

Meet the Team
Our greatest resource is our teachers, who recognise the privilege and responsibility they have to provide each child with a Foundation for Life.
The executive team at Coast are highly trained and experienced individuals that lead our staff as they together serve the children and parents.
Executive Leaders

Matt Drennan
Principal
Having worked in public and independent primary schools for over thirty years, Principal Matthew Drennan has extensive experience teaching boys and girls from ages 5-12. He is passionate about supporting parents to provide children with a high quality, holistic education. As a dedicated Christian, Matt is committed to helping students understand how much they are loved by God, while leading a school environment where there is also a focus on community connections, academic excellence, as well as the Arts and Sport.

Kristy
Deputy Principal
Recognising God’s call to serve in Christian Education, Kristy has served in several leadership and teaching roles over the past twenty years. As a dedicated mother of three children and member of the Golden Key International Honours Society, she continues to pursue innovative and proven practices to differentiate and support the unique gifts, interests and needs of students. Kristy values positive partnerships with families and students fostering their identity in Christ as a crucial foundation for life.
Stage Leaders

Rachel
Prep
A highly experienced and dedicated Early Years teacher for over 25 years, having worked in day care as a Director and in Independent schools for the last 20 years as a Prep teacher. She loves children’s literacy and instilling a love of reading in students. Her classroom is a welcoming, calm and nurturing environment where she endeavours for each child to feel safe, secure and experience a sense of belonging. She hopes that each child leaves Prep knowing they are made by God, loved by God and that He is always with them.

Valerie
Infants Coordinator
A dedicated teacher with nearly 20 years of experience, she is passionate about children’s literacy and nurturing a love for learning. Known for her high expectations and caring approach, she strives to inspire students to excel while sharing the message of Jesus’ love in all she teaches.

Penny
Primary Coordinator
With 12 years of experience as a primary teacher and previous careers in acting and childcare, Penny brings creativity and warmth to her classroom. Known for her patient, encouraging style, she fosters a confident learning environment and is committed to Christian values-based teaching to inspire students’ character, faith, and academic growth.
Administration

Kate
Registrar
As a School Registrar, Kate has the privilege of overseeing the enrolment process. Kate is committed to fostering an environment where families feel supported and guided through every step of the application.
“It’s incredibly fulfilling to witness the excitement of families as they join our school family, knowing they are about to embark on a path of growth in both knowledge and faith.” – Kate

‘We are overjoyed by the wonderful experience our child has had at Coast. There is a beautiful community that is organic, a nurturing environment & committed staff.’
Coast Parent
