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Our school is built on a foundation of profoundly dedicated leaders and teachers of the highest calibre. They’re experts in their field, hold strong moral principles and want the very best for our boys. They’re also your trusted allies in one of the most critical parts of your son’s educational journey.

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Our school is built on a foundation of profoundly dedicated leaders and teachers of the highest calibre. They’re experts in their field, hold strong moral principles and want the very best for our boys. They’re also your trusted allies in one of the most critical parts of your son’s educational journey.

Slide - The History of the 2/18 Battalion A.I.F. Against All Odds Ian achieved great results as a teacher at HSC level, but he prides himself on instilling a love of learning, curiosity, and wonder in his students. His educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that character formation and virtues precede academia in cultivating greatness. Upon entering the independent sector, Ian spent six years at Redfield College and seven years at Wollemi College as a Head of Department. Before establishing Hartford College, Ian served on the Wollemi College Executive as the Director of Operations from 2018-2020. Ian began his career in business, graduating from UTS with a Bachelor of Business before later completing his post-graduate degree in teaching. An educator for 14 years, he began teaching in Catholic schools before entering the independent sector. James is married to Julia and has nine children. His role as a parent has taken him on an educational odyssey beginning in 1993 and set to finish 31 years later in 2024. James has always been a passionate teacher who loves engaging his students. He believes the classroom should be a dynamic, challenging place. He also believes that every student is entitled to a broad, balanced education that builds critical faculties. James Burfitt – Principal James began his career at Sefton High School and taught history and English for over 33 years in both Australia and Spain. He’s since worked in various capacities, including as Headmaster of independent catholic private school Redfield College (Sydney) in its fledging stage. On the co-curricular side, James has coached rugby and cricket teams, directed school
plays, coordinated chess clubs, outdoor vacation camps and surf camps. He has a life-
long love of history, authoring Ian achieved great results as a teacher at HSC level, but he prides himself on instilling a love of learning, curiosity, and wonder in his students. His educational philosophy is grounded in the belief that character formation and virtues precede academia in cultivating greatness. James has always been a passionate teacher who loves engaging his students. He believes the classroom should be a dynamic, challenging place. He also believes that every student is entitled to a broad, balanced education that builds critical faculties. - The History of the 2/18 Battalion A.I.F. On the co-curricular side, James has coached rugby and cricket teams, directed school
plays, coordinated chess clubs, outdoor vacation camps and surf camps. He has a life-
long love of history, authoring Against All Odds James began his career at Sefton High School and taught history and English for over 33 years in both Australia and Spain. He’s since worked in various capacities, including as Headmaster of independent catholic private school Redfield College (Sydney) in its fledging stage. Outside of the classroom, Ian spends his time supporting his charity Bukid Kabataan in his home country, the Philippines. He also coaches a representative youth basketball team. James is married to Julia and has nine children. His role as a parent has taken him on an educational odyssey beginning in 1993 and set to finish 31 years later in 2024. Ian Mejia – Deputy Principal Outside of the classroom, Ian spends his time supporting his charity Bukid Kabataan in his home country, the Philippines. He also coaches a representative youth basketball team. Upon entering the independent sector, Ian spent six years at Redfield College and seven years at Wollemi College as a Head of Department. Before establishing Hartford College, Ian served on the Wollemi College Executive as the Director of Operations from 2018-2020. Ian began his career in business, graduating from UTS with a Bachelor of Business before later completing his post-graduate degree in teaching. An educator for 14 years, he began teaching in Catholic schools before entering the independent sector.

Slide Tim Echevarria Director Tim is the principal of Bay Legal, a legal practice which he operates with his wife Penny, based in Maroubra Junction. He has been a Member of the Advisory Council of St Mary & St Joseph Maroubra Bay for 15 years. Tim has held and enjoyed a broad range of community roles which have involved the development of a great idea and bringing the vision to fruition through active collaboration with others. Robert is a Chartered Accountant and fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Australia and New Zealand. He has held senior positions in a major firm of Chartered Accountants as well as 20 years in Sydney’s transport sector. More recently he has worked for 5 years as a financial controller of a group of private schools. Roisin has a career in teaching with experience in both public and private schools. In 2016, Roisin was the founding teacher at a new private school in Melbourne and currently teaches at Ascham School in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs. Roisin is an accredited Experienced Teacher through the AIS and has a Bachelor of Education from Macquarie University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales. Penelope is a practising solicitor with her husband in a firm started in 2005. She holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Masters of Laws having worked in retail banking, funds management and government relations with a major bank. Penelope has been a member of the Board of the Sisters of Charity Foundation and Waverley College, past Chair and Deputy Chair of the NSW Premier’s Youth Advisory Council and is a Trustee of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. Tim is a medical doctor and completed his degree at the University of New South Wales in 2013. He worked for 3 years at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital before beginning specialty training in Sport and Exercise Medicine. He has worked for a number of elite sport teams including Australian Basketball and the Cronulla Sharks. Tim and his wife, Danica, have 4 young children. Our Board of Directors Tim Mitchell Chair Penny Wright Roisin Santucci Robert Ash Director Director and Treasurer Director

Slide We’re currently looking to employ teachers of the highest calibre to join us in our mission to educate young men in mind, character and faith. If you’re interested in a challenging fulfilling career move, please get in touch. express interest Are you passionate about educating greatness? We’re currently looking to employ teachers of the highest
calibre to join us in our mission to educate young men in
mind, character and faith. If you’re interested in a
challenging fulfilling career move, please get in touch. express interest

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