Tony Keeble - Principal

Educational ethos – Teaching young people to be sustainably resilient in todays and tomorrows societies.
Happily married with four amazing young girls who love being outside.
Spent 10 years working overseas in a variety of positions from cleaning public toilets, washing dishes, running a raft company to being the Director of Mountain Management at a ski resort in California.
Interests – Family, friends, cooking and being outside.

Education History

Currently undertaking a PhD in outdoor education and social capital in rural communities in Victoria.
Completed a Masters in environmental education.
Completed a Graduate Diploma in education.
Completed a Bachelor of Arts in outdoor education.
Year 12 at Mount Beauty Secondary College.

Employment History

Currently Principal of the Outdoor School - Bogong & 15 Mile Creek

Principal of Mount Beauty Primary School.
Principal of Nykina Mangala Community School (Kimberly region in WA).
Principal of Purnululu Indigenous Community School (Kimberley region in WA).
Lecturer at Latrobe University Bendigo – outdoor education department.
Teacher at Wesley College Environmental Centre, Chum Creek.
Director of mountain management Royal Gorge ski resort, California.

Cherie Gottschling

I work in the office at 15 Mile Creek as the Assistant Business Manager. I really enjoy seeing students enjoying our school and learning about the beautiful natural environment we have surrounding our school. Our teachers love working with young people, sharing their passion for the bush and helping students to develop their outdoor skills. I hope you enjoy your journey at our school, I am sure it will be awesome.

David Cavicchiolo

I really enjoy welcoming students into our school community. 15 Mile Creek is all about living and learning in and around the natural environment. I love spending time in the bush, and it is really special to be able to share this experience with students at 15 Mile Creek. I particularly like being outdoors with my family in the mountains, playing and fishing in rivers and creeks and with the animals on our farm.

Robyn Oliver

My name is Robyn and  I am the cleaner at  Fifteen Mile Creek. The variety in role from day to day makes my work enjoyable.  The beautiful location of our school and the great programs on offer ensure the students who visit have a positive experience and learn about our natural environment.

In my personal time I enjoy being involved in local sports and with local sporting clubs.

James Chambeyron

I am the grounds person at 15 Mile Creek, I also look after the gardens at the school.  Growing food onsite for the students is one of our developing goals, I enjoy seeing the students delight when they stand beside the orange or mandarin trees and enjoy the fresh tree ripened fruits, it gives me great satisfaction. I hope you get to enjoy the great outdoors at 15 Mile Creek and get involved in a bit of gardening during your program.

Sue Lowe

Hi,  I’m Sue and I work in the kitchen at 15 Mile Creek where we prepare fresh healthy and very yummy food. I enjoy cooking fresh food, especially when it is straight from the garden.

Sam Richards

I am the maintenance person at 15 Mile Creek – that means I fix stuff that breaks. I also fix the bikes that you will ride on the tracks through our natural bush setting. You will probably see me around the school with a toolbox in my hand.

Lyndon Dodd

G’Day. I’m Lyndon the cook at 15 Mile Creek. Here at 15 Mile Creek we endeavour to offer students hearty, home cooked regional produce. During your time at our school you will be involved in the hospitality team helping to run the kitchen at meal times, always great fun and very rewarding. Catch you around the salad bar making up a delicious wrap.

Matt Lacey

Hi all. Matt here! Growing up in Myhree I spent a lot of my time hanging out in the 15 Mile Creek Valley. Exploring the creeks, rivers and hills in the local area is how I like to spend my time and for me this job is perfect because it lets me share my love of the outdoors with young people just like you.

Amy Copland

Hi I’m Amy. I’m one of the teachers at 15 Mile Creek. 15 Mile Creek is situated amongst some beautiful bushland and creeks. I love spending time in the outdoors and feel lucky to be able to share this awesome place with the students who come here.

Katrina Butler

My greatest love has always been in exploring and appreciating nature in any way possible. I’ll give pretty much anything a go! Cycling, skiing, paddling, surfing or just camping in a beautiful location with friends or family. I also love to travel overseas and have been very lucky to have taken some amazing trips to beautiful locations. I love to share my experiences with others and enjoy teaching students how to be safe and develop a love of the outdoors too.

Andy McComb

Hi my name is Andy. I'm a teacher here at 15 Mile Creek. I feel lucky to live and work in the amazing 15 Mile Creek Valley. I look forward to sharing your adventurous learning journey and this beautiful natural environment with you.

Owen Dixon

Hello... I’ve been a teacher and principal in primary schools for quite a while, but now I work at 15 Mile Creek.  It’s one of the best places..  What a privilege to work among the gullies and  trees, the mountains and creeks, the rain and the sunshine, the sky and the earth. I look forward to sharing the wonders of 15 Mile Creek with you.

Dave Gilson

G'day folks.  I'm a pretty simple fella really.  I love native hardwood, cold fresh water, live music and people with a sparkle in their eyes.  I don't like cats, shopping malls or gherkins.  I'm all for curious and adventurous learning, if you're keen.

Steve McMurtrie

Hi, I enjoy 15 Mile Creek as my central base in my role as the ROSA Principal Liaison Officer.  I actually work for the Principals of the ROSA Schools. You may or may not see me when you visit 15 Mile Creek as I travel quite a bit to Melbourne and often visit the ROSA Campuses as part of my PLO role.  Feel free to follow this link to find out more about ROSA.   http://www.rosa.vic.edu.au/

Rhys Evans

I am the Campus Principal at the Outdoor School - 15mile Creek Campus. I have a passion for the outdoors and sustainable living. It is very rewarding working with students in this setting and enabling them to become more connected with their environment and to start to think of the impact they have as individuals on our environment.  Working with students from grade 1 to 12 offers plenty of variety and is always stimulating. I feel very lucky to be involved in the Outdoor School.

Pete Christison

G’day. I’m Pete Christison. I like adventure, the bush and getting others into it. That sparkle of joy and interest is what I’m looking for. My background has been working for various schools, 8 years of running an outdoor program in Wangaratta and a stint directing Mittagundi with my wife Suz. Weekends see me building, hanging out with our three kids and getting into adventures whenever we can.

Amy Northwood

G’day all, I’m Amy Northwood, a newer addition to the 15 Mile Creek Team.

I have  a passion for the Australian bush and any outdoor activities that help me get amongst it. I love sharing and teaching about these special places by following animal tracks through the eucalypts, looking for wombat holes and identifying echidna diggings, via foot, bike or raft. How lucky I am to work at such a beautiful place, one that I cannot wait to explore with you.

Zoe Schefe

Hello! I’m Zoe and I’m one of the teachers here at 15 Mile Creek. We are so lucky to live and work amongst such special environments and I cannot wait to explore them with you!

Tasman Cocks

I'm Tasman, more well known as Tas. I'm here this year as a trainee, completing my Cert IV in Outdoor Rec while working at our beautiful school. I'm passionate about all adventurous activities, especially kayaking, hiking and ski touring. We are surrounded by beautiful Australian bush and I can't wait to enjoy it with our visitors.

Sarah Milford

Hey, I'm Sarah one of the trainees at 15 Mile Creek. I'm keen to get to share the wonders of hanging out in the outdoors with anyone and everyone I meet here this year. Can't wait to catch you all in the bush / on a river / lake / mountain sometime!