Our Committee

Ruth completed her schooling in the Queensland public education system. This set her up to go on to successful post graduate studies, and she holds a PhD in data analytics in complex systems.

Her children are thriving at Tennant Creek Primary School, where she is Secretary of the School Council.

In her professional life, Ruth is a trusted advisor to government and corporate clients, providing support around strategy, governance and funding. Throughout her career, she has focused on working with inspiring, passionate teams to create meaningful outcomes.

Ruth believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive through access to quality education, and is committed to using her skills and experience to support NTCOGSO, parents and children throughout the NT.

Wayne is a Parent Member on the Tennant Creek High School Council and has served there for over eleven years. Previously Wayne served on Tennant Creek Primary School Council for over ten years. Wayne and wife Karyn have four children who have all been educated in Tenant Creek.

Wayne is a strong believer in the need for parent and community involvement within schools for better and broader outcomes for students. He is also a proud advocate for the Barkly region and ensures Barkly voices are heard by those shaping Territory education.

Richelle has two children who attend government schools and is a born and bred Territorian. Commencing a School Council journey in 2013 at Driver Primary School as Parent Member, later holding the position of Treasurer on Karama Primary School Council and Batchelor Area School Council. Richelle is Treasurer of Nemarluk School Council and Parent Member of Henbury School.

as NTCOGSO Treasurer, Richelle ensures compliance with all financial reporting obligations. Richelle considers parent and community involvement in schools is critical to achieving better outcomes for students.

Wayne is a Parent Member on the Tennant Creek High School Council and has served there for over eleven years. Previously Wayne served on Tennant Creek Primary School Council for over ten years. Wayne and wife Karyn have four children who have all been educated in Tenant Creek.

Wayne is a strong believer in the need for parent and community involvement within schools for better and broader outcomes for students. He is also a proud advocate for the Barkly region and ensures Barkly voices are heard by those shaping Territory education.

Noela is a Parent Member on the Borroloola School Council and comes from two language groups; Garrwa and Yanyuwa and has spent her entire life in and around Borroloola. Having worked for three years at Borroloola School as a Tutor/Assistant Teacher, Noela is currently in the role of Home Liaison Officer, in addition to being an active participant of the School Council.

Noela loves her role of assisting and supporting up to 200 students, from helping them engage in the classroom to helping plan the schools Weekly Culture days.

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Tanya is an advocate for continual improvement of public education on behalf of families. Tanya previously held Office Bearer positions on Girraween Primary School Council from 2011 to 2020 with Council successful in improving school infrastructure, providing more classrooms, upgrading play areas and implementing wellbeing programs to improve student outcomes. Tanya then went on to hold the position of Taminmin Chair.

Tanya considers it critical that children, parents and wider community have a strong voice within the public schooling system, all working in collaboration to achieve excellent educational outcomes, without discrimination. Together we can do so much.

Noel lives in the Yirrkala community in north-east Arnhem Land with his family. He has previously served as a Parent Member and Chair on both the Nhulunbuy Primary and Nhulunbuy High School Councils, as well as being NTCOGSO's East Arnhem Representative. Noel is active in engaging with others in north-east Arnhem Land communities and has a focus on working together to build education outcomes for all students.

Fred has lived and worked in the Northern Territory since 1973, including 32 years in Adult Education where Fred has specialised in the development and delivery of adult IT skills in remote locations. Fred was elected Central Regional Council Representative in 2015 and 2016 with a son at Centralian Senior College. Since 2017 Fred has served as an Invited Member on the Executive and is valued for his critical thinking and a creative and innovative approach to curriculum improvement.

Fred firmly believes that well informed families, engaged in the discussions and decisions that affect and chart their children's experiences and accomplishments at school, are a crucial part of the work that goes on to nurture the potential each student has.

Fred also sits on the Northern Territory Board of Studies (NTBOS) as an Expert member, term of office: 30 December 2017 to current.

Public Officer
Fred Richardson

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