Terrence McCorkell commenced as Principal of Groves Christian College in 2006 after having worked for two years as Head of Secondary School. With a background in Mathematics, I.T. and German, his training at University of Queensland included diverse areas of applied and pure Mathematics along with studies in International Business German. Terrence and his wife, Kathryn, welcomed the first child to their family in April of this year. Outside of education, Terrence has a keen interest in music, computers, kayaking, and a range of other things. Terrence committed his life to the Lord Jesus Christ as a teenager.

Mrs Sharon Singh
Head of Primary

Born in Fiji, she completed her university studies in Computer Science, Information Systems, Science, Mathematics and Education at the University of the South Pacific in Suva. She has a ‘rich’ experience of 24 years of teaching in Christian; Hindu; Independent; International; and Muslim schools and colleges. She loves the Lord dearly and uses every opportunity she has to spread Jesus’ love to others. She is an International Faculty for Haggai Institute which is a privilege and a great source of joy to her. Her interests include cooking, music, photography, reading, sport and traveling. Sharon is married to Albert and they have two daughters and a son. They have lived in Fiji, New Zealand, Hong Kong and now Australia.

Mr Wayne Schulz
Head of Secondary

Wayne has 31 years experience in Secondary Education. His background is in Science and has served as a Head of Department in both State and private schools. Practical applications of how students learn in different environments is an interest of Wayne's as evident in the publication of student manual forlaboratory work in schools.

Wayne is married to Elizabeth and they have three grown children. The Schulz family has enjoyed living in this area since 1979. He is a keen racquet sportsperson and has an interest in photography.

Mrs Peta Mullineux
Secretary to the Principal

Peta Mullineux comes from a background in banking and administration. She and her husband Jason are heavily involved in the vision of their church, which is to serve God and serve people. Peta has a passion to see all people come to know God in a real and tangible way, followed by continual growth in Him. Peta will take care of organising college events, public relations and assisting the Principal. Peta will also arrange an interview with the Principal – one of our enrolment formalities.

Mrs Marilyn Zietsch
Registrar

Fully committed to the Mission of Groves to provide Christ-centred schooling which will encourage students to achieve their full potential for God, Marilyn will help you with all your enrolment enquiries or a tour of the college. Married to Bill for 22 years, with a son and a daughter who attended the college before moving on into the workforce and university, she has a background in Christian Schooling and business. In her spare time, Marilyn likes to spend time with her family, home renovating and a little craft work.

As Head of Distance Education at Groves, 35 years experience in secondary schools (both state schools in NSW and Christian schools in NSW and QLD) has prepared Bryen for the task of establishing and building Groves’ Distance Education operation.

In education, Bryen has taught Humanities (Geography, Economics, and Business Studies) as well as Computer applications, Mathematics and Wood Technology. He has been involved in areas of middle and senior management within schools.

Married, with two children and two grandsons, Bryen enjoys music, canoeing and (all too rarely) most forms of relaxation.

His passion is to assist young people become competent, intelligent Christian leaders of character and integrity in their world, fulfilling the purpose and destiny God has planned for them as they follow Him.