Board of Directors - Lutheran Education Australia Limited
Directors
Bennett, Debbie
Vogt, Heather
Lange-Mohr, Jill
Materne, Chris
Consultants
Schmidt, Lisa
Crooks, Tanya
Fielke, Craig
Minke, Colin
Debbie Bennett
BT (JunPrim), GradDipThEd, GAICD
Debbie taught in Lutheran schools for 12 years after which she moved into administration and operations within the growing family business – firstly their own Almond property, moving into Almond Harvest Contracting, and then as the Australian distributors of spare parts and service and maintenance providers for three US manufacturers of nut harvesting equipment. Since ceasing teaching, she served on the local Trinity Lutheran College Council (Mildura Vic) – including 11 years as Chair, and 7 years on the Council for Lutheran Education – Vic, NSW, Tas. Debbie is an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Congregation, Mildura.
Heather Vogt
DipT, BEd, MEd
Heather Vogt has been involved in Lutheran education for many years, both as teacher, school leader and Principal of Endeavour College. Recently, Heather spent six months in a temporary capacity as Principal at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Howard Springs, NT. Heather brings a range of skills to the LEA Board including strategic planning, public relations and communication, risk management and human resource management. She also serves on the LESNW Board and the Immanuel College Board and is a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Glenelg.
Jill Lange-Mohr OAM
MBA, Grad Cert Ed Lead, BEd, FACEL
Born in Dalby, Queensland, to devout Lutheran farming parents, Jill began her teaching career at Grace Lutheran College in 1980 and continued working full-time in education for 43 years, including 20 years in the private tertiary sector, before retiring as Head of College (CEO) of Geelong Lutheran College in December 2023. Jill has served in teaching and leadership roles in Lutheran schools, on boards in the corporate, health and Queensland government sector, and in various capacities on Lutheran boards and committees including LLL Australia and St Peters Lutheran College Indooroopilly. She was the Founding Principal of St Peters Lutheran College's second K - 12 campus at Springfield from 2008 to 2018. In 2020, Jill was honoured to receive an Order of Australia (OAM) for her contribution and services to education. Jill is an active member of St John’s Lutheran Church Geelong.
Chris Materne
BPSych(Hons), PhD, MAHRI
Chris Materne has a wide variety of professional experience in private sector, state government, and tertiary education settings as well as recent service in the Office of The Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Chris brings a range of practical expertise to the LEA Board, including especially in human resource management. She is an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, Warradale, and a past member of the Immanuel Primary School governing council and has served as Chair in both bodies.