About
Brigidine

Mrs Kate Quinane is an experienced educational leader with a strong commitment to the education of young women. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Teaching from the University of Sydney and has worked across a number of highly regarded girls’ schools, including Ascham School, Roseville College, Santa Sabina College and Mount St Benedict’s College.

Throughout her career, Mrs Quinane has maintained a clear focus on teaching and learning, with particular expertise in curriculum design, academic improvement and student engagement. She is known for developing innovative programs that support high academic standards while fostering curiosity, confidence and a love of learning.

Prior to her appointment at Brigidine College, Mrs Quinane was employed at St Aloysius’ College as Director of Teaching and Learning, Deputy Principal and most recently as Acting Principal. Her leadership in teacher professional development and whole-school academic growth has been widely recognised, as has her collaborative and thoughtful approach to leadership.

Mrs Quinane’s values closely align with the vision of the College and those of Kildare Ministries. She is deeply committed to honouring the Brigidine tradition while preparing students for lives of learning, integrity, service and purpose.

Brian is the Deputy Principal at the College who leads the community in faith and wellbeing. His role encompasses the religious dimensions of this catholic community as well as the wellbeing and pastoral care of all staff and students. Having been part of the Leadership team at three Catholic schools, Brian has worked in girls’ education for nearly 30 years. During this time, he has led many students and staff in various immersions, retreats and camp experiences both in Australia and overseas.

With a Masters in Arts (Theology), Graduate Diploma in Ministry, Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching Brian is passionate about enabling our students to develop a sense of purpose in life and to live full and rewarding lives as young women. Brian finds reward in creating an inclusive and supportive community where girls flourish, achieve their personal best and enabling them to leave Brigidine with a capacity and desire to make a difference in the world through their leadership, confidence and compassion for others.

With more than 25 years of experience across multiple sectors, Luther Symons is a seasoned executive and strategic leader, bringing deep expertise in business development, corporate finance, governance and multi-site operations. His commitment to delivering high-quality education and services to the community underpins his approach, and he is passionate about fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration.

As Business Manager at Brigidine, Luther oversees the College’s key business functions, including finance, capital works, facilities management and ICT. He plays a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the College, working closely with the Principal, Board and executive team to deliver the strategic vision and operational priorities of the school.

Ed Codsi is new to Brigidine College in 2023, coming to the College with a long history of experience in the Independent Schooling sector and most recently at St Pius X College, Chatswood.

As the Director of Staff at the College, Ed provides the connection between staff and the Leadership team and decisions of the College. He provides support in professional development, teacher accreditation, quality recruitment, performance improvement, risk and compliance, confidential support to those needing assistance with wellbeing or other issues and manages HR processes.

Ed believes in promoting the wellbeing of staff and students.

Natasha brings to Brigidine College extensive experience in senior leadership across both independent and government secondary school settings. She has worked closely with executive teams, middle leaders and teaching staff to strengthen learning cultures and support sustained improvement in teaching and learning.

She holds a Master of Education with a focus on student engagement and educational leadership and brings more than two decades of teaching and leadership experience to her role. Natasha’s practice is informed by contemporary educational research, with particular expertise in critical and creative thinking, reflective learning practices and data-informed decision-making. She is deeply committed to professional growth and remains actively engaged in external professional learning and coaching. Natasha regularly presents at national and international conferences and contributes to broader educational dialogue beyond the school context. In recognition of her expertise, she has been selected as an International Coalition of Girls’ Schools Global Action Research Collaborative Fellow for 2026, contributing to international research focused on advancing outcomes in girls’ education.

Natasha is passionate about girls’ education and about creating learning environments that are intellectually rigorous, reflective and aspirational. She is committed to supporting young women to develop confidence, agency and a strong sense of purpose. Equally, she values professional cultures built on collaboration, trust and shared responsibility, enabling both students and staff to flourish in the spirit of Fortiter et Suaviter.

The newly created Director of Wellbeing role is responsible for overseeing the wellbeing needs of our whole school community, by providing a caring, supportive and vibrant pastoral care program. As a community, Sia Mastro recognises the importance of embedding a targeted program that embraces wellbeing from a contemporary and evidence-based context to ensure that staff and students are capable of flourishing to their optimal best.

Sia has attained a diverse range of qualifications throughout her career. These have included a Master of Education (Leadership and Wellbeing), Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Bachelor of Music Education. All areas of her specialisation and various paths of experience, contribute to promoting a school environment that encourages the development of self-awareness through a myriad of multifaceted opportunities that enhance the social and emotional wellbeing of each student.

Sia is committed to providing a haven of opportunities for students to be empowered, act courageously, build positive relationships through their Mentor, House and class groups whilst, being challenged and inspired to develop their own individual sense of character with ‘strength and gentleness’.

Owen Vale commenced as Director Cocurricular in 2021. Owen has a diverse educational background in the Performing Arts (Drama), humanities, sport and pastoral care. He places importance on promoting educational programs and experiences that are authentic, challenging, creative and collaborative.

Owen has a Master of Leadership & Management in Education, Bachelor of Education in Social Science and over 20 years of experience working in education. He has a love for the outdoors with interests in camping, travel, sailing, rugby and cycling. Owen also has a keen interest in coaching – both sport and theatre.

Owen is passionate about project-based learning and creative educational programming. In his own words “I am driven to provide students with experiences that ‘connect’, that become inspiring, relevant, and engaging. For me, it’s as much about what we can do with what we have learned and know, as it is about, what we have learned or may know.”