Paul Clohesy
Principal

Paul began his tenure as Principal of Trinity College at the beginning of Term 4 2019. Since then Paul has relished the opportunity to lead the school and loves the rewards and challenges that principalship of a Catholic secondary school provides.

Paul came to Trinity after serving for four years as principal of Mt St Patrick College Murwillumbah in northern NSW. Prior to that appointment Paul spent seven years as Deputy Principal of St Joseph's College in Geelong and has also worked at Monivae College in Hamilton and Salesian College in Chadstone.

Paul completed his undergraduate degree at Monash University before moving to ACU for his Graduate Diploma of Secondary Education and Graduate Certificate in Religious Education. He returned to study to complete a Master of Education at Melbourne University.

Paul is passionate about making sure Trinity College is the best school it can be and that the students are provided with an excellent and engaging education that meets their needs within a community that supports and cares for them as individuals. He wants all Trinity College students to enter their life beyond school with a clear future pathway and a social conscience that will result in them never seeing a need without doing something about it. When Paul is not at work you will find him amongst the waves at Ocean Grove or watching his children playing sport.

Lucy Cassar
Deputy Principal

Lucy brings with her over 15 years of experience in education, having worked across a range of sectors as both a classroom teacher and a leader in Learning and Teaching. With a background in science education, she is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging learning environments where young people can thrive—both academically and personally.

From her very first conversations with Trinity staff, Lucy was drawn to the strong sense of connection within the school community. She admired the shared values, the commitment to student wellbeing, and the focus on educating the whole person. These qualities aligned perfectly with her own educational philosophy.

Outside of work, Lucy enjoys spending time with her two children. Whether they’re baking, gardening, or exploring rockpools along the coast, she finds joy in the simple moments that nurture curiosity, connection, and presence—values that also inform her work as an educator and leader.

Daniel Rodway
Director of Catholic Identity and Culture

Commencing at Trinity in 2014, Daniel’s previous roles at the College include Social Justice Coordinator and English Learning Area Leader. In 2022, Daniel commenced in his current role, focussing on the key areas of social justice, prayer and liturgy, student retreats, and staff formation.

Daniel initiated Trinity's Tanzanian Immersion in 2017, and whilst in Africa his faith perspective was enriched by the spiritual concept of 'Ubuntu', which in English roughly translates to 'we are human together.'

Daniel was awarded a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Secondary Teaching from Deakin University. His further studies include a Graduate Certificate to teach Religious Education (University of Divinity) and the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (Melbourne Training International). He loves being a Dad and his favourite pastime after hours is spending weekends and holidays with his family.

Natalie Holt
Director of Wellbeing

Natalie has a long-standing affiliation with Trinity, having attended the College as a student in the mid 1990s. After teaching in the primary school sector for a number of years, Natalie stepped back onto Trinity soil as a Homeroom Mentor to Year 7 students in 2004.

Since then, Natalie has gained valuable leadership experience as Year 8 Coordinator for five years before taking on the role of Director of Students. Her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Teaching was completed at Australian Catholic University in Ballarat, and Natalie continues to undertake various courses that build on her knowledge and passion for promoting relational advocacy, collaborative conversations and implementing evidence-based practices that support the mental health of Trinity students.

Natalie loves reading and when she isn’t glued to the pages of a gripping novel, she can be found spending time travelling this beautiful country of ours with her family.

Matthew Rathgeber
Acting Director of Learning (Years 7-9)

Matthew joined Trinity College in 2023 as an English and Humanities teacher before stepping into the role of Head of Students. During this time, he has worked closely with staff to strengthen student engagement and support the implementation of the Behaviours for Learning Framework across the College.

He brings extensive leadership experience from Catholic and State schools in Victoria and New South Wales, including roles as Year Level Coordinator, Head of House, Head of English, and Head of Wellbeing, along with service on Child Safety Committees. Matthew has taught Senior History, English, and Geography and is passionate about supporting strong teaching practice and mentoring early career teachers.

Matthew holds a Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education, a Graduate Diploma of Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and History. He believes students learn best when relationships are strong, expectations are clear, and the classroom feels calm and steady.

Outside of school, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family and dogs, and he loves exploring new places during the holidays.

Karen Hart
Director of Learning (Years 10-12)

Karen gained a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching in New Zealand and worked for several years in rural schools in Taranaki focussing on senior curriculum development. In 2004 Karen and her family moved to Australia and she worked for eight years in Human Resource Management developing initiatives around employment retention and implementing legislation requirements for businesses.

In 2019, Karen commenced at Trinity and in 2020 was appointed as VCE Coordinator. She is an advocate for all young people to have access to quality education and opportunities to achieve their goals and is passionate about students discovering their future career, defining their learning pathway through subject selections and achieving their goals.

Karen is an active member of the community and enjoys watching her three children play sport and catching up with family.