Executive Team

Tsae has been the Principal of Trinity Lutheran College since January 2014. She joined Trinity in 2010 as Deputy Head of College after holding several senior leadership positions including Director of Teaching and Learning (Senior School), Director of Teaching and Learning (P to Year 12) and Acting Head of Senior School, at St Hilda’s School (Southport) and John Paul College (Daisy Hill). Tsae has also taught Physics at Raffles Girls’ Secondary School in Singapore and Ipswich Girls’ Grammar School as a mid-career teacher. She completed her PhD in 2018. As Principal,Tsae is the chief executive of the college. She is appointed by the College Board, i.e. College Council, and reports to the Board as regards the proper conduct, management and discipline of the staff and students of the college.

Michael has been in full-time ministry since 1982, serving congregations in Chinchilla, Rochedale, Caboolture and is presently serving as the school pastor of Trinity Lutheran College. Michael has been the College Pastor at Trinity Lutheran College since 2003. Michael’s role includes advising college executives and community on spiritual and theological matters. He facilitates staff and students in their spiritual development, growth and formation; and oversees the worship life of the college, whilst building an understanding and appreciation of Christian faith.

Phillip is a graduate of the University of Southern Queensland and has extensive experience in the commercial construction industry. In addition, Phillip has over 10 years’ experience in the education industry. He was appointed Business Manager to Trinity in January 2015. Phillip is a consultant to the College Council and College Finance Committee and a member on the Little Stars ELC Governance Committee and Trinity Foundation.

Ian is the Head of our Cotlew Street Campus, which houses the Early and Junior Years of Trinity Lutheran College. He commenced at Trinity in 2021. Prior to this, Ian has held Head of Primary, Head of Middle School and Head of Campus positions in Queensland and New South Wales. Beginning his career as a Primary teacher in Brisbane, Ian has also taught Outdoor Education working with all school levels as well as community and adult groups. He holds degrees in Primary Teaching, Religious Studies and a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.

Matthew is the Head of Campus, Middle and Senior Years. He commenced at Trinity in 2020. Prior to that he was the Deputy Principal at Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela and Assistant to the Principal – Special Projects at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosaville. He has taught in state and private schools in Queensland and Victoria. Matthew has a Master’s of Education, Post Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and is a past student of Trinity Lutheran College. Matthew’s role at Trinity is to oversee the Middle and Senior Years programs at the college.