The Deputy Principal is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the College and deputises for the Principal in her absence. She is responsible for the pastoral wellbeing of students, working closely with members of the senior common room to provide support to the student body.

Annie McGuire 

Annie has significant experience in educational leadership, community building, and student wellbeing across the secondary and tertiary sectors both in Australia and the United States.  Raised in the Northeast United States, she was awarded a Bachelor of Politics at Saint Anselm College before earning a Master of Education from the University of Massachusetts. Her teaching career began at Masconomet Regional High School where she quickly rose to leadership positions, guiding students both academically and on the athletics field. 

Annie's career brought her to Australia, where she became the Head of Middle School at St Leonard’s College in Brighton and later Deputy Principal (Learning and Teaching) at OLSH College Bentleigh, before taking up her role at Mannix College in 2022. There, Annie helped lead the College to achieve Gold Accreditation under the newly established Residential Experience Standard (RES), making it the first Australian residential college to earn this prestigious recognition. 

Annie has professional accreditations in restorative practices, mindfulness, and coaching, and is also a qualified yoga teacher. She has completed the National Excellence in School Leadership Institute (NESLI) Women’s Leadership Course, and currently convenes the University Colleges Australia (UCA) Deans, Deputies, and Directors group to drive improvements in residential colleges across Australia. Outside of work, Annie enjoys cycling, running, yoga, and good coffee. She and her family (husband, Chris; adult children, Caroline, Katie, Harry, and Chloe; and Joe the Border Collie) are excited to be part of the Janet Clarke community.