Casey Grammar School’s chaplain, Monique Riviere-Pendle, has made the 2024 Educator Hotlist.
The annual list recognises the country’s most innovative and committed teachers who have significant influence in their classroom and school community.
Each year, schools across the country nominate hundreds of teachers whom they feel have made a real difference in the lives of their students and colleagues.
Monique is one of a handful of teachers from Victoria to be selected for this year’s Hotlist.
“I feel very humbled to see my name on the list. I work with many incredible people at Casey Grammar, and there are many teachers around the country who are very deserving. Being included on the list this year is a surprise to me,” Monique said.
Since first arriving at Casey Grammar in 2017, Monique has had a wide-ranging role.
She coordinates Religious Education and Ethics and supports and encourages teachers in her department to develop and grow their skills.
She coordinates the school’s extensive Social Justice Program, organises fundraising and volunteering initiatives and has built key relationships with local charities.
Monique also leads Commissioning and Chapel services, provides caring pastoral support to students and staff, and, in her role as transition coordinator, supporting students as they move from primary school into their senior school years.
Monique has also been a key figure in spearheading Casey Grammar’s first Reconciliation Action Plan, creating meaningful steps to promote reconciliation within the school community.
“I’m very fortunate that my job has evolved to bring together such a unique combination of different areas in the life of the school. No two days are the same and I love the work I am privileged to do,” Monique said.
“Each day I simply hope to play my part in making Casey Grammar a place where people feel that they belong and where they feel safe and valued.”
