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STAFF IN PROFILE
Many years from now, when you are
no longer teaching, what is one of the
Scotch memories you will reflect on to
warm your heart?
There isn’t one specific memory that
stands out to me; although I do enjoy seeing
the sense of achievement on a boy’s face
when he has completed something that he
is very proud of. When a piece has been
crafted over time, the sense of ownership
increases and in turn the boy becomes more
proud of what he finished.
What is the best advice you have ever
received?
I’m part way through the biography of
William Wilberforce, and I find it fascinating
that he only reached his goal of abolishing
slavery shortly before his death. Often the
difference we strive to see may not happen
immediately, as we would like it to.
Interview:
SAM SCHRODTER
Junior School Teacher
Since arriving at Scotch, via previous teaching appointments with the Education
Department of Queensland and the Victorian Ministry of Education, Sam, who commenced
his career at Scotch in 2019, has settled most comfortably into life as a Scotch Junior
School Upper Primary teacher.
In his brief time as a Year 6 teacher, he has demonstrated skill, impressive curriculum
knowledge and an ability to form strong relationships and engage with his students. He has
adapted to the demands of work both in and out of the classroom, demonstrating cricket,
rugby and basketball skills outside of the classroom, a strong ability with technology and a
great aptitude for preparing and delivering fine coffee. Along with his wife, Amy, and baby
daughter, Frances, he has been a most welcome addition to the Junior School staff.
DEAN GREGORY
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What story will your colleagues tell
about you at your farewell speech when
you retire?
After having a flawless record of on-time
flights over the years for the Year 6 Canberra
trip, some of the other teachers were
convinced that I was the reason that our
flight was delayed five hours on the way up
and cancelled on the way back. This is yet to
be proven.
What has been your biggest challenge
over your time at Scotch?
My biggest challenge over my time at
Scotch so far has been table-tennis at
lunchtime.
What advice would you give our
VCE students as they embark on a life
outside Scotch?
When I finished high school I still wasn’t
sure what I wanted to do as a career, so I
had a gap year to think about it. It was in
that year I decided that I wanted to become
a teacher.
What is your favourite corner of the
School and why?
Having only been at Scotch for just over a
year, I am still yet to get over the view looking
back from the Green Grandstand onto the
Main Oval. It’s pretty special.