Board of Studies Liaison Officers (BOSLOs) are highly experienced teachers who are seconded by the Office of the Board of Studies to provide advice and assistance to schools and the community on matters relating to Board of Studies policies and programs. There are nine BOSLO offices located across the state. Three are situated in metropolitan Sydney and six are based in regional centres.

Metropolitan BOSLOs - located at the Office of the Board of Studies in Clarence Street, Sydney

Kim Owens
A teacher of History and English for many years, Kim was previously the Curriculum Coordinator at St Clare's College, Waverley. Before this, Kim was Assistant to the Deputy Principals at Kambala, Rose Bay for more than ten years.
Ph +61 2 9367 8311

Cheryl Russell
Before her appointment as a BOSLO, Cheryl was the Careers Adviser and relieving Head Teacher, Teaching and Learning, at Hurlstone Agricultural High School. She has taught Economics and Geography and has had experience as a relieving Head Teacher, Welfare and Administration.
Ph +61 2 9367 8445

Margot Braithwaite
Margot was previously Head Teacher, English at Springwood High School. She has been a Supervisor of Marking and Chief Examiner in School Certificate English and has taught at both country and Sydney metropolitan secondary schools.
Ph +61 2 9367 8387

Regional BOSLOs

Philippa Young, BOSLO Hunter
Before becoming a BOSLO, Philippa was Assistant Principal at Tenambit Public School. She has served on curriculum teams for Mathematics and has led School Improvement Project Teams and Quality Teaching Practice initiatives. Philippa is based in Newcastle.
Ph +61 2 4924 9976

Edwina McCoy, BOSLO North Coast
Edwina has extensive experience as a teacher and Head Teacher of English in country NSW. Previously Head Teacher, English at Macksville High School, Coffs Harbour Senior College and Nambucca Heads High School, Edwina was the HSC Supervisor of English Marking at Coffs Harbour for many years. She is based in Coffs Harbour.
Ph +61 2 6659 3274

Meredith How, BOSLO North West
Meredith has taught a range of HSIE subjects, specialising in Geography, Legal Studies and Business Services. Previously the Deputy Principal of Barraba Central School, Meredith has held a variety of leadership positions in schools and has also been an HSC Marker for Geography. She is based in Tamworth.
Ph +61 2 6755 5043

Lindy Billing, BOSLO Riverina
Lindy has returned to the BOSLO role after working as the Curriculum Coordinator at Kildare Catholic College since 2003. Lindy is an experienced school executive and English/History teacher and has taught at a wide range of government and Catholic secondary schools in regional NSW. Lindy is based in Wagga Wagga.
Ph +61 2 6937 3889.

Debra Watson, BOSLO South Coast
Debra was previously Head Teacher Secondary Studies at Oak Flats High School. She is experienced in teaching Mathematics in both country and regional secondary schools. As the BOSLO for the South Coast, Debra is based in Wollongong.
Ph +61 2 4224 9940.

Western
The Western BOSLO office is located at Bathurst. The position is currently vacant.