Our College has a strong Executive Team working closely with our Board.
Our Executive Team is led by our Principal Mr Clinton King, Head of Secondary Mrs Kristie Barber, Head of Primary Mrs Claire Thomas and Business Manager Karen Holmes.
With over a decade of experience in education and leadership, Mr King is deeply committed to empowering young people to reach their full potential. His passion is to see students flourish academically, spiritually, and personally by helping them build confidence, discover their identity in Christ, and develop their unique gifts and abilities.
Grounded in a strong Christian foundation, Mr King strives to guide students toward pathways that reflect their strengths and calling. His highest priority is to serve and honour God, believing that true abundance comes from keeping Him at the centre of life.
Mr King originally joined the Executive Team as Head of Primary in 2022, and during his time as Head of Primary School, he led the team to build on the amazing curriculum initiatives and programs in the school. Mr King commenced the role of Acting Principal in September 2024 before successfully being appointed Principal in April 2025.
Mrs Kristie Barber Joined our executive team as Head of Secondary in July 2024.
Mrs Barber is deeply committed to Christian education. Experienced as a Senior English and Legal Studies Teacher working with secondary students for 15 years and served as the Head of Teaching and Learning in Melbourne. She is dedicated to partnering with parents in the growth and development of their children.
Mrs Barber is committed to fostering a learning environment that aims to cultivate curious learners who ask questions, grapple with challenges, and don’t shrink back from obstacles. She and her team strive to develop resilient problem-solvers who use their voices to advocate for others.
It is her deep hope that every learner become aware that they are caretakers of creation so that they may steward their gifts, talents, and resources for God’s glory.
With over 34 years of experience in private school education, Mrs. Thomas is a dedicated Christian educator and Head of Primary at Foundation Christian College. She is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant learning community where every student is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive academically.
Her leadership is grounded in building genuine relationships with students, families, and staff, ensuring that wellbeing and a sense of belonging are always the highest priority.
Drawing upon her extensive experience, Mrs. Thomas is passionate about the seamless integration of faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of the curriculum, leading with a clear vision to provide a truly Christ centred education that empowers students to grow into compassionate, resilient, and faith filled individuals.
Karen brings extensive experience in finance, business operations and strategic leadership, supported by more than 20 years in senior financial management roles. As a Chartered Accountant, she has led budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, compliance, risk management and long-term financial planning across complex organisations.
She has significant experience within the education sector, providing leadership across finance, human resources, facilities management, governance, government reporting and operational services. Her background includes implementing major business systems, overseeing capital projects and developing processes that improve efficiency, accountability and service delivery.
Karen is known for her collaborative approach, strong organisational leadership and ability to provide clear, strategic advice to executive teams and boards. She brings a commitment to effective stewardship, sound decision-making and supporting the long-term sustainability and growth of the College.