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Cassia Costain (3)

ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology: Web Development Specialisation

Meet Cassia, a dynamic and enthusiastic trainer with a knack for connecting with students thanks to her youthful perspective. She brings a fresh and adaptable approach to teaching, making learning engaging and enjoyable. A self confessed nerd who will debate about anything and everything.

Dream superpower: “Teleportation. I want to be able to go anywhere and see everything in an instant.

Favourite quote: “All we need is a little energon, and a lot of luck.” – Optimus Prime, Transformers the Movie (1986)

Illy Costain

ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology: Business Analysis Specialisation 

Meet Illy, a creative trainer who uses storytelling to simplify complex ideas. With a background in Drama and Creative Writing, she makes learning engaging and relatable through real-life examples.

Passionate about leadership, Illy believes true leaders inspire others. Outside teaching, she’s a published writer and escape room fan—she’s completed over 30 and even designed two herself.

Her guilty pleasure? Chocolate – though she she refuses to feel guilty about enjoying life’s little pleasures!

Dream superpower?  “Healing. Health is a basic human right that no one should be denied, so I would make it my mission to help everyone.

Ivan Schoonraad

ICT50220Diploma of Information Technology: Business Analysis Specialisation & Database and Data Management Specialisation

Meet Ivan, a sharp, detail-oriented trainer with a practical business mindset. With over 10 years of experience as a Health, Safety & Quality Manager in South Africa’s telecom industry, he now teaches Business Analysis at Mindroom, delivering structured, real-world-focused lessons.

Often called a pessimist, Ivan prefers “realist”—he expects the unexpected and faces challenges head-on. He values second chances, believing growth comes through mistakes. Outside the classroom, he’s a devoted father to his daughter in South Africa and a lifelong gamer, drawn to digital fantasy worlds since childhood.

Guilty pleasure? “Getting lost in immersive open-world RPGs—though time for gaming is becoming rarer these days!

Dream superpower? “Cloning. Because there’s never enough time, and I’d love to do everything and be everywhere at once.”

Lisa Taylor

BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management & BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management

Meet Lisa, an intuitive and passionate trainer who believes that learning is a transformative journey beyond the confines of a classroom. With a keen ability to adapt to students’ needs and a zest for life, she infuses positivity into every lesson. Lisa is on a mission to instill confidence in students and inspire personal growth.

Guilty pleasure: “Chocolate and wine. In a perfect world doing both together and reading a book, heaven!

Favourite quote: “Whatever you fight, you strengthen, and what you resist, persists.” — Eckhart Tolle.

Rebecca Reed

CUA60325 – Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design

Meet Rebecca (Bec), a design professional with a unique blend of skills and personality traits that set her apart. With a background in graphic design, life coaching, and insights from psychology studies, she brings a creative yet empathetic approach to her classes.

Bec excels in print design, creating captivating branding, communication materials, reports, and packaging.

Guilty pleasure: “Pastries, sweets and cakes….living near to some of Brisbane’s best patisseries doesn’t help my over indulgence of these.

Favourite quote: “What lies behind us and what lies before us, are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Sean Costain

ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology: Web Development Specialisation &
11358NAT – Certificate IV in Artificial Intelligence for Business
(IT Faculty Manager)

Meet Sean, a versatile IT expert with a diverse background spanning governmental and private sectors. He brings adaptability, an abundance of knowledge, and a holistic approach to our team. Sean has a lifelong passion for technology and a love for open-world gaming.

Dream superpower: “Super speed, as super speed would allow me to read and learn faster.

Favourite quote: “Do or Do not, there is no try.” – Yoda

Shamina Hussein

ICT40120 – Certificate IV in Information Technology

Meet Shamina, a standout IT educator with a unique blend of skills and traits. She emphasises practical knowledge and real-world application, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future careers. Beyond her professional role, Shamina is an avid traveler, exploring diverse cultures, and an enthusiastic reader, with a penchant for mysteries and thrillers.

Dream superpower: “To understand and speak all languages fluently.

Favourite quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela.

Yoshiki Tamashiro

ICT40120 – Certificate IV in Information Technology
& ICT50220 – Diploma of Information Technology: Database and Data Management Specialisation

Yoshiki is a patient, engaging IT trainer who makes complex topics easy to understand. With experience in tech, bartending, and marine instruction, he excels at communication and creates a relaxed, hands-on learning environment.

He simplifies difficult concepts into clear steps, helping students feel confident and supported.

A lifelong sports fan and former teen baseball player, Yoshiki also embraces his night owl side—often gaming or binge-watching dramas until 5 AM.

Dream superpower: Ninjutsu! “If I could use the Clone Technique, I could do multiple things at the same time.

Favourite quote: “It’s not about being the best. It’s about being better than you were yesterday.”  – Angela Duckworth