8 STAFF PROFILES
CIRCLE BACK TO HOME
Nicky Schey (STC1990) Head of Research Centre
1990
A well-timed job advertisement brought Nicky back to St Cath’s — a place that had always felt like home. But Nicky was slightly thrown when she was interviewed by Headmistress Mrs Jo Karaolis, who had also led the school when Nicky was a student. Despite the initial nerves, Nicky was offered the role and has since been making a lasting impact in both the History department and Research Centre. “It is a privilege to be here. I know that every moment contributes to building a foundation the girls will carry with them for life.”
Each year, St Cath’s graduates return to us as staff. Let’s hear from just a few Old Girls who have come back to St Cath’s.
2003
Meagan Sharpe (McLachlan, STC2003) Community Relations Manager
One of Meagan’s favourite memories as a student was Tub Fridays in Year 12. “The Deli only sold ice cream tubs on Fridays, so we’d enjoy them in the sunshine on the Senior Lawn by the library,” she recalled. But it was a well-timed phone call — not ice cream — that brought Meagan back to work at St Cath’s. “I’m so grateful for the chance to work here, to have met so many amazing colleagues and had so many opportunities for personal and professional development.”
2014
“ It felt so natural to return back to this place that had given me so much.
Sally Ghattas (STC2014) Senior School History Teacher
Starting at St Cath’s at just four years old, Sally made a friend on her very first day who remains a close part of her life to this day. “That kind of lasting connection says a lot about this place,” she said. So when the opportunity to work at the school came up after graduation, Sally didn’t hesitate. “I came back because of the people — the teachers who became mentors and helped shape how I see education. It felt so natural to return back to this place that had given me so much.”
Sally Ghattas (STC2014)
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