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Secondary boys college Est. in 1950
College Leadership
Welcome to our esteemed College leadership, who bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion to our learning community.
Marco Di Cesare
A committed Marist, Marco has been connected to Marist education since his first entry into the Marist world as a Year 7 student, then as a teacher in a Marist school for 19 years. He experienced first-hand the many benefits that come with being connected to the worldwide institute of the Marists. As both a student and later as a staff member, Marco has remained connected to the ideals of St Marcellin Champagnat and his legacy.
Marco has held various leadership positions in schools and comes to the College with a broad understanding of what it is to be a leader in a Catholic school. After 19 years in the Latrobe Valley at Catholic Regional College and Lavalla Catholic College, Marco returned to Melbourne as Principal of Caroline Chisholm Catholic College. He spent 8 years at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College and over that time oversaw significant improvements across the College.
Understanding the importance of lifelong learning, Marco has a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, a Graduate Diploma of Education and a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from the Australian Catholic University, a Master of Education Policy from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Certificate in Theology from the University of Divinity and has completed a Master of Theology at the Melbourne College of Divinity.
Marco is married to Moira (who is also a teacher) and has two daughters and twin boys who recently finished at the College, along with a myriad of pets!
Phillip Kamay
Deeply inspired by the Marist tradition, Phil is committed to the holistic formation of young people and the development of educators who lead with faith, presence, and high expectations. His leadership philosophy is grounded in the conviction that strong relationships, coherent structures, and a shared sense of mission are essential to flourishing school communities.
Phil currently serves as Deputy Principal – Staff at Marcellin College, where he leads staff formation, professional growth, and organisational practice. Since returning to the College in 2022, he has also served as Director of Students (Years 7–12), strengthening whole-school wellbeing frameworks and fostering a culture characterised by clarity, consistency, and positive learning environments.
A committed advocate for early career teacher development, Phil has held a range of middle and senior leadership positions across Melbourne Catholic secondary education. His experience spans student wellbeing, instructional leadership, and campus leadership. He has designed and delivered strategic professional learning initiatives that build teacher capability, enhance pedagogical practice, and support the implementation of evidence-informed classroom management approaches.
Phil’s dedication to teacher formation extends into higher education. He serves as a Casual Academic at Victoria University and Guest Lecturer at Australian Catholic University, working with pre-service and postgraduate educators in pedagogy, professional identity formation, and effective classroom practice. He is also a sought-after presenter across school sectors, facilitating professional learning in early career development, instructional coaching, and the cultivation of high-expectation classroom cultures.
He holds a Master of Business Administration (Executive),Master of Teaching, Bachelor of Music, Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary), and Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of Risk. Phil lives locally with his wife, Marcelle, and enjoys time on the golf course.
Geralyn McCarthy
Geralyn comes to Marcellin College after spending many years at Thomas Carr College in Melbourne’s west where she held roles such as Director of Faith and Mission and Director of Student Services.
Geralyn has also worked in a variety of counselling and other senior executive roles across the health, welfare and education sectors.
Geralyn has had a strong interest in child safeguarding and has been responsible for the implementation of child safe standards in a variety of settings, including schools, parishes and within a religious congregation.
Geralyn’s faith and commitment to living out the Word of the Lord is reflected in her continued learning and work each day. She is involved in a number of young adult faith formation activities at her local parish including facilitating retreats for youth and young adult leaders.
Geralyn has undertaken extensive education including a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Melbourne, as well as a Grad Dip in Education. She has completed her Master of Education (Student Wellbeing); Master of Theological Studies (Uni of Divinity); Grad Cert in Education: Safeguarding Children and Young People (ACU); Geralyn is currently completing higher research studies at the University of Divinity in the field of Systematic Theology (Ecclesiology)
Geralyn is married with two young adult sons and can often be found down at beaches near Apollo Bay, one of her favourite spots.
Suzanne Farley
Suzanne has more than 20 years’ experience in education with a strong connection to the Marist Charism. She was educated at Catholic College Sale and started her teaching career there before moving to Lavalla Catholic College, both Marist schools. Suzanne then moved to Melbourne where she was the Deputy Principal of Learning and Teaching at Caroline Chisholm Catholic College for 6 years before joining Marcellin College.
Over the years Suzanne has held numerous leadership positions including House Coordinator, Learning Leader and Director of Learning.
Suzanne holds an Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Biomedical), a Graduate Diploma of Education and a Master of Education (Educational Leadership and Policy) from Monash University.
Suzanne is an avid reader and enjoys city escapes to her hometown in Gippsland.
Rocky Gentile
Rocky has been a member of the Marcellin College community for more than eleven years. In his time at the College, Rocky has held a range of leadership positions including House Leader, Head of Football and Cricket and acting College Coordinator. He is passionate about all students learning and flourishing here at Marcellin through their involvements in classes and co-curricular activities. Rocky has a strong connection to the Marist Charism and the example of St Marcellin.
He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Master in Educational Leadership (Curriculum) and is currently the Deputy Principal of Student Wellbeing. Rocky has two young daughters who have already shown a keen interest in his passion, cricket.
Johnny Tran
Johnny is an experienced Chartered Accountant who brings a wealth of management experience from diverse sectors, including private wealth management, health, government and Catholic education. Growing up in a devoted Catholic family, Johnny is passionate about the Marist Charism and is committed to ensuring Marcellin College's financial health and operational excellence align with its values and mission.
Prior to joining Marcellin College, Johnny served as Business Manager at the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools (MACS). Johnny's extensive career also includes establishing his own financial consulting business and holding various finance leadership positions at the Brotherhood of St. Laurence, Austin Hospital, the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, and the Department of Health.
He holds a Bachelor of Economics and a Bachelor of Accounting from the Australian National University.
Johnny enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures and cuisines with friends and family, and walking his dog in his free time.