College Leadership

Michelle Brodrick began as Principal of Loreto College Ballarat in July 2020. Michelle believes in the power of education to make a difference in the lives of young people and leads with care and compassion. She is dedicated to the values of a Loreto education and continuing the work of Mother Gonzaga Barry who established Loreto College Ballarat 150 years ago.

Prior to joining Loreto College Ballarat Michelle held a number of senior leadership positions including Deputy Principal at St Joseph’s College, Newtown, and Assistant Principal at Clonard College, Geelong.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), Master of Education, and Master of Business Administration (Executive).

Chris joined Loreto College Ballarat as Deputy Principal in 2021. Her professional focus has been on organisational culture development through leading curriculum, wellbeing, and pastoral care, with a passion for holistic and purposeful strategic planning enhancing student experience.

Chris has presented on a range of education topics both nationally and internationally inspiring educators to develop innovative authentic programs that develop a passion for learning. Developing curious, creative, compassionate, and ethical women of action is at the heart of all we do here at Loreto and providing quality education that celebrates inclusivity, respect and trust is what Chris loves about the College.

Chris has worked as a teacher and senior leader in numerous roles at leading day and boarding, co-educational and girls’ faith-based schools in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Ballarat, where lived values are at the heart of a rounded education.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma of Education Administration, Master of Education, Graduate Certificate of Education Research, and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).

Kerryn commenced with Loreto College in 2006 and has held several roles during that time, including Year Level Coordinator, VCAL Coordinator, English Faculty Leader, Senior Pathways Coordinator and the Director of 10 – 12. Kerryn is currently Assistant Principal: Wellbeing where she is responsible for leading a whole school approach to ensuring that students feel safe, valued, connected and supported. In her role Kerryn works with staff to ensure students are equipped with the skills and attributes to enable them to flourish now and in the future. 

Prior to joining Loreto College Kerryn worked in a variety of secondary schools in Auckland and London, the majority of which were Catholic.

Kerryn holds a Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Graduate Diploma (Secondary), and Certificate of Leadership (Catholic Schools).

Brenton Riordan has been the Business Manager and Company Secretary at Loreto College since 2021. In this role, he leads the College’s long-term strategic and operational planning. His responsibilities include College master planning, overseeing major facility and technology upgrades, financial planning and modelling, and delivering continuous improvement projects across the College. As Company Secretary, Brenton also supports the governance functions of the College Board, ensuring compliance, risk management, and sound corporate governance practices.

Before joining Loreto College, Brenton worked as Financial Controller and Corporate Services Manager at a local manufacturing company, where he was responsible for financial oversight, corporate governance, and operational support services. Prior to that, he spent a decade at KPMG Melbourne in various roles across audit, risk consulting, and sustainability services. This breadth of experience has equipped him with strong capabilities in financial management, governance, and strategic planning.

Brenton holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance) and is a Chartered Accountant, having been admitted to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia in 2011.

Christina joined Loreto College in 1995 as a Mathematics teacher, a subject she continues to teach today. Christina was first based at Dawson Street and would later commute between the Dawson Street and Sturt Street campuses before the College amalgamated to the current campus in 2007.

Christina is currently the Director of Staff and Operations and is responsible for overseeing staffing matters such as teaching loads, short-term staff coverage, and recruitment support. Christina also coordinates the logistics of school activities, ensuring staff, students, rooms, and scheduling are aligned and communicated clearly.

Before joining Loreto College, Christina taught in South Australia at Waikerie High School, Grant High School, and East Murray Area School. She also spent three years teaching at St Matthias Primary School in Bethnal Green, London (UK).

Christina holds a Bachelor of Education and Master of Administration (Human Resources).