WELCOME

We invite you to meet four staff members who joined the Ruyton community at the start of this year.

Laura Winbank English Teacher/Year 7 Wellbeing Leader

With a strong desire to work in a girls’ school and empower a future generation of women, Laura is thrilled to have accepted a position at Ruyton teaching English and as the Year 7 Wellbeing Leader. With a passion for helping young people and working with them, Laura loves that every day is different in a school and how rewarding it is to have the opportunity to get to know and support students as they grow into mature young adults. Laura has already noticed how nurturing and supportive the Ruyton community is and the degree to which people care for each other.

Katherine Putnam Science Teacher/Year 8 Homegroup Mentor

Recently accepting a role at Ruyton to teach Senior School Science and VCE Chemistry, Katherine spent the first part of her career as a postdoctoral research scientist focusing on parasite metabolism and drug development in the field of malaria. With a strong research background, Katherine is involved in the ongoing development of the Ruyton Scholar Programme and looks forward to being able to contribute to this space through the Capstone Project. Having been warmly welcomed into the community, Katherine already feels a strong connection with the students, especially those in her Homegroup, and looks forward to coming to School each day. Shannon Morley Early Learning and Junior School Counsellor

An Educational and Development Psychologist, Shannon has diverse experience working with children and young people across independent and Catholic schools, community health settings and in private practice. With a passion for working with girls and young women, Shannon loves the breadth of her work in a school and the strong partnerships she is able to build with students, families and staff. Driven by her desire to empower children and young people to be the best they can be, Shannon believes it is a privilege to support students through their school years.

Brigid Steele Marketing and Publications Manager

With a passion for communication and media in non-profit organisations through strategic storytelling, Brigid has recently joined the Community Relations team as our Marketing and Publications Manager. Brigid has a strong background in education and is experienced at enhancing community engagement through effective marketing and communication. A people-person, she loves to get involved and contribute to the communities that she works within. Delighted to have accepted a role at Ruyton, Brigid is proud to work in an organisation focused on empowering all its people to be their best and is looking forward to meeting the broader community at events throughout the year.