Our people

Our highly qualified teachers draw upon years of teaching and industry experience. While our ‘fresher’ faces share with us the most recent innovations in their respective fields.

Staff and students are supported by a professional team of administrative staff.

Many staff members are still active in their chosen fields of academia and performance. Others undertake professional development by way of postgraduate education to ensure they stay current in their areas of specialisation.

The McDonald College Performing Arts Primary and Secondary School in Sydney Maxine Kohler

Maxine Kohler, Principal

MEd DipTch (RAD) MACE

2022 Exec Headshots David Garner Web

David Garner, Deputy Principal

BSc, Grad DipEd, TC, MEd, MACEL

2022 Exec Headshots Peter Kraft Web

Peter Kraft, Deputy Principal Performing Arts

BA (Music), Grad Dip Ed, Grad Dip Bus Admin, ATCL, MACE

2022 Exec Headshots Neil Davis Web

Neil Davis, Business Manager

JP, MBA, MNIA

2022 Exec Headshots Peter Slattery Web

Peter Slattery, Director of Junior School

DipTch RECert

2022 Exec Headshots Meni Contos Web

Meni Contos, Director of Curriculum; Head of Mathematics

BSc, Grad DipEd

They are all wholeheartedly committed to ensuring your child performs to the best of his or her ability and enjoys coming to school.

Our dedicated and vastly experienced Executive Team is responsible for ensuring our mission is met, our values are upheld and the day-to-day operations of the College are effective.