JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFF
SARAH WALLER | HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
Teaching Style:
Hands-on and practical, encouraging students to explore through inquiry and wonder. I focus on real-world connections to inspire curiosity and meaningful learning experiences.
Experience:
14 years teacher Junior Primary
Art Coordinator (R-6)
Math Coordinator (K-R)
Specialization:
BSc (Hons) Psychology
PGCE Early Childhood and Lower Primary Education
Year Level:
Reception
CATE HEPBURN | JUNIOR SCHOOL COORDINATOR
Teaching Style:
Building relationships is the foundation of learning - only when children feel safe are they ready to learn
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Master of Arts (Communication)
Grad Dip Primary Education
Year LeveL:
Year 2
JOANNA MCSHANE | YEAR 1 TEACHER
Teaching Style:
Engaging, hands-on learning that challenges students to meet their goals.
Engaging, hands-on learning that challenges students to meet their goals.
Experience:
8 years of teaching experience working with students from kindergarten to high school.
Specialization:
BA (Hons) Communication and Mass Media (Glasgow Caledonian University)
PGDE - Primary (University of Glasgow)
Cert IV TESOL (TAFE SA)
Year Level:
Year 1
RADIA AMIN | YEAR 3 TEACHER
Teaching Style:
In my classroom, students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and strengthen their teamwork and collaborative skills. I also love to incorporate technology in the teaching and learning experience.
In my classroom, students will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning and strengthen their teamwork and collaborative skills. I also love to incorporate technology in the teaching and learning experience.
Experience:
8 years of teaching Primary.
Specialization:
Bachelor of Speech and Hearing Sciences
Masters of Teaching (Primary)
Year Level:
Year 3
CARMEN LEUNG | YEAR 2 TEACHER
Teaching Style:
To make learning meaningful and fun, helping students connect new knowledge to their everyday lives.
To make learning meaningful and fun, helping students connect new knowledge to their everyday lives.
Experience:
6 years teaching experience working with junior primary students.
Education:
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Teaching Primary R-6
Year Level:
Year 2
ABBEY KELSEY EVANS | RECEPTION TEACHER
Teaching Style:
Enthusiastic, creative and hands on learning. I love encouraging all children to try new things, build confidence in their abilities whilst feeling a sense of belonging and strong connection within their classroom environment.
Enthusiastic, creative and hands on learning. I love encouraging all children to try new things, build confidence in their abilities whilst feeling a sense of belonging and strong connection within their classroom environment.
Experience:
1.5 Years of teaching Receptions and .5 Years of teaching in Year 3. 6 years of experience in childcare/kindergarten settings.
Specialization:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) Specialising in STEM.
Year Level:
Reception
DIANE CHRISTIE | YEAR 1 TEACHER
Teaching style:
Nurturing, teaching the foundation of essential skills and capabilities for futures beyond school.
Experience:
Bachelor teaching in Early childhood
30 years teaching experience.
Early Childhood Education
Special Education
Alternative Education
Achievements:
Acknowledgement by the Director General of Early Childhood Education, for teaching excellence and behaviour management.
Exemplar of the state for Modified SACE.
Year Level:
Year 1
DALIA SALEH | YEAR 1 TEACHER
Teaching Style:
Practical, Collaborative, Empowering.
Practical, Collaborative, Empowering.
Achievements:
Acknowledgement by the Director General of Early Childhood Education, for teaching excellence and behaviour management.
Exemplar of the state for Modified SACE.
Experience:
16 years of experiance in teaching.
Specialization:
Diploma in Teaching Methodolog.
Diploma in Education.
Year Level:
Year 1
JIAQI (KIKI) YAO | RECEPTION TEACHER
Teaching style:
Encourage young children to exercise their agency in their learning and development, with teachers acting as co-constructors to scaffold their growth. Foster holistic well-being in an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
Experience:
Four years of teaching practice with children and adolescents
Diverse experience in childcare centres and primary schools
Management role at an overseas learning and training institute
Specialization:
Bachelor’s in Japanese Language and Literature
Master of Teaching, specializing in Early Childhood Education (ages 0-8)
Year Level:
Reception
AMRA KASUMOVIC | STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Teaching Style:
‘Dedicated, Passionate, Nurturing’
Specialization:
Certificate III & IV In School Based Education Support
Supporting Students in Reception – Year 3
Year Level:
Year 3
HANISAH ROSLAN | STUDENT SUPPORT OFFICER
Teaching style:
Supporting each learner in their learning journey with care, compassion and consideration.
Experience:
Accredited with the Ethnic School Board
Specializing in Mental Health and Wellbeing
Specializing in TESOL or EALD
Specializing in Curriculum Development
Certificate III, ICT - TAFE SA
Year Level:
Reception - Year 3