Curriculum and Assessment Committee
The School Curriculum and Standards Authority Act prescribes two statutory committees to provide advice to the Board. These are the Curriculum and Assessment Committee and the Standards Committee.
The Board acknowledges the importance of the contributions of committee members to the work of the Authority.
- Ms Denise O'Meara (Chair)
Ms O’Meara has extensive experience in a range of teaching and educational roles including Principal of Bunbury Catholic College, Principal of Mercedes College and member of the Executive of the Bunbury Regional Trade Training Centre. Ms O’Meara has also had significant involvement and oversight in the capital development planning for a multi-campus school and education support units for students with disabilities.
Mr Jeff Allen
Mr Allen is Principal at Servite College. He has been involved in a range of CEWA and cross sector initiatives and committees related to teaching and learning and curriculum development.
Mr Martin Clery
Mr Clery is the Assistant Executive Director, Statewide Services, Department of Education, where he has responsibility for all K-12 curriculum-related policy, support and services for Western Australian public schools. He has extensive experience as a teacher and other roles within the education sector.
Mr Phil Collins
Mr Phil Collins is the Manager of Curriculum and School Improvement at the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia. He has extensive leadership experience within both public and independent schools across remote, regional and metropolitan contexts. He has also held roles in system leadership and the tertiary sector.
Ms Mandy Connor
Ms Connor is Director Teaching and Learning at Catholic Education WA. She has worked on a number of committees and advisory groups in the Catholic education sector and on cross-sectoral initiatives.
Mr Armando Giglia
Mr Giglia is the President of the Western Australian Secondary School Executives Association (WASSEA) and has 39 years teaching experience in regional and metropolitan secondary schools.
Ms Kya-Louise Graves
Ms Graves is the Principal of Coastal Lakes College. She has extensive experience as a Principal in the metropolitan region leading teaching, learning and assessment in years 7 – 12 including significant ATAR contributions over many years and syllabuses, and leading a registered training organisation ensuring an excellent understanding of school vocational education and training (VET).
Mr Peter Lillywhite
Mr Lillywhite is the Principal at Duncraig Senior High School. He has extensive experience as a Secondary school Principal and a strong understanding of the Western Australian public education system. He is a current member of the Principals’ Federation of WA.
Dr Steven Males
Dr Males is the Head of Preparatory School at Christ Church Grammar School. He has extensive experience in school leadership with particular expertise in early childhood and primary education.
Ms Brenda Micale
Ms Brenda Micale has over 30 years experience in the vocational education and training sector and has worked in policy development, training package development and implementation; most recently in the TAFE sector.
Ms Rosemary Simpson
Ms Simpson has extensive experience as a principal with particular expertise in language development and early childhood. She currently works with schools supporting principals, school leaders and staff to effectively teach oral language and literacy skills.
Ms Debi Taylor
Ms Taylor is the Principal of the Cloverdale Education Support Centre. She is highly experienced in both teaching and administration in the area of special needs education and support, from Primary to Secondary age groups.
Mrs Bronwyn Tester
Mrs Tester is the Principal of Ranford Primary School. She has 25 years’ experience as a primary Principal in public schools and has received several recognition awards for her service to education in Western Australia.