Deception Bay Campus

Kelly Chambers is the Head of Campus at Kairos Deception Bay, bringing over seven years of dedicated service and a wealth of experience to her leadership role. Previously serving as Deputy Head of Campus, she provided crucial guidance and support to the teaching team while overseeing curriculum development.

Kelly’s educational journey began in Wales, where she taught English and English Literature in a Welsh-language secondary school for six years before moving to Australia in 2012. Now an Australian citizen, she has also worked at a flexi school in Goodna, further enriching her understanding of diverse educational needs. In addition to her extensive teaching and leadership experience, Kelly has recently completed a Master of Education (Research) and is currently working towards a PhD, deepening her expertise in educational innovation and student engagement.

Beyond her professional and academic pursuits, Kelly is a qualified Ju-Jitsu instructor and actively coaches while also training in Judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She is deeply passionate about empowering young people to realise their full potential, encouraging them to embrace challenges and opportunities.

Kelly is excited to lead Kairos Deception Bay into the future, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for staff, students, parents, carers, and the wider community.

Andrew (known fondly across our campus as Bobby) is our Deputy Head of Campus whose role is to provide leadership, guidance and support to the teaching team as well as oversee the curriculum. He is an experienced educational leader who has a passion for working with young people as a teacher, mentor, and coach. Outside of education, Bobby is a dedicated basketball coach committed to the development of athletes in Brisbane.

Bobby is enjoying the challenge of bringing his vast teaching experience to the Kairos team, to serve the wonderful community of students within our college.

James has worked with youth and their families for over two decades, and has greatly enjoyed this journey which has shaped his life as a husband, father and grandfather.

He has a positive outlook on life which involves bringing happiness, joy and a bubbly energy to every room, and to all his everyday connections, youth, educators and the wider community.

Originally from France, Wendy has over 11 years experience working with young people in education, disability support, and trauma-informed practice. She is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces that foster meaningful relationships and genuine human connection. 

Having lived in three different countries, Wendy now calls Australia home and deeply appreciates its unique flora and fauna, warm weather, and relaxed lifestyle. A nature lover at heart, she enjoys hiking, kayaking, and discovering new places.

Outside of work, she also trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu and is a proud mum to two teenagers, a dog, and a cat. Wendy is currently studying a Bachelor of Social Work and is excited to be working at Kairos, where she brings her skills and experience while continuing to grow and deepen her knowledge in this meaningful space. 

Gabby joins the Kairos team with a wealth of classroom experience, having dedicated the past ten years to teaching English in both New South Wales and Queensland. Her expertise extends beyond the curriculum, as she also holds a degree in psychology. This valuable background enhances Gabby’s teaching approach and fosters deeper, more meaningful connections with her students.

Beyond the classroom, she enjoys reading, cooking, immersing herself in nature, and spending quality time with her young family and pupper.
Gabby is passionate about our Kairos tribe and community as well as the life opportunities that meaningful education can offer young people.

Drew joins us at Kairos to teach Ethics, Year 10 Art, and Year 11 and 12 Arts in Practice. Prior to moving into Education, Drew worked full time in the Brisbane theatre community as a writer, director, performer, and creator. He has taught performance and physical actor training around the country and around the world.

Drew is passionate about the role of the Arts in the education and development of young people, and he looks forward to bringing his experience and ability into the creative Kairos mix.

Dan joins the Kairos team with a wealth of classroom experience, having dedicated the past twelve years to teaching Sport and Recreation, HPE, History and Geography.

Dan has been seeking to make a difference in the education space and has joined Kairos to foster meaningful connections with young people and support them in their educational journey.

Beyond the classroom, he enjoys basketball, video games and tabletop gaming, along with spending quality time with his family.

Dan is passionate about our Kairos tribe and community as well as the life opportunities that meaningful education can offer young people.

Madi joins us at Kairos to teach Year 10 Literacy, Year 11 Essential English and Year 12 Essential English, after working with young people for over 5 years in various school settings. Throughout her studies Madi was a Makeup artist, and still loves to help friends and family from time to time with makeup for big events such as weddings. Madi is passionate about helping to make a difference in the lives of young people and loves that she gets to learn so much from the young people as well.

Hailing from Canada, Michael came to Australia on a gap year seven years ago and hasn’t left! With a history of youth work, disability support and coaching, Michael has always enjoyed working with young people in some capacity and teaching became the natural next step in his life.

Michael has a huge passion for life and is always up for an adventure and following his stoke, he loves to share this passion with young people and support them to get out and have a crack at whatever lights their fire. When he’s not teaching, you’ll find him out in the surf catching tubes or getting amongst nature, loves a good sunset. The Kairos’ ethos has drawn Michael to Kairos, and he rallies behind the tribal mentality and belief that even small groups of people have the capacity to change the world. Make sure you ask Mike about his current World Title, too!

Emma began her career in education in 2018, working in both primary and secondary schools in special education and education support. She is currently studying a Master of Secondary Education, further deepening her commitment to inclusive and student-centered learning.

At Kairos, Emma is dedicated to creating a fair and supportive environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed. She believes in fostering integrity, respect, and dedication in both students and educators.

Before joining Kairos, Sia worked as a youth worker in residential care and as a teacher aide at a flexible learning school. Her background is rooted in therapeutic care, supporting young people with complex behaviours through an empathetic, strengths-based approach.

Sia is passionate about helping young people grow, and firmly believes that with grace and encouragement, they can achieve anything they set their minds to. Sia is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where students can learn well and have fun.

Outside of Kairos, Sia is a proud mum of two boys and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is deeply connected to the Kairos tribe and community, and values the life-changing opportunities that meaningful education can bring.

Zion has spent his years post-school widening his social and interpersonal skills through the Disability Support field working in respite care and lifestyle assistance. Both his parents have deep involvements in counselling and the social work sector which saw Zion living in the Northern Territory where he developed his connective abilities with people from a variety of backgrounds and birthed a passion for working with disadvantaged youth, specifically young Indigenous peoples.

Zion’s advocacy for equal opportunities for all individuals of different identities and backgrounds has landed him at Kairos where he is hoping to empower and guide young people embarking on their lives after school. Zion loves a laugh and is also a keen sportsman who is also pursuing a career in professional sport alongside his passion for working with young people.

Joseph has taught in a variety of settings, including Sydney public schools and allied institutions like Kairos. He appreciates being in charge of young students’ education and is positive about the example he provides for them. He believes in not just delivering teaching to children, but also teaching them how to care for themselves both inside and outside of the classroom.

Joe is pursuing a dual degree in Secondary Education and Exercise Science and aspires to be the greatest teacher he can be. He enjoys sharing his passions and having fun on a regular basis. He believes that “our tribe is the future of education.”

Nyah joins us with experience working in a small school’s administration office and library. She is excited about the opportunities that working in independent education provides for both students and staff alike, and is looking forward to working with a team of educators passionate about our tribal education model.

Away from Kairos, Nyah enjoys craft, photography, watching NRL and spending time with family and friends (and her dog of course).

Working across both campuses, Darren is responsible for VET Co-ordination, and Diverse Learning support (NCCD). He has a Bachelor of Education with First Class Honours, Diploma of Ministries and Theology and Cert IV in Career Development. Darren’s passion is developing young people holistically, helping them to be the best that they can be. He believes a flexible and supportive learning environment is crucial. His goal is to assist young people successfully graduate with their senior education QCE while gaining external qualifications.

When not at Kairos, Darren enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two children and being outdoors and active.