Leadership Team

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Our Leadership team is:

	Mr Tony Fitzgerald CEO/Principal Tony Fitzgerald joined Mater Dei in 2010 after over 25 years experience in main stream schools in various leadership roles. Tony holds a Masters Degree in Education, as well as undergraduate degrees in Economics and Religious Education.
	Mrs Vida Carmody Manager, Bethany Early Intervention Program Vida joined the Mater Dei team in 2003 to manage the Bethany Early Intervention Program. She has many years experience i working with children. Vida has qualifications in nursing, teaching, special education and child care service management.
	Mrs Debbie Gates Manager, Development Program Debbie joined Mater Dei in 1998 and established the Development Program. She has qualifications in Economics and Fundraising. She has held marketing and market research positions with companies like BHP and Nestle. Amongst other interesting experiences, she has also been a teacher of maths and commerce to secondary students in Zambia, Africa.
	Ms Jenine Purdy Manager, Family Resource & Residential Program Jenine joined the Mater Dei team in 2001. Jenine has had experience working in a variety of different services for people with a disability since 1991. These include post school programs, group homes, respite and teaching in a special school. Jenine has a Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood, a Bachelor of Education in Special Needs and a Masters of Education in Adult Education. She is currently undertaking a Masters Degree in Leadership in Education.
	Mrs Pamela Templeton Assistant Principal Pamela began teaching in 1970 as an Infants teacher and has taught in NSW, the Commonwealth, Queensland and Northern Territory public and Systemic Catholic education sectors. She is accredited with the Teachers Certificate, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma in Arts (Leadership and Religious Education), Graduate Certificate in Special Education and is currently undertaking studies for a Masters in Inclusive Education in Autism. Pamela has taught at Mater Dei since 1995 and was appointed Assistant Principal in 1998.