Our Team

Ms Reyna Johanson

Swim School Manager

Reyna Johanson joined our team in October 2022 and is an alumna of Mentone Girls' Grammar (class of 1998). With over two decades of experience in the aquatic industry, Reyna has worked in various settings, including large leisure centers, boutique swim schools, and several private schools. She holds qualifications as a Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety, Infant and Pre-School Aquatics, and Pool Lifeguard. Reyna is excited to return to Mentone Girls Grammar as the Swim School Manager.

Ms Kerri Morley

Head Swimming Coach

Kerri Morley is the most recent addition to our team. She brings over 25 years of combined experience in coaching swimming, surf lifesaving, and kayaking, with an additional 4 years spent as a first aid instructor with the Queensland Ambulance. Kerri competed at a state and national level in swimming throughout her school years winning multiple medals at all levels. Later she went on to represent Australia in two Olympics games as a Kayaker. 

Kerri believes in the importance of swimming as a foundational skill for all sports, and it’s importance to a person’s overall health. She looks forward to welcoming students and athletes of all sporting disciplines and fitness levels.

Mr Dean Murphy

Head Dive Coach

Dean Murphy, our newest addition to the team, brings with him over four decades of invaluable experience as both a diver and a coach. Dean has achieved success at State, National, and International levels in springboard diving, earning numerous accolades along the way. His extensive experience as a coach includes leadership roles at several prestigious dive clubs and private schools, where he has demonstrated exceptional skill and expertise. He also serves as a mindset coach, collaborating with elite athletes, business professionals, and entertainers, aiding divers in swiftly overcoming their mental obstacles. Dean's expertise as a mindset coach promises to greatly benefit our students by providing them with tailored strategies to conquer mental challenges, thereby enhancing their performance and accelerating their progress in diving.

Ms Alana Lund

Programs Coordinator

Alana Lund, a proud Alumnae of Mentone Girls' Grammar (class of 2001), and a current parent, is passionate about teaching families the invaluable skills of swimming. After previously working in the construction industry, she took a career leap after the birth of her three children and earned qualifications in Teaching Swimming and Water Safety, Pool Lifeguard, and in the Fundamentals of Diving. Alana feels privileged and proud to be once again apart of the Mentone Girls’ Grammar community, dedicated to helping children and their families learn essential swimming and water safety skills in a safe and enjoyable environment.