Principal and School Leadership Team
Principal Linda Emms
Linda is a highly respected and experienced educator and leader. She joined Emanuel School as Principal in January 2025 after serving as the Head of Learning and Teaching (K-12) at MLC School in Sydney. She has also held significant roles at other schools including Head of Curriculum at Abbotsleigh, Dean of Creative Arts at The Scots College, and various Year-level co-ordinator positions at Ravenswood School for Girls. Her passion for teaching began in the Technology and Applied Studies faculty as a Design and Technology teacher, and she has honed her skills through her experiences as a leader in both academic and wellbeing roles.
Linda has a strong interest and experience in developing innovative approaches to engage young people in learning. She has been instrumental in cultivating an Indigenous Immersion program and developing key relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learning beyond the classroom has always been a passion for Linda and she is an advocate for the importance of outdoor education and immersive learning experiences as part of the curriculum.
A lifelong learner, Linda is pursuing a Master of Educational Leadership and holds a Bachelor of Education (Design and Technology). She has completed the AICD Governance Foundations course and Financial Acumen for Principals and Leaders (AISNSW). Linda is a regular conference presenter and author of educational thought leadership articles, particularly in Pedagogical Leadership and Technology. She has contributed to the broader educational community through her in involvement as a committee member with the AHISA Directors of Studies conferences.
Linda is a strong advocate for holistic education, inclusion, equality, and diversity. She believes that schools have the privileged role of shaping future generations and that it is essential that we nurture children’s intellectual, ethical and spiritual development, whilst guiding and celebrating the unique strengths of each child.
The School Leadership Team
| Principal | Linda Emms |
| Deputy Principal | Margaret Lowe |
| Head of High School | Adam Majsay |
| Head of Primary | Natanya Milner |
| Director of Jewish Life | Rabba Adina Roth |
| Director of Finance and Operations | Mario Torresan |
| Head of Teaching and Learning K-12 | Julian Abelson |
| Head of Jewish Life, Primary | Adam Carpenter |
| Director of Kornmehl Centre Emanuel Pre-school | Terry Aizen |
| Director of Studies 7-12 | David Camp |
| Director of Students 7-12 | Lauren Korotkov |
| Deputy Head of Primary – Teaching and Learning | Katie Brody |
| Deputy Head of Primary – Wellbeing | Annabelle Turrall |
| Deputy Head of Primary – Operations | Stevie Levenston |
| Director of ICT | Cameron Whiston |