Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education & Care Limited (SCECE&C) was incorporated on the first of January 2021 and a Board of Directors was established.
The Board has responsibility for early childhood education and care in the Sandhurst Diocese.
Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education & Care Ltd
(SCECE&C Ltd) Board of Directors
CHAIR - Mrs Julie Cobbledick
Julie has dedicated 42 years to Catholic Education (CESL) within the Sandhurst Diocese, demonstrating extensive experience in both rural and regional school settings. Her leadership includes sixteen years as Principal of St Brendan’s Primary School in Shepparton, eight years serving as a Consultant for Catholic Education Sandhurst, and five years as the inaugural Chair of the Sandhurst Catholic Childhood Education & Care Board. (SCECE&C)
After retiring from her full-time role in 2019, Julie has continued her commitment to CES in her role as Chair of the SCECE&C Ltd Board since 2021. In this capacity, she also contributes as a member of the Executive Committee and the Child Safe, Audit & Risk Committee.
Julie served as Chair of the Goulburn Murray Community Leadership Board from 2020 to 2023 and currently sits on the Shepparton Golf Club Board. She brings over three decades of board experience, demonstrating extensive expertise in governance and strategic leadership.
DEPUTY CHAIR - Ms Cathy Jenkins
Cathy Jenkins is a senior executive with extensive experience across Catholic agencies spanning diocesan, education and health sectors, as well as the corporate world.
Recognised as a creative and reflective thinker, Cathy brings both operational expertise and organisational transformation skills, developed through leadership roles in organisations of all sizes. Her collaborative leadership style is grounded in shared mission, subsidiarity, and participation, shaped by a spirituality of discernment and reflection. She has a particular interest in synodality and mission.
Cathy is currently the Executive Director: Mission, Communications and Stakeholder Relations at Mercy Health. A member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD) she serves on the Boards of Sion Education Ltd, FCJ Education, Catholic College Sale Ltd and the Diocese of Sale Catholic Education Ltd (DOSCEL).
DIRECTOR - Dr Daniel White
Dr Dan White was Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools for 10 years and Director of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Hobart for 6 years. He previously served in senior leadership roles as an Area Administrator in the Diocese of Parramatta and as a School Consultant in the Diocese of Bathurst. His teaching experience embraced a number of Catholic Primary schools in Western Sydney where he was a Principal for 9 years. Dr White completed his Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Education followed by a Postgraduate Diploma of Religious Studies, two Masters degrees in Leadership and Religious Education and concluded a Doctoral program with the Australian Catholic University in 2005. In 2014, Dr White successfully completed the Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme (OAMLP) at the Säid Business School in the University of Oxford.
Dr White is a Fellow of both the Australian College of Educators and the Australian Council for Educational Leaders and was awarded 'The Phyllis Evans Medal' as the Teachers' Guild of NSW 'Distinguished Educator' in 2019 and an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in 2022.
Following a 4-year term as member of the Tasmanian Qualification Authority, Dr White was the ministerially appointed member of the NSW Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards (BOSTES) from 2010-2014. Dr White was formerly a board member of Catholic Network Australia (CNA) (2013-2014), a member of the Senate of the Australian Catholic University (2011-2014), and a member of the Board of Governors for the University of Notre Dame Australia (2009-2015). Amongst his other responsibilities Dr White has served on the National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) for 6 years and was also a member of the NCEC's Religious Education Committee.
DIRECTOR - Fr Andrew Fewings
Following his ordination in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Rev Fr Andrew Fewings has served in various parishes including Beechworth, Myrtleford, Bendigo, Shepparton South, Wangaratta South, and Nagambie. He was Parish Priest at Euroa (2003–2008), Benalla (2008–2012), Kennington Bendigo (2012–2023) and currently serves Wodonga Catholic Parishes (2024–present). He also attended the Hesburgh Sabbatical Program (Chicago, 2001) and An Taiseach Spirituality Program (Ireland, 2024).
Fr Andrew’s ministry includes chaplaincy at Bendigo Hospital and several organisations (1983–1989), leadership roles in Catholic marriage education and spiritual counselling for Teams and Married Couples Movement Oceania. He completed a Master’s in Literature Studies at Catholic University of America (1990) and served as Deputy Director and later Director of Religious Education for Sandhurst (1991–2001), contributing to policy development and sacramental programs. He was a founding member of the Sandhurst Schools Education Board and participated in programs such as Boston College Summer Catechetical Program (2014) and ECSIP initiatives, including the KLU Belgium Study Program (2018).
Fr Andrew has served on numerous diocesan commissions and councils, including Liturgy, Ecumenism, Interfaith and the Council of Priests, as well as education boards. He was President of the Assisi Kindergarten Committee (2016–2020) and continues to provide significant expertise to the CES Ltd Board.
DIRECTOR - Ms Cathleen Farrelly
Dr Cathleen Farrelly has over thirty-five years of experience in education, spanning roles as a university academic in teacher education, a secondary school teacher, and most recently, a careers counsellor. Her expertise is grounded in secondary school curriculum, with a strong focus on health and wellbeing education. Her research has examined both primary and secondary education, with particular interests in discourse analysis, curriculum history and school-based sexuality education.
As a chief investigator on a multi-university Australian Research Council (ARC) project, Dr Farrelly contributed to research exploring student learning and wellbeing in rural open-plan schools. This research produced academic texts and publications in leading Australian and international journals.
In her earlier career as a teacher, Dr Farrelly co-authored the first student textbooks and teacher guides for VCE Health and Human Development and shared her expertise as a member of the VCE Study Design review panels, examination panels and the relevant subject teachers' association.
Most recently, continuing her lifelong commitment to student wellbeing, she served as a Careers Practitioner at Catherine McAuley College from 2022 until her retirement in 2025.
DIRECTOR - Mr Paul Romanin
Currently serving as the Business Manager of Marymede Catholic College in South Morang and Doreen, for the past 12 years. Paul Romanin holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from RMIT University.
He is an active member of various professional associations, including the Association of School Bursar and Administrators, and the Catholic Education Business Administrators.
Paul's career path reflects his dedication to the field of Catholic education administration. Prior to his current role, he served as the Business Manager at the Academy of Mary Immaculate for 10 years, where he practiced his skills in financial management, Capital development, IT and strategic planning. Before that, he held the position of Assistant Business Manager at Overnewton Anglican Community College for 3 years.
Throughout his career, Paul has demonstrated a strong commitment to organisational excellence and fiscal responsibility. His ability to navigate complex business challenges, coupled with his passion for fostering growth and innovation, makes him a valuable member of the Sandhurst Catholic Early Childhood Education and Care Limited Board.
DIRECTOR - Ms Megan Ioannou
Megan is an experienced leader in education sector planning, infrastructure, and risk management, currently serving as the Deputy Director of Stewardship at Diocese of Ballarat Catholic Education Limited (DOBCEL).
Megan's career in Catholic education spans more than two decades, with a focus on strategic planning, infrastructure development and organisational growth. Before her current role at DOBCEL, Megan held prominent positions including Chief Planning & Infrastructure Officer for Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools and Director of Planning and Infrastructure at the Catholic Education Office, Melbourne, where she was instrumental in the planning and delivery of educational facilities that supported the growing needs of Catholic schools and communities.
Megan's academic background has provided and educational foundation has been central to her approach in managing large scale construction projects, overseeing budgets and delivering complex infrastructure and property solutions in the education sector.
With her extensive expertise in planning, risk management and educational infrastructure, Megan is dedicated to fostering environments where students, staff, and communities can thrive, ensuring that the schools under her stewardship are safe, sustainable, and equipped to meet the challenge of the future.
Executive Management - Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited
Ms Kate Fogarty Ms Carla Jeffrey Ms Alison Toohey
Executive Director Chief Early Childhood Officer Company Secretary
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