Prior to becoming principal of Loreto Nedlands in 2020, Rika Andres was the principal of St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Southern Cross, assistant principal of St John’s School in Scarborough and St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Pinjarra. She holds a Master of Education specialising in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Edith Cowan University. Mrs Andres has also completed the Aspiring Principal Program conducted by Catholic Education Western Australia.