Wayne's qualifications include a Diploma of Teaching, Bachelor of Arts (Syd Uni), Graduate Diploma in Religious Studies (Edith Cowan University), Master of Education in Administration (Charles Sturt University) and Masters of Education in Educational Leadership (Australian Catholic 'University).

Wayne has served Catholic Education for 38 years the Sydney and Wollongong Diocese. His extensive leadership capacities include Year Coordinator, Sports Coordinator, Religious Education Coordinator, Campus Director, Assistant Principal (in three Catholic schools- Christian Bros Burwood, Holy Spirit College, Lakemba; and Patrician Bros College Fairfield), and most recently Principal at Mount Carmel Catholic College.

Wayne's mission as an educator is to make a difference to the lives of the student's in his schools and would welcome ideas to improve John Therry.