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North-Eastern Montessori School operates as a not-for-profit, company limited by guarantee. Under the terms of the School Constitution, the School Board is comprised of both member elected Directors and Board appointed Directors. At any time there is a minimum of five and maximum of nine Board Directors. Our Principal and Business Manager are also members of our School Board.

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Dr Josh Fergeus

Board Chair

Josh was appointed to the Board as an Independent Director nominated as Chair in March 2024.
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Dr Jade McEwen

Member - Audit, Risk & Compliance

Jade is a current school parent who was elected to the Board in 2021.
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Alison Leeson Member - Infrastructure, Building & Grounds

Alison Leeson

Member - Infrastructure, Building & Grounds

Ali is a current school parent elected to the Board in 2025. She has over 20 years of experience in Project Management and Contract Administration of large-scale public infrastructure.
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Robyn Gunn – North-Eastern Montessori School

Robyn Gunn

Board Member

Robyn Gunn is a highly experienced Emergency Medicine Physician and healthcare leader with a strong commitment to community, education and clinical excellence.
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Sabuhi Chishty

Board Member

Sabuhi is an Independent Director who brings over 30 years of experience in education, specialising in strategic leadership, curriculum innovation, and inclusive school improvement.
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Richard Smith - Board Member - North-Eastern Montessori School

Richard Smith

Board Member

Embarking on his education career in 1977, Richard Smith brings extensive experience in teaching and leadership positions across Independent, Government and Catholic schools, including Principal and Deputy Principal roles. 
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Headshot of Board member Aloka Dias

Aloka Dias

Board Member

Aloka is a current school parent and has been part of the North-Eastern Montessori community since 2019. She is a CPA-qualified finance professional with an MBA from Staffordshire University.
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During 2020, as well as working on our rebranding, the School Board spent considerable time reviewing and renewing the Strategic Plan for our School. Below you will find the new Strategic Plan which documents the four main pillars that will guide our activity and development during the coming years.

Our School is run by the North-Eastern Montessori School Association, trading as North-Eastern Montessori School.

The AGM of the School Association happens in May, and parent members may nominate for vacant board positions via the nominations handbook.