Meet our Senior Leadership Team

Paul Sjogren was officially commissioned as the eighth Principal of Trinity Anglican School in 2017. Before this, he was Head of a Wigan Boarding House at Ballarat Grammar School, Head of Mathematics at Whitsunday Anglican School in Mackay, and Director of Senior School and Deputy Principal at St Andrew’s Anglican College on the Sunshine Coast. He has also taught overseas in Indiana and Florida in the USA.

A product of regional Anglican school education, Paul is an advocate of the moral and ethical foundations that underpin Anglican education. He emphasises the importance of giving students the opportunity and support to reach their potential in all aspects of their schooling.

Paul has an unmatched commitment to optimising student academic achievement. He nurtures a supportive and engaging culture and values the importance of extension experiences to build character and resilience.

Paul believes that truly outstanding schools can balance the global and digital future needs of students with the traditional values of hard work, tolerance, teamwork, leadership and service. As a result, Paul has created a positive, engaged, award-winning school community that is growing quickly and achieving amazing outcomes.

Tim Manea joined Trinity Anglican School in 2016 as the Director of Innovation, Teaching & Learning. Before arriving at TAS, Tim held several positions at St Mark’s Anglican Community School in Western Australia, where he taught for 17 years, including in roles such as Dean of Curriculum and Head of the English Faculty. Tim was also the recipient of the Peter Foss Scholarship at St Mark’s ACS, as well as being selected as a distinguished Educator in Residence with Rubicon International, based out of Portland, Oregon.

Tim holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and Diploma of Education from the University of Western Australia and is finalising his Master of Education Studies from the same institution.

As a senior leader at Trinity Anglican School, Tim oversees the implementation of the Australian Curriculum, ensuring that it is directly aligned to the strategic goals of the school. The result of this work has seen steady and sustained growth in the academic results across the school – including NAPLAN and QCAA end of Year 12 data.

In 2021, Tim was appointed the Deputy Principal at Trinity Anglican School, and he hopes to continue to influence the educational landscape in Cairns and beyond. He looks forward to a continued focus at TAS on producing students who think and act locally and globally.

Mr Andre Leroy oversees the academic community at Trinity Anglican School, providing strategic leadership for teaching and learning across Prep to Year 12.

An educator of over 20 years, Andre has taught in both state and Anglican school contexts across South Africa and Australia, bringing a breadth of experience and a deep understanding of diverse educational settings.

Ms Fukushima works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, Heads of House and Year Level Coordinators as part of the Pastoral Care team to provide proactive support for students throughout their TAS journey.

She is committed to fostering a positive school culture and supporting students’ academic and personal development in an inclusive and supportive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.

Peter Gazzola moved to Cairns in 2018 after accepting a contract role as Head of Primary at the White Rock Campus. Feeling a strong connection with the values and community of TAS, he has remained in this role and continues to share his passion for innovation and technology.

Peter graduated from the Australian Catholic University as valedictorian before teaching in the Catholic school system in Victoria where he held senior roles as Deputy Principal, acting Principal and played a valuable role in the development of strategic plans.

He is a passionate advocate for technology in the classroom and even pioneered initiatives to combine technology with inquiry through embedded ICT and laptop programs before being seconded to the independent system at Ivanhoe Grammar School and St Andrew’s Anglican College.

Peter has recently attended conferences both in Australia and overseas and has also published articles on implementing effective change for schools in the ISQ Catalyst and the Independent Learner magazines. Peter’s son is the Head Coach for the Marlin Swimming Club, and his daughter, who graduated from RMIT with Honours in Architecture, is completing her Masters at the Bartlett School of Architecture at the University College London.

Darren Morrissy is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the education sector, specialising in financial management, operations, and strategic leadership. As Head of Business Services at Trinity Anglican School, Darren brings a wealth of expertise in ensuring the school’s long-term sustainability.  Darren’s strategic insights and collaborative leadership style make him an integral part of TAS’ senior management team.

Darren Osmond joined TAS as the Director of Activities in 2006, before becoming Head of Co-Curricular and Director of Outdoor Education. He has over 30 years of experience working in the Outdoor Education, Recreation and Sports Industry and has travelled widely to approximately 30 countries.

Darren’s knowledge of the tropical environment from an Outdoor Education perspective is unrivalled, supported by his degrees in Exercise Science (Human Movement), Outdoor Education and Education. He has undertaken higher-level training in several areas, including Lifeguarding and Rescue, Wilderness First Aid, and Mental Health First Aid, including trauma-informed counselling.

His role extends as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Coordinator and as the World Challenge Coordinator, having led Expeditions to Borneo, Ecuador, Tanzania, Nepal and India.

His passion has driven the creation of an innovative, national award-winning department, recognised by Outdoor Education Australia for Best Program, Outdoors Queensland for Outstanding Achievement Award, and the Australian Education Awards for Best Co-Curricular Program, along with several individual achievement awards.

As the North Queensland President of the Outdoor Educators Association of Queensland, Darren is highly respected in the industry. His expertise has seen him present at numerous outdoor education conferences, and his work has been featured in Outdoor Australia magazine, Anglican Schools Australia magazine, The Cairns Post, and PAKMAG.