Ms Umbers is a passionate educator with impressive and well-rounded leadership expertise in both a commercial and educational context. She has extensive experience in leadership positions in independent schools for girls, as well as experience in co-educational environments both in Australia and internationally. 

Prior to moving into education, she held numerous roles in information technology, including in senior management, within the financial services industry. She holds a Master of Education, Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, Graduate Diploma in Computer Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Bachelor of Science, both majoring in Mathematics.

Ms Umbers taught Mathematics at the School between 2003 and 2013 where she held numerous leadership positions as Year Level Coordinator, Acting Head of Mathematics, Acting Head of Curriculum (Years 10 to 12), VCE Co-ordinator and Co-ordinator of the House System. She is also the mother of a past student and is a very passionate skier. She has a strong interest in the wellbeing of staff and students as a key element in supporting excellent outcomes. 

Already possessing a deep understanding of the School, its purpose and culture, Ms Umbers understands the importance of balancing the need for innovation with our core values, as we look to the future and to maintaining our exemplary educational offering. Ms Umbers is very excited and enthusiastic about returning to our school community, and in having the opportunity to build on our past successes and lead us into this next wonderful phase in the School’s history.

Mrs Karen Frost
Chair of the School Board