Tutor Profiles
Jeni Pattison
Jeni Pattison has taught fitness classes with the College for some 18 years and works with all age groups and fitness levels. Among the classes Jeni teaches are aerobics, fitness circuit, stretch, strengthen and relax, tai chi as well as weight training. Jeni is also a personal trainer and is involved in providing continuing education for other fitness instructors. Jeni has an interest in bringing fitness to those who are intimidated by the gym environment and believes fitness needs to be practical, functional and fun. Jeni's approach is to improve health and wellbeing by taking a holistic approach to fitness.
Jeni has produced a guided relaxation CD as well as her own exercise DVD; "Jeni's Resistance Band Workout". She also runs the occasional health retreat. In her spare time she enjoys bushwalking, theatre, live music and dining out.
Shan Chard
The College is pleased to welcome Shan Chard into it's teaching team, offering Songwriting, Ukulele and Bass Guitar.
Shan learnt the ukulele at age four, guitar and keyboards at age six, and studied ballet, tap and modern dance. As a teenager, Shan started playing Bass Guitar and singing with original bands, playing with members of Rose Tattoo, The Whitlams, Neil Murray, Icehouse, and Matt Finish.
Shan progressed to the professional stage with cover bands such as "The Max", "Fun in Acapulco", and "Grease the Summer Nights Show". Shan has a Diploma in Audio Engineering and a Bachelor of Music (Performance - Bass).
Graham Neville
Graham Neville has been teaching at the College since 1998, when he took over the Starting a Small Business¹ course. He came to us with an extensive background in business and industry development, having worked in a number of government agencies that catered to the development needs of New South Wales manufacturers.
Graham now presents a number of management and business related courses on behalf of the College. Married with four children, Graham also has his own business consulting to manufacturing and processing industry on management systems and structure.
Christine Hosking
Christine has a B.A. (Hons.) and M.ED. degrees. She has had extensive teaching experience and a long time interest in aboriginal art. As a collector and teacher she has visited many aboriginal art communities and met respected indigenous artists from Arnhem Land, the Central and Western Desert, the Kimberley and Tiwi Islands.
Christine has worked from some years with well known aboriginal art consultant Dr Garry Darby mounting indigenous art exhibitions in Sydney and visiting remote art communities.
Michael O'Farrell
Michael O'Farrell (M. Comm) is a professionally qualified Marketing Manager with more than twenty years experience gained across a number of industries. He has a special interest in business to business sales.
Michael has recently joined the College to lend his expertise to Marketing and Promoting Your Business.
Camille Valvo
Camille was born in the US, raised in Japan and since 1981 has been based in Australia. She has 'people' credentials spanning 30 years in frontline management training and customer service in the retail, hospitality and travel industries. An accredited speaker and 2006 President for the Sydney Chapter, National Speakers Association.
Camille is a dynamic and professional communicator. Her areas of expertise are: customer relations, communication skills, motivation and success, presentation skills and self esteem.