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Our staff

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​ Our staff

Supporting our students, families and school community

Here at Bracken Ridge State High School, we believe communication is important.

For enquiries, please contact the school on 3869 7222 or Admin@brackenridgeshs.eq.edu.au

The Office and Administration Team
Michelle Lyons Principal
Kylie Price Deputy Principal Junior School
David Christie Deputy Principal Middle School
Melanie Coghill Deputy Principal Senior School
Elizabeth Meintjes Business Manager
Kym Johns Finance
Carmel Vaughan Events and Marketing Officer
Rosina Campbell Enrolments/Admin
Tracey Paxton Student Services/Absences
Eduardo Avendano School Technician
Our Head of Department Team
Harry Nolan Junior School / HPE / Sport
Linda Rooney Middle School / Library / Student Engagement
Heatherbell Fanani Senior School / VET
Kirra Turton Mathematics / Science
Angela Gilbert Technologies
Jasmine Axleby English / Humanities / Languages
Madelin Simons The Arts / Teaching and Learning
Bri Young Head of Special Education Services
Sector Coordinators
Year 7 and 8
Year 9 and 10 Katie Thurling
Year 11 and 12 Michelle Jeffries
Wellbeing Team

Guidance Officer contact: 2118_GuidanceOfficer@eq.edu.au

If you are in need of immediate help, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Jenny Wilson Guidance Officer
Sarah Threadingham Guidance Officer
Ryan MacNaught Chaplain
Jake Lovell Youth Support Coordinator
Stevie McKinless Community Education Counsellor
Macie Ellwood Pedagogy & Behaviour Coach
For general enquiries, please contact the school on 3869 7222.

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Last reviewed 08 September 2026
Last updated 08 September 2026