Meet The Staff

I love coming to work each day at St Mary’s. I feel very privileged to work alongside such a professional, hardworking and committed staff, a very supportive parent community and fantastic children who bring a smile to my face as I watch them grow, learn and play. I love the culture that exists at the school. There is such a strong sense of welcome and we pride ourselves on building strong, positive relationships with and between families, students and community members. Our staff truly put students and families first in everything they do. I am indeed very lucky to be the leader of such a great school! When I’m not at work, I really enjoy spending time with my family, travelling to new places and reading.

I am very proud to work at St. Mary’s and feel incredibly lucky that I am the Deputy Principal of such a fantastic school. Our school is known for having a welcoming and inclusive culture that values contributions from all in our community. Our professional and dedicated staff always live out the motto, ‘Every child matters, every day’. We value the partnership we have with our parent community to ensure we work together to create the best outcomes for our students. I have a real passion for technology and I enjoy my role at school as the Digital Technology Leader. I am extremely proud of the innovative way our school makes use of technology to allow our students to become creators, not just consumers. I see our students as the future leaders of our community and I am excited to see what contributions and achievements they make in society. Outside of school I love relaxing at home with my family, playing golf and football with my friends and watching Collingwood in the AFL.

St Mary’s is an amazing community to be a part of! I enjoy working alongside a fun, friendly and professional staff along with polite and happy children. On the weekends I love to spend time at the park with my wife, 2 children and golden retriever, Zeus. I like to watch the mighty Collingwood on TV, play golf and enjoy the sunshine when I can.

I enjoy planning with our committed staff to provide rich and authentic learning experiences for all our students across all curriculum areas.
I thoroughly enjoy my Boost role and seeing the positive reading progress and self-confidence our children achieve.
I enjoy spending time with family and extended family in Noosa.

I have been at St. Mary’s School for 30 years. I have seen many changes over the years but what has always remained the same is what a amazing place it is to work.

When I am not at school I enjoy spending time with my family including my grandchildren.

I am lucky enough to be on the front desk at the school office.  The staff at the school are all friendly, caring and approachable, it’s a great environment to work in.  Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I love working in the office at St Mary’s, every day is different and I love the variety of work that comes my way.
Outside of work I love to spend time with my family, potter in the garden and cook up a storm.

I love working at St Marys because part of my role is to look after Camps & Excursions and it is lovely to see the excitement of the children leading up to these. You will also see me in the office taking care of Medical needs for our students and helping with general office duties. Outside of work I like going for brunch with friends, and spending time with my family & dog.

I am fortunate enough to work on the front desk at St Mary’s. I love that every day is different and the positive and friendly atmosphere throughout the entire school. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I’m grateful to be working as a LSO and in the office at St Mary’s this year. I’ve been part of St Mary’s School as a parent for 10 years and looking forward to being in and around the office and classroom.

I am fortunate enough to be on the front desk and Personal Assistant to the Learning Diversity Leader and Curriculum Leader. I love interacting with the Students, Families and Staff. Outside of work I love baking, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with my family.

I love being a Foundation teacher at St. Mary’s. It’s a privilege to teach the first year of a child’s educational journey and see such growth in a fun and stimulating environment. Away from school I love spending time with family and keeping active.

Teaching foundation at St Mary’s is a great opportunity, the students are eager to learn and fun to teach. I love being a part of their growth and development, during their first year of school. It’s wonderful to be a part of their early learning journey as they become lifelong learners. When not teaching I enjoy cooking, reading, horse riding and camping with my family.

St Mary’s is a fantastic school, it’s culture is a great reflection in the way the teachers, LSO and staff members work together and provide a positive environment for the students to learn.  Outside of school I enjoy spending time with family and friends and hitting up the golf course.

Hi, I’ve worked at St. Mary’s for over 10 years & I am a past student. I’m passionate about Early Years education. Foundation is a level where you witness incredible growth in many areas, including social and emotional. I enjoy keeping active, playing netball and being with my family.

I enjoy building positive relationships with students and getting to know them. I enjoy teaching students new ways of learning and try to make lessons fun and engaging. At home I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I love teaching at St. Mary’s, it is such an enjoyable and supportive community to be a part of. I am lucky to have the opportunity to build positive relationships with students and their families each year. Outside of school I enjoy keeping active and spending time with my family and friends.

St Mary’s Primary School is a wonderful place to work and I am grateful to work alongside a friendly and supportive staff. I enjoy seeing the students develop socially and academically and celebrating their successes throughout the year. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I love working at St Mary’s! I like getting to know all the amazing staff and students. I love seeing the student grow both socially and academically through the year. Outside of school, I enjoy playing netball and spending time with family and friends.

Every year I work at St Mary’s it enables me to reflect and learn how to become a better person, teacher and leader.
The kids make each day fun and packed with learning and it’s enjoyable to be able to positively impact the lives of the young members of society.

St Marys provides me the opportunity to work alongside some very dedicated and passionate educators who I am lucky enough to learn from every day. I love being able to build such positive relationships with my students and their families. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and playing sports.

St Mary’s is a fantastic place to work because the staff are all very friendly and supportive and the students are respectful and willing to learning. Outside of school I am a very active person. I love most sports, some of my favourites include football, basketball, golf and snow skiing.

I love the warm feeling that I get when I’m at St Mary’s. The passionate staff and the friendly and respectful students help to create this. Most of all though I have lots of fun!

What I love most about St Mary’s is working alongside friendly and supportive staff. We’re extremely lucky to have such a great group of people here working together. Outside of school I like all sports and enjoy staying fit and healthy.

I am very blessed to work at St.Mary’s because of the wonderful, caring staff and amazing students here. I am a Year 3 teacher and have been a part of St.Mary’s for the past 8 years. On weekends, I enjoy spending time with my family and travelling in our caravan

Building positive relationships with staff, students and their families is what makes teaching at St. Mary’s so special and rewarding. I love knowing that each day I get to play a role in making a difference in the lives of the students I teach. Outside of school I enjoy being outdoors, reading and spending time with my family.

I love teaching at St Mary’s because it is such a beautiful and welcoming place to be. The students are always so happy to see you and are dedicated to their growth and development in all areas. When I am not at school, I enjoy playing with my little boy, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

St Mary’s is a fantastic school to work. The staff are all so welcoming and we have wonderful students who enjoy coming to school each day.
Outside of school, I love family time with my wife Kelly and son Bobby, football and fishing.

What I love about St Mary’s is the staff and students that I get to work with each day. Outside of school I enjoy participating in sport and spending time with my friends and family.

I love the supportive and fun natured staff I work alongside at St Mary’s. My passion is making learning fun and engaging for all students but the most rewarding part of my job is watching each child grow academically and socially. Outside of school I enjoy sport, travelling and spending time with my family and friends.

I am new to St Mary’s and I am really looking forward to being an active member of the school community. I love being a teacher and working alongside children and families to help students be the best version of themselves. Outside of work, I love to travel with my family to gain new perspectives about the world.

My favorite thing about working here at St Marys is being able to work with such amazing students who are so motivated to succeed in their learning. It’s also a bonus to be surrounded by such a supportive and insightful staff.

I love teaching at St.Mary’s because it is like a big family.  Everyone cares for the children in our school and the staff care about one another.
Outside of school I enjoy going for walks and playing with my dog Gertie.

This school is great because of the supportive environment. The students are a happy lot and every face has a place. I am a Rotarian and passionate about contributing and building bridges within the community. I host a radio show called ‘Harmony Hub’ to promote multicultural understanding.

I have taught in many places over many years but I enjoy working with the talented teachers of St Mary’s the most. I am passionate about nurturing students to their fullest capacity and enjoy making learning fun and engaging. Outside of work, I live and work on a farm, love travelling to my home state of Queensland and going fishing whenever I can.

I love teaching at St. Mary’s and seeing the smiles on all the children’s faces each morning. I love seeing the children grow both academically and socially throughout each year.

Outside of school I really enjoy being outdoors, playing golf and going fishing and camping.

I love teaching Year 6 students and the enthusiasm they have for learning. Each day is a new experience for them.
Outside school I love playing netball and watching our 4 children in their chosen sports too. I like going for walks by the river.

I love my job teaching kids at our beautiful school and feel very blessed to have such wonderful people (both students and staff) to work with. I am passionate about building positive relationships with students and for them to learn in a safe and caring environment. At home, I enjoy spending time with my family. When not teaching I love the opportunity to visit the beach. 

I am passionate and really privileged to be a part of the wonderful warm and welcoming community of St Mary’s. Everyday I strive to make a difference in the lives and learning of every child.
I enjoy participating in a range of sports in my spare time especially netball.

I love my job because sharing my knowledge with others is very rewarding.  Every single day we make a difference in someone’s life which goes far beyond knowledge. We inspire, support, mentor and get the chance to discover and share some of the best parts of ourselves as human beings.

I love working in a school that is community orientated environment where everyone supports each other. Teaching in Year 6 is great with a wonderful team of teachers. It is great building relationships with the students and seeing them blossom. Outside of school I enjoy playing sports.

I am a Year 6 teacher at St Mary’s and I enjoy my role as it is very rewarding. Outside of school I love to play Netball and spend time with my family.

 I love working at St Mary’s with such a positive and supportive staff where the student’s come first.

I enjoy my role of being able to work with an amazing group of teachers and support staff to provide the best learning outcomes for children. Outside of school I love to read, relax and watch my ‘Blue boys’. My greatest joy is spending time with my three beautiful grandchildren.

I love the diversity of my position and the relationships I have the opportunity to build with students. Helping children feel positive about themselves and their learning.
I love catching up with family and friends, gardening, yoga, being in nature, kayaking and reading.

Working at St Mary’s has enabled me to hone my professional skills in Child and Adolescent welfare in a safe and supportive environment. Helping young people manage their feelings, emotions and watch them mature brings me a sense of satisfaction and gratification in my role.

I love being able to support children in finding their inner strength and calmness whilst on their schooling journey. Outside of school I am a yoga teacher and mum to 3 busy children.

I love being a part of the St Mary’s community because of all the wonderful people I get to interact with every day while supporting children with their well-being needs. Outside of work I am a Mum of two children and I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I enjoy teaching art to all levels across the school. It is extremely rewarding seeing the students develop their artistic skills. I believe art speaks all aleisha

languages. When not at school I enjoy being creative with painting and journaling and also being in the garden growing my succulent collection.

I feel very lucky to be teaching Art at St Mary’s.  Every student enters the Art room with enthusiasm and excitement.  I get so much pleasure witnessing the pride on the faces of students once they have completed an art piece.
Outside of school I enjoy exercising and spending time with my four sons.

It’s my first year at St. Mary’s and I love being able to teach music! 

Outside of school, you’ll find me capturing portraits of others. When I’m not taking photos, you’ll mainly find me sitting on my porch swing at our small hobby farm while my two boys run wild.

Building positive relationships with staff, students and their families is what makes teaching at St. Mary’s so special and rewarding. I love knowing that each day I get to play a role in making a difference in the lives of the students I teach. Outside of school I enjoy being outdoors, reading and spending time with my family.

I love teaching Drama at St Mary’s. I love to encourage and support students to think and act creatively. Outside of school I enjoy dancing,  gardening and welding.

I love that the children at St Mary’s are enthusiastic about PE. It is a great feeling knowing when I come to work each day the children love being active and are keen to learn in PE.
I love playing Golf and Tennis and seeing my dog in Melbourne.

I love teaching Italian at St. Mary’s as the students are so enthusiastic to learn about another language and culture and I get to witness the progress they make along the way.
Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends as well as reading and walking.

St. Mary’s is a supportive and vibrant school to work at. I enjoy being able to work closely with the students and the wider school community. The school’s focus and journey to improve sustainability makes for exciting times ahead.

I love working at St. Mary’s. I also love to cook for my family at home.

I love being a part of the St Mary’s Community. I enjoy working with staff that are all welcoming, dedicated and supportive. My favourite part of teaching is getting to know the students and build positive relationships. Outside of school, I love spending quality time with my 3 children and my husband and going to watch local sport.

I work in the canteen at St Mary’s. I love working with the people and kids that help out each day. When I’m not at school you’ll find me in my garden.

I’ve been working at St. Mary’s for fifteen years, I have three sons. I love coming to school everyday and seeing all of the children and their happy faces. We are so lucky to work in a school that has such an amazing staff and beautiful grounds.

I joined the staff at St Mary’s in 2021 with a role in the canteen. This year you will also find me in the Library on Thursday’s. I enjoy hearing  the children laugh and seeing smiles on their faces.  St Mary’s  is a very familiar  place to me as my 6 children have all been educated here. I’ve always loved this school, but now have a deeper appreciation of the  amazing place it is with such dedicated and caring staff who help our children be the best version of themselves.  My favourite thing to do is watching and supporting my children in their chosen sports.

As a LSO in Foundation I feel privileged to work with students beginning their educational journey.  My position is to support students in their learning and it is wonderful to see their smiling faces and eagerness to learn.  I love being a grandmother, growing roses and photography.

I feel very fortunate to be working at St Mary’s surrounded by wonderful staff who all genuinely care about each child. I love being able to work with children, building relationships that help them progress and develop. 

When I’m not working as an LSO I like to spend time with my beautiful family and eating good food!

I am extremely grateful to be a part of the St Marys family. I love being an LSO and learning new things. The children and staff are wonderful to work with and are so supportive. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends 

I enjoy working as a LSO at St Mary’s as I love to support students in their learning. I find it rewarding to see the students develop their knowledge and expand their learning. Outside of school, I enjoy playing sport and spending time with my family and friends.

I am extremely grateful to be a part of the St Marys family. I love being an LSO and learning new things. The children and staff are wonderful to work with and are so supportive. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends 

I am very fortunate to be apart of the St Mary’s family, I get the opportunity to develop my skills whilst sharing a school day with some extraordinary children! I also get to work with other inspirational educators.

Outside of school I love hanging with my family.

I really enjoy working with all the students at St Mary’s. I love seeing their smiles and watching them grow and achieve their goals. I also have two children of my own. When I am not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I enjoy working with and supporting children with their learning and development. The most rewarding part of the day is seeing the children smile and grow each day! Outside of St Mary’s, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

I love working with the students at St Marys and watching them achieve their goals. In my spare time, I like travelling and hanging out with my friends.

My role is to support Chinese students to improve their language and help other students in class. I love being able to support students and build strong relationships with them.

I love working with the children and watching them grow smarter every day!
And I love cooking them toast in the mornings at brekky club !! Love going for a walk with my friends.

I am a busy mum of 3 boys. I love to spend time with my family doing many things. I enjoy walking, going to the gym and baking.   I feel very lucky to be working  as a learning support officer,  watching children learn and grow more with every day.

I love being apart of the St Mary’s community. 

I ENJOY BEING IN THE CLASSROOM HELPING CHILDREN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

When I am not at St Mary’s I love to spend time with my family and friends.

I love my work at St Mary’s and working with the children, seeing them grow and develop makes my job so worthwhile. Outside of school, I love to paint and spend time with my family.

I have been extremely lucky for the last 10 years to have been working with such a supportive and positive team, and wonderful kids
Apart from work I love spending time in my yard attending to my menagerie of animals, and Knitting,crocheting, many other kinds of arts and crafts.

I really enjoy working at St Mary’s as a LSO. I love getting to know the students and helping them learn, grow and feel their best. Outside of school, I look forward to family holidays and enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

St. Mary’s is truly a wonderful place to work. I am grateful to be apart of a team of dedicated and caring staff, that work collaboratively to ensure all children reach their full potential. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I really enjoy helping the children learn and succeed. It is rewarding to see the children achieve their goals. At home I enjoy cooking, travelling and having fun with my family.

I enjoy support the child the who struggle  with any aspect of education. My main passion is helping kids read, it’s so important. Being with my kids, gardening and walking.

I absolutely love my job as an LSO. I look forward to coming to work every day.Out of school I love reading, gardening, and cooking. I also enjoy catching up with family and watching my son play footy

I love coming to work each day as an LSO at St Marys.

I enjoy watching the students grow and learn both academically and emotionally. It’s a pleasure to assist them in the classroom each day. 

Outside of work I like to spend time with my family and friends.

I love my role at St Mary’s because I get to work with amazing children and staff members. I love being part of the St Mary’s community. I enjoy the work I do.

I feel so lucky to be working at St Mary’s. It is such a warm, friendly and supportive environment for both staff and students. The best part of my role is getting to know the children and building relationships. I enjoy coming to work each day.

I love being a LSO at St Mary’s. Seeing the progress students make throughout the school year is great to see, knowing you have helped them learn and enhance their learning. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

My role is helping Vietnamese students to improve their language in particular and support other children in class. I love seeing the children to improve with their learning and built a good relationship with them.

Outside school, I love to work in the garden and go out for walks.

I am a mother of a beautiful little girl and I love animals and working with children. I love my job because it is very rewarding seeing the children progress in their learning.  

I enjoy it when the kids come and talk to you about their day etc and I like to see the kids playing together and I enjoy the work I do.

I am currently an LSO working at St Mary’s. I absolutely love coming to work everyday, building positive relationships with staff and students, and helping students learn and grow.

I enjoy seeing students’ improvements throughout the year, it is extremely rewarding being able to help students throughout their schooling journey! Seeing their progression from the beginning of the school year to the end puts a smile on my face. When I am not at work, I enjoy going for walks and travelling.

I am thankful and honoured to be a part of your child’s learning experience. It allows me to work closely and cooperatively with other members of the St Mary’s community, to provide support to students in the classroom, small groups and one on one settings. The welcoming, nurturing and multicultural atmosphere is breathtaking and fulfilling. 

In my spare time I’m curious about the world and have a strong urge to explore it together with my daughter.

I have worked at St. Mary’s for many years. I take pride in maintaining the surrounds of our school. I’m lucky I get to see my grandchildren attend here each day along with my daughter. I barrack for Geelong, enjoy being outdoors, water skiing, motorbike riding and restoring classic cars.

I love working at St. Mary’s. I enjoy looking after the school grounds and seeing all the happy children. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, playing golf and watching the footy.