In this episode Suzy chats with Shana Bennett & Alex Dighton of Sacred Heart College, SA.

Shana Bennett, Deputy Principal

In Shana's 25 year career as a catholic educator, she has taught and led in both Primary and Secondary School settings. Her leadership experience includes Deputy Principal and Principal positions in both diocesan and non-diocesan Schools. In more recent years, she was a key leader in the amalgamation of Sacred Heart College and Marymount College. In her current position as Deputy Principal of Sacred Heart College, Shana works across both the Marcellin (Years 10-12) and Champagnat (Years 7-9) Campuses and also supports the leadership of the College Boarding House. 

As a passionate educator Shana believes that education is in the midst of a great paradigm shift – a time when learning rather than teaching is the focus. Shana recognises the importance of preparing young people for a life in which they can grow as individuals and where contributing to the local and global world has never been more important. Shana hold a Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Education and Master of Catholic Education (all through UNISA).

Alex Dighton, Head of Marcellin Campus.

Alex has been an educator for the past 13 years after an earlier career in Government and Public Relations. Alex has held a number of educational leadership roles including Deputy Principal, Director of Students and House Leader. In his current role as Head of Marcellin Campus, Alex is a member of the College Executive and has responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Marcellin Campus (Years 10-12).

Alex has a special interest in student wellbeing and the strong connection between wellbeing and learning. He holds a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Public Policy, a Bachelor of Education and is currently completing a Master of Educational Leadership.