Our Staff

Executive Officer

Deb Hull headshot

Dr Deb Hull

Executive Officer

Deb supports the HTAV Board in strategic planning and governance, manages and coordinates the work of the HTAV staff, and advocates for History and History teachers in a range of forums.

Deb works Monday to Friday.

Events and Member Services

Myra Karantzas

Myra Karantzas

Events Manager

Myra manages HTAV professional learning events and student lectures, and contributes gifted education expertise to the History Enrichment Program.

Myra works Monday to Friday.

Michelle Pitcher

Michelle Pitcher

Membership Coordinator, Executive Assistant 

Michelle handles HTAV memberships and member benefits, and provides administrative support for events. She is also the Executive Assistant to the EO.

Michelle works Monday to Friday.

Guy Nolch

Guy Nolch

Editor, Agora 

Guy produces HTAV’s professional reading journal, Agora.

Guy works Monday and Tuesday.

Marketing and Sponsorship

Kristen Skinner

Kristen Skinner

Partner Management Lead

Kristen builds partnerships with other organisations to benefit our members and promote History education. She is the contact person for exhibitors and sponsors.
Kristen works Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

HTAV Publishing

Georgina Argus

Georgina Argus

Publishing Manager

Georgina oversees HTAV Publishing, developing innovative print and digital resources for students and teachers.

Georgina works Monday to Thursday.

Sally Bond

Sally Bond

Publishing Coordinator 

Sally is HTAV Publishing’s in-house graphic designer. She also looks after permissions and marketing. 

Sally works Tuesday to Thursday.

Giuliana Cincotta

Giuliana Cincotta

Publishing Officer 

Giuliana is HTAV Publishing’s in-house editor. She also collaborates with other HTAV departments, providing editing and proofreading support.

Giuliana works Tuesday to Thursday.

Education and Consultancy Services

Tanya Gordon

Tanya Gordon

Manager, Education and Consultancy Services 

Tanya collaborates with HTAV partners to produce high-quality resources for use in History classrooms. She leads the HTAV outreach professional learning program (delivered in schools), and oversees work on HTAV’s online, on-demand professional learning courses. Tanya is a source of History education advice for HTAV members and staff.

Tanya works Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Finance and Operations

Shaun Silcock

Shaun Silcock

Accounts and Administration Officer 

Shaun is responsible for accounts receivable, processing orders for HTAV Publishing and the HTAV Shop, and is the hub of our office administration.

Shaun works Tuesday to Friday.

Tanya Roberts

Tanya Roberts

Finance and Operations Manager 

Tanya oversees the financial management of the HTAV, supports the HTAV Board in financial governance, strategy and fulfilling Company Secretary duties. Tanya is the contact for accounts payable.

Tanya works Monday to Thursday.