Mrs Tonia Wilkes
For any enquiries please direct to Mrs Kathia Faranda, International Student & Homestay Coordinator, who will be more than happy to assist.
Phone: 0755 684 365
Email: kfara0@eq.edu.au
Head of Arts & Culture, Head of Indigenous, Head of International
Phone: 0755 684 386
Email: twilk35@eq.edu.au
Tonia has been a part of the International team at Elanora State High School for 7 years as Head of Department. She currently teaches the Diploma of Business. She is a passionate advocate for all international students who have come from a diverse array of backgrounds and works to provide a high quality international educational experience for students. The aim of the International program is to provide international students with a life changing experience. International students enhance our school community by sharing their culture, perspectives, knowledge and experiences. The success of the program is evident in students testimonials.
Mrs Kathia Faranda
International Student & Homestay Coordinator
Phone: 0755 684 365
Email: kfara0@eq.edu.au
Kathia has been living on the Gold Coast for 23 years, as a Currumbin and Tugun local together with her husband and two children. Originally from Brazil, Kathia has extensive cultural knowledge from having lived and studied in Brazil, England and most recently in Austria, also making her fluent in Portuguese and Spanish. With a BA in Arts – Linguistics, a Diploma in Youth work & Counselling, Certification in Mental Health Frist Aid and Business Management, she oversees Elanora's International Program, promoting a fun and caring environment to which its success is evident in the student' feedback, as well as the growth of the program.
Mr Brook Rees
International Student Support
Phone: 0755 684 365
Email: bjree0@eq.edu.au
Brook has been a part of the International Team at ESHS for 6 years and his diverse roles sees him working with our ISP students in a number of capacities including EALD support, assistance with Subject Selection, Surfing Program Facilitator and he attends our ESHS excursions and camps to support students with their activities whilst away on our amazing adventures - you may even have Brook pick you up for the airport when you first arrive in Australia! Brook teaches Music, Japanese, Media Arts and Psychology at Elanora State High School in addition the work he does with our Surfing Program. He has spent many years living and working in Japan where he met his wife and together with their two daughters live in Burleigh Heads - when not surfing he is gigging as a bass player around the East Coast of Australia. Working with International Students is his favourite part of his job and he prides himself on working with the best International Team on the Gold Coast.