Staff

Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh—BA, GDipEd, MEdSt, MACE, MACEL, MAICD

Ms Jacinda Euler Welsh is a strong advocate for the broad, liberal education offered at Girls Grammar, and possesses a deep and authentic understanding of girls’ education.

Ms Euler is passionate about educating the next generation of young women, inspiring them to be adventurous, maintain an open-minded approach to life and value the power of their education to build a more just world.

Ms Euler’s career began in advertising, first in San Francisco and then in Sydney and London, before she returned to Australia to study education. Ms Euler holds a Bachelor of Arts (Cold War History and Literature) and a Master’s Degree in Education Studies. Ms Euler previously taught at Girls Grammar (2000 to 2007), held positions in Sydney as Head of Middle School at Pymble Ladies College and Deputy Principal at Redlands, and returned to BGGS as Principal in 2013.

In 2023, the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) Queensland awarded Jacinda Euler Welsh the prestigious Miller-Grassie Award for Outstanding Leadership in Education. She also received a national ACEL Leadership Award, in recognition of her visionary and influential approach to educational leadership. Her expertise is often sought beyond Girls Grammar, and in 2023 she was appointed to the Queensland Futures Council, a forum of Queensland leaders who contribute to the State’s economic and social growth.  

Mrs Anne Ingram—BSc, DipEd, AMusA, MACEL, MEd (Leadership&Mgt)

Mrs Anne Ingram is Deputy Principal at Brisbane Girls Grammar School, where she has worked for more than 20 years. Mrs Ingram commenced at the School as a Science teacher, before she pursued her passion for student care through the role of Head of House. Mrs Ingram was then appointed Dean of Students, before progressing to the position of Deputy Principal (Students) in 2017. In January 2019, Mrs Ingram was appointed Deputy Principal.

Mrs Ingram is passionate about ensuring students are equipped to embrace the challenges of the future with a spirit of optimism and become thoughtful, resilient, and confident young women.

Dr Bruce Addison—BA, BBus(Econ), BEdSt, PhD, DipEd, MAICD, FACE, FACEL 

Dr Bruce Addison is Deputy Principal (Academic) at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Prior to this position, Dr Addison held the role of Dean of Curriculum and Scholarship. An experienced educator, Dr Addison has held leadership positions in boys’, girls’ and co-education schools as well as the tertiary sector; for many years he coordinated and taught postgraduate courses in leadership and curriculum at The University of Queensland.

A widely-published scholar, Dr Addison’s work has featured in international peer-reviewed and national editor-reviewed journals. His areas of expertise and interest lie in the fields of leadership and the development of professional practice, particularly in the context of practice deepening and change. Dr Addison is a life member of the Queensland Economics Teachers Association, a Queensland Fellow of the Australian Council of Educational Leaders and a Fellow of the Australian College of Educators.

Ms Jane Hailes joined Girls Grammar as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary to the Board of Trustees in March 2023. A BGGS alumna, Jane has more than 20 years’ experience in financial and professional services, including roles with Macquarie, KPMG and Allianz. A Chartered Accountant with degrees in Commerce and Business Management, Jane possesses strong industry knowledge across auditing, consulting, budgeting, reporting and controls.

Ms Hailes is also a member of Queensland Futures Institute’s Economics Council, which contributes to the public policy debate on Queensland’s economy and finances.

She is responsible for the strong financial performance of the School, in addition to overseeing the School’s Information Technology, and Property and Facilities functions.

Ms Melinda Egan—BA, GDipEd, MEd

Ms Melinda Egan commenced as Dean of Students at Brisbane Girls Grammar School in January 2022, joining BGGS from Brigidine College, Indooroopilly, where she held the position of Deputy Principal (Students). Ms Egan brings more than 25 years’ experience in teaching and education leadership, in a range of academic and pastoral roles.

Ms Egan has a strong sense of purpose in relation to girls’ education, and encourages the holistic development of young women, as they become independent contributors to the community. She is committed to enabling young women to know their value and empower them to discover a meaningful and flourishing life.

Mr James Keogh—DipTeach, BEd, MEd, MACE, MAIP, MACEL

Mr James Keogh joined Girls Grammar as Dean of Studies and Learning Analytics in 2016, becoming Dean of Studies in early 2019. Mr Keogh brings more than 30 years’ teaching and senior management experience across the education sector to Girls Grammar, most recently as Head of Secondary Teaching and Learning at Moreton Bay College.

Mr Keogh possesses extensive knowledge about the intricacies and application of guidelines that govern the design and delivery of education in Queensland. Mr Keogh is responsible for the implementation of the School’s academic programs, student credentials and data analytics, including subject selection across all year levels and use of student data to enhance teaching and learning.

Ms Tennille Cummings—BSc, GDipEd, MEd(Leadership & Mgt), MACEL

Ms Tennille Cummings is Dean of Operations at Girls Grammar. Initially commencing as Dean of Academic Administration in early 2016, Ms Cummings has more than 20 years’ experience in education leadership, combined with teaching roles at schools across New South Wales and the United Kingdom. Prior to joining the School, Ms Cummings was Head of Academic Administration at Wenona School.

Ms Cummings’ extensive experience supports her role at Girls Grammar, in which she contributes to the strategic planning, leadership and management of the School. Ms Cummings and her team are responsible for the administrative support of all academic programs, timetabling and scheduling of School events and activities.

Ms Veena Herron—BJourn, BCommun (Hons), GradCert (Research), MIR

Ms Veena Herron is Director of Communications and Engagement at Brisbane Girls Grammar School. Ms Herron joined the School in 2017, initially as Communications Manager. In her current role, she is responsible for the School’s Communications, Community Engagement and Events functions.

Ms Herron holds more than 15 years’ experience in corporate communications and community relations roles, predominately across the healthcare, education and construction sectors. Her expertise in sustainable marketing, corporate and internal communication, and education marketing has received industry recognition at an international, national and state level. Her academic work has also been published in peer-reviewed journals.

Ms Herron’s extensive experience supports her role at Girls Grammar, in which she prioritises strategically effective communications, and meaningful and authentic community relations with current, enrolled, and prospective Girls Grammar families.

Ms Retha Wood—BA(Psych), BCom(Hons)(Industrial Sociology), MBA, MAHRI

Ms Retha Wood joined Brisbane Girls Grammar School in 2019 as the Director of Human Resources.

With almost 20 years’ experience in operational and strategic Human Resources (South Africa and Australia), Ms Wood has worked across professional services, technology, agriculture and most recently, education. She is also a Board Director at Suited to Success/Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organisation that supports people in overcoming barriers to secure employment.

In her role, Ms Wood is responsible for the delivery and oversight of a high-quality and strategically aligned human resources function for the School, including the attraction, development, engagement and retention of high calibre academic and professional staff.