Elissa Andrews

Dean of Faith & Mission

With more than 20 years teaching experience, Elissa is a joyful, passionate and dedicated educator who has taught and formed the lives thousands of young people across North Queensland. Having previously taught at Marian Catholic School in Townsville and St Kieran’s Catholic School in Mt Isa, Elissa joined St Patrick’s College Townsville in 2020. She has a passion for the key curriculum areas of Religious Education, English and the Arts. Her classes are engaging, and students are encouraged to find success in a supportive, creative environment. Although Elissa spent several years abroad teaching in London, she is a local at heart. As a busy mother of four, she enjoys those brief spare moments relaxing on The Strand.