ALUMNI PROFILES
AIDAN MCSHANE (2018)
Student (Medicine)
AI-LING YOONG (1996) Senior Data & Analytics Manager
AMY NANKERVIS (1993) Sales Director
ASHIL MOHAN (2017) Student (Medicine)
BRITTANY MANTLE (2013)
Paramedic
CARRIE CHILTON (2007) UI/UX Designer
CATHERINE ORR (1991) Doctor
CHARAN NAIDOO (2017)
Graduate Policy Officer
I have many wonderful highlights from my time at Kilvington that have helped shape my post-school journey. For instance, my engaging VCE French classes with Madame Dickens instilled a passion for the French language that inspired me to complete a university exchange at SciencesPo in Paris and to complete Honours in French last year. My English and Economics classes provided a forum for robust debate and an introduction to topical public policy issues. These classes served as a foundational knowledge base in my previous role as a Community Engagement Advisor to the Attorney-General of Australia. Most importantly, Kilvington taught me about the importance of community. The emphasis on individualism in Western societies sometimes misleads young people into thinking that they are on their own. As a member of the Kilvington community, I felt (and continue to feel) accepted and endlessly supported by my tireless teachers and kind peers. Indeed, the most important reason why I sought out a role in the Victorian Government is to make a positive difference to my community. I am hopeful that community will continue to serve as Kilvington's north star for the next 100 years.
CHRISTA HILL (2017) Producer, Media
CHRISTINE BALINT (1993) Author, Lecturer at LaTrobe University
DAVID KUANG (2017) Teacher
DENISE PASSMORE (1991)
Head of People and Culture
ELIZABETH HU (2016) Student (Medicine)
ELLIE PIETSCH (1999) Leadership Facilitator and Coach
ELLY GAMBLE (2012) Lawyer
EMILY BROOKS (2016) PhD Student
EMILY FAIRWEATHER (2011) Music Teacher, Founder of 'Flourish'
FIONA LOWE (1979) Author
GENEVIEVE MARTIN (2007)
Doctor
GEORGE CROSSINGHAM (2017) Student, Law
JAC BENSTEAD (2022) CXO
JANE MARTINO (1995) Investor, Advisor, Chief of Staff
JOANNE SIMPSON (1977) Retired
JOY KINGSTON (1979) Registered Nurse & Midwife
JULIA KANAPATHIPPILLAI (2013) Journalist
JULIANNE JAQUES KC (1985) Barrister, Non-Executive Board Member
KRISTINE BREWER (1983) Secondary School Teacher
KYLIE ROBERTS (1989) Business Owner
LAURA JOILLIFFE (2007) Clinical Researcher
LEAH SWANN(1988) Author and Media Advisor
LIBBY HILLMAN (1971) Geographer
LIZZY YEO (2019) Student (Veterinary Medicine)
MARGARET ARNOLD (1970) Curriculum Manager VCAA
Margaret Esakoff (1970)
Current Councillor, Glen Eira City Council
The Principal, Mrs McKie, was very strict about the school uniform, with regular uniform checks at the gate and for those old enough to remember 'witches britches' - picture Mrs McKie standing under the old wooden stairs checking that none of her girls were wearing them under their dress/tunic.
I chose the Commercial course at Form 7 as I really did enjoy the subjects offered and achieved good results. After leaving Kilvington, I successfully completed an Advanced Diploma at Hales' College.
My working life began in the publishing industry, followed by the advertising world. I moved on to the radio and television industry where I have many special memories working for Bert Newton at Radio 3UZ and Channel 9 assisting his morning radio program and his night-time role on the Don Lane Show. His radio program was show business-based and I got to meet some amazing people and speak with many more. Debbie Reynolds and James Mason come to mind as well as many local celebrities. Some years later I also worked with Steve Vizard on Tonight Live/Fast Forward/Full Frontal shows on Channel 7.
Married for 49 years next December - we have two amazing daughters, one married with three children and the other a free spirit living in Queensland.
Twenty years ago, I became involved in local government and was elected to Glen Eira Council. Since then, I have served as Mayor five times, Deputy Mayor twice and a Councillor right up to the present day - an interesting journey that was completely unplanned and unexpected, given that I am NOT a political person in the 'party' sense.