Kristen is the Director of Students and Acting Deputy Principal at St Patricks College Townsville, specializing in student wellbeing and pastoral care. A 2024 award-winner for excellence in psychology teaching, she holds a Masters in Guidance and Counselling and is currently pursuing another in Educational Leadership.
Outside of her professional life, Kristen is a dedicated athletics coach with 20 years of experience. She is a passionate supporter of the creative industries and is a proud mother to two daughters who are active in creative fields. She also shares her home with two Labradors.
She recently received the prestigious 2024 Professor Gerry Tehan Psychology Teaching Award for Excellence.
Kristen Armitage
Director of Students at St Patrick's College Townsville
Mount Louisa, Queensland, Australia
Overview
Topics They Care About
Student Wellbeing
Her role as Director of Students focuses on overseeing pastoral care and creating supportive environments. She holds a Master's in Guidance and Counselling.
Educational Leadership
She has been appointed Acting Deputy Principal and is currently pursuing a Master of Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership at QUT.
Psychology in Education
An award-winning psychology teacher who has served as a Chief Confirmer and Lead Endorser for the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).
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Work History
12-2024
Director of Students at St Patrick's College Townsville
10-2024
Expert Teacher at University of Southern Queensland
2-2021
Chief Confirmer, Lead Endorser at Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA)
12-2024
Head of Langton House at The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James
Education
Bachelor of Education from University of Southern Queensland
Master of Education from QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
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Location : Mount Louisa, Queensland, Australia
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director of Students at St Patrick's College Townsville
