, hosting card/board games days with friends, and rekindling my love and passion for music and cinema. Very excited to see what this year brings.