With 18 years of experience working in education, Simon has discovered his passion for caring for children, teenagers and young adults, particularly those with special needs. He finds immense fulfillment in utilizing his creative skills, including acting and storytelling, to engage and entertain the students he teacher and works with. Witnessing the positive impact he and the creative arts can have on the student’s lives is incredibly rewarding, and he takes great joy in seeing them enjoy themselves at his place of work and at ADS.
Interesting Facts
- Can remember any significant date from memory, particularly AFL Grand Finals.
- Is terrified of Birds!
- Used to get mistaken for a young Keanu Reeves.
- Huge fan of old fashioned movies, patricularly ones starring James Dean.
- Is the proud co-owner of Action Drama Studio along with his wife, Suzanne Barr.
Qualifications
- School Services Officer, Glenroy Specialist School (2007-present)
- Home Care worker, St John of God Healthcare at Home (2009-2012)
- Certificate III in Education, RMIT (2005)
- Fist Aid Trained, Including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis
- Current Working With Children’s Check (WWCC)
Professional Credits
- “Inside Out” (Play) Malthouse Theatre, Actor
- “Roxanne” (Film) ADS Industry, Actor/”Neil”
- “Puffs the Play” (Play) ADS Industry, Actor/”Ernie Mac”
- “Jackie Byrne” (Film) ADS Industry, Actor/”Constable Edward Gordon”
- “Are We Though” (Film) ADS Industry, Actor/”Richard”
ADS-HQ Rosanna Contact Hours:
MON-FRI:
12:30pm – 6:30pm
SAT:
10:30am – 2:30pm
info@actiondramastudio.com.au
Office mobile — +61 497 952 722
ADS-HQ, Rosanna.
40-42 Beetham Parade, Rosanna VIC 3084
The Action Drama SPACE
Suite 7, 83-87 Main Street, Greensborough VIC 3088
