Tony Keeble

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 Bogong Outdoor Education Centre.

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.

Lisa Ranton

I am the Administration Assistant at Bogong Outdoor School and have lived in this beautiful place all my life. I never get sick of the extreme changes in weather here going from hot dry summers to cold snowy winters and the beauty of Autumn and Spring in between. I feel it is a privilege to have this beauty outside my back door all year round.

Marty Eriksson

Hi, I'm Marty and I am a teacher and the program manager at Bogong. I really love skiing, reading a book and spending time with the family. I enjoy working with young people such as yourselves and watching their growth as they travel through our programs.

Kathy Panozzo

Hi, I’m Kathy and I’m the business manager. I really enjoy working at the Outdoor School with staff who are enthusiastic and passionate about helping students to achieve success. I feel lucky to live and work in such a wonderful part of the world and I’m enthused by the feedback we receive from visiting students and teachers about their positive experiences here in our beautiful and unique valleys and mountains.

Russ Bellingham

Hello there. I work in the mountains because I like an active outdoor lifestyle, be it walking, bike riding, cross country or downhill skiing or paddling. Hopefully after being at Bogong you will really value both the mountains and purposeful activity, as much as I do

Jamie Armitage

I am a Teacher and ICT coordinator at Bogong Outdoor Education Centre. I am a mad keen skier, surfer, rock climber and sailor. I love my job because I get to spend time in the bush and go on adventures with young people. My favorite things in the world are my family and getting out there!

Roger Blackwell

Hi, as the Bogong Campus Principal it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to our school.
I look forward to ensuring that we optimise your learning opportunities whilst you are a part of our community. I personally enjoy any time that I can have in the natural environment, especially the times I have with my family.  Both the mountains and the sea are places I love to be.

Jarrod Paine

I love the outdoors, learning and adventure. Combining these three things with students or my own family is what fills my life. If you asked me to describe my job, I'd say I am a "learning inspirer".

Michelle Forrer

Hi, I'm Mish. I am a teacher as well as the sustainability co-ordinator at the Bogong Campus. I enjoy getting out and about and exploring the beauty of the Australian alps on foot, skis and bike. I also love camping and traveling with my family and sharing the wonders of the bush with young people.

Nicole Rundell

I am another of the teachers at Bogong Outdoor Education Centre. I grew up in the south west of Victoria and love being out of doors in any way. Whether it's spending time on the river or hiking in the mountains, I am passionate about sharing this beautiful part of our world with young people.

Lucy Vardy

Hi, I'm Lucy. I love to hike, and ski tour in the mountains. I also love to grow veggies and drink tea. I am passionate about working with young people in the mountains. It is always exciting spending time in the mountains with young people as I believe they are great places to learn from
and live in. Enjoy your time at Bogong!

Jarrod Quinn

Hi, welcome to the Alps! I love it up here, getting out and about exploring and just being in the mountains, whether its via bike, skis, foot, raft or whatever. I most love riding my bike to work, it’s a great way to start the day and it’s one less car on the road. Enjoy your time in the Alps and hopefully you’ll love them as much as I do!

Alice Hamilton

I like to experience the mountains here through cross-country skiing, bushwalking and cycling. I think it’s important that we all have the opportunity to have special outdoor experiences that get us close to nature and allow us to think, feel and learn about how we are connected to the natural world. I feel lucky to be teaching at Bogong and creating these experiences for young people in the mountains here.

Eric Veikkanen

Hi, I’m Eric and I’m the facilities manager at Bogong. I am a builder by trade and I’m happy to be involved at Bogong keeping all the buildings and vehicles in a tip top condition for the students and staff. My interests are motorbike riding, sailing and skiing and being with my family.

Jeanette Teychenne

Pete Drysdale

Rob Blake

Hi, I’m Rob. Born and bred in the Kiewa Valley I have returned and enjoy the great Aussie bush. I love to explore places, especially on my motorbike, and also enjoy gardening and guitar. Serving the school with equipment and ground maintenance is my specialty.

Phill Rookes

I love cooking fresh food, I love the outdoors, I love the world we live in and I love community. So what a perfect place to work here at Bogong, and look what’s at our back door.   I can’t help to be inspired by nature, family and the people around me.

Deb Crawford

Hi, my name is Deb. I am assistant to Phil in the kitchen area. I love bush walking and exploring our wonderful environment. I enjoy getting out on my bike and spending time with my family whenever they come home. I value how important our environment is and work hard to be mindful when I help prepare the menu each day.  I enjoy meeting the young people that come to Bogong, and hope they find their own special adventure and experiences.

Carly Gurr

“Hi everyone! I am a long way from home, coming to Australia from Canada in December 2014. I am loving Australia – particularly these gorgeous Alps!  I feel so lucky to be a teacher here at Outdoor School, where we get to adventure and explore the mountains and creeks alongside the students.  And although I am getting used to the idea of snakes and spiders, I am still on the lookout for the drop bears!”

Ruby Wright Howie - Outdoor Trainee

I'm Ruby and I am originally from Melbourne and am a trainee at Bogong.  I enjoy spending time in the outdoors and going on adventures in beautiful places.  I have been kayaking with my high school for 5 years and love being on the water.  I am also looking forward to winter and being out in the snow.  In later years I hope to travel more and continue exploring the outdoors.

Zoe Newton - Outdoor Trainee

I am from Whoruly where I grew up on a dairy farm.  My interests include sports and the outdoors.  I like skiing and am super excited for the winter here at Bogong this year.  In following years I look to go travelling and explore Canada and New Zealand and many other gorgeous places.