Our Principal Team
Preston High School
Our Principal team embodies our school values of excellence, inclusion, and community and they have an unrelenting focus on student growth.
Sean Butler
Principal
Passionate about public education, Sean has led the establishment of Preston High School since its foundation in 2019. With an enthusiastic Principal Team, Sean has developed a vibrant and collaborative culture where all learners are empowered to grow and contribute to the wider community. Sean has a PhD in Education from the University of Melbourne and has been instrumental in supporting teacher collaboration as a Director in Victoria’s Academy of Teaching and Leadership.
Jessica James
Assistant Principal
Jess is an experienced teacher of Science and has a passion for helping teachers to develop and enhance their teaching practice. She has been a leader in classroom practice and curriculum design that puts students at the centre of the learning process. Jess also has deep expertise in engaging students and school communities with 21st Century technologies and design-based thinking.
Rohan McCarthy
Assistant Principal
Rohan is an experienced English and Media teacher with a passion for the Arts. He is an expert in the use of developmental rubrics, which provide students with the agency and confidence to understand the next steps in their learning. He is a leader in school-wide approaches to literacy and the use of data to support teachers to develop targeted interventions that maximise learner growth.