MONTGOMERY, Joan AM OBE (1925-2024)
Joan was member of The Geelong College Council from 1982 to 1990. She was one of the first women appointed to the council after the introduction of co-education. In her early career, Joan taught in Australia and overseas before her appointment at Head of Clyde School (1960-1960) and Presbyterian Ladies College (1969-1985). She received a Fellowship of the Australian College of Education and in her retirement retained links in education, serving on university, college and school councils. She was awarded an Order of the British Empire in 1976 and made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1986 for her services to education. She was inducted to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2004.