Guy Zangari has worked in the local Western Sydney community for the past 16 years as a Secondary Teacher and he is now keen to represent his electorate of Fairfield with the Robertson Labor team.
Greg is currently the Pastoral Care Coordinator at Freeman Catholic College in Bonnyrigg, having been there for two years. Guy also taught at Patrician Brothers College in Fairfield for over eight years and St Paul’s Catholic College in Greystanes for five years and at Parramatta Marist High Westmead.
In his role as Pastoral Care Coordinator, Guy is responsible for the coordination of the College’s pastoral care program. The program provides students with opportunities for growth in academic, spiritual and cultural areas. Guy’s role in pastoral care has seen him being appointed as the facilitator of a professional learning committee for pastoral care coordinators within the Sydney Catholic Archdiocese, particularly the Southern Region.
Guy is an integral part of the Parish Pastoral Council Committee at his local parish of John the Baptist. As a member of the PPCC he has worked closely with the Parish Priest and other committee members in ensuring the future of the local Catholic community. Guy is also a valuable contributor to the Strategic Planning of the Parish, which recently conducted a parish survey of over 1000 members.
In addition to his PPCC role, Guy has been active in the Parish Ministry. His involvement includes Eucharistic Minister duties, the reading of scripture during services, as well as spending time on Working Bees to maintain the parish grounds.
Guy has previously volunteered at the St Vincent de Paul Society while teaching at St Pauls Catholic College, Greystanes. His role involved the coordination of students and teachers from the College. Led by Guy, the group attended to the needs of the underprivileged in the Penrith and Parramatta areas. The Vinnies Van Patrol required volunteers to prepare food at the Vinnies base, followed by the distribution of it to the underprivileged.
Guy is committed to the development of leadership skills within adolescents. Over a number of years, he has worked closely with Student Representative Councils, with the goal of fostering, supporting and encouraging leadership. Guy voluntarily trained as a Peer Support Leader and implemented the program in a local school in conjunction with fellow peers.
Guy has been an active participant in local soccer clubs for many years. Guy also spent eight years as a volunteer in the NSW Combined Catholic Colleges Committee as a State Selector, Competition Convener and team Manger.
Guy has been an active promoter of the Ladies Auxiliary at Club Marconi. He has willingly assisted with charity functions and ensured their success.
Guy Zangari currently lives in Cecil Hills with his wife Melissa and children, Tahlia, Christian, Loridana and Nicola.