Mr Panaccio grew up in the suburb of Macleod and has also been a teacher at Macleod College for over 30 years. He is the son of immigrant parents and places a great value on education and the lifelong opportunities that it provides. In his time at Macleod College he has had the opportunity to undertake leadership positions in a variety of areas (curriculum, wellbeing, careers, pathways, music, student management and engagement) that have given him a holistic view of learning and a deep understanding of the complexities faced by students as they transition through life. As a teacher he taught mathematics and science and was runner up in the 1992 Victorian “Excellence to State Education” Award.

Ms Wan has experiences of working with young people in different education settings for over 15 years overseas and in Australia. She is dedicated to supporting international students transitioning, adjusting and thriving at Macleod College with her background as a classroom teacher and an alumna of Monash University who studied as an international student. Ms Wan teaches English as an Additional Language and has been part of the teaching team in our Intensive English Language Centre. 

Mrs Karalis is a passionate teacher whose energy in the classroom inspires each student to  engage and progress in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Mrs Karalis has tapped into her 20 years of experience with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Humanities education to design a vibrant 20 week curriculum incorporating excursions and incursions, with specialist classes in art, physical education, music, mathematics and science.