Meet The Teachers

I feel privileged to be the Principal of St Joseph’s as we create the future in this welcoming, nurturing and inclusive community. We have a tremendously dedicated staff who have helped develop a positive learning culture. I love to walk, travel and spend time with family and friends.

I am passionate about inspiring students to be curious, compassionate and resilient so that they can make a difference in the world. The connection between wellbeing and learning is crucial, therefore all students are supported to feel safe, valued and respected. I love spending time with my family and travelling.

I work in administration here at St Joseph’s. I enjoy the various roles the job brings and building relationships with families, students, staff and the wider community. I love working in this environment. I particularly enjoy watching children learn and grow throughout their school journey.

St Joseph’s is a great community of families, staff, parishioners and neighbours. For me to be a small part of their lives is a privilege.  I love spending time with my family and having some laughs along the way.

I love teaching because each day we make a difference in someone’s life which goes far beyond knowledge. I am dedicated to creating a classroom environment where students feel safe and supported, that encourages social and emotional growth and fosters a love of learning.
I enjoy watching my children’s soccer/swimming.

I am currently teaching in Foundation at St Joseph’s. I am passionate about teaching and learning and love having fun in the classroom. I enjoy playing an important role in student’s learning journeys and helping them to reach their potential. On the weekends, I love spending time with my family, going on adventures and cooking.

It is an absolute joy to teach the Foundation students at St. Joseph’s School. I am passionate about creating a safe and inclusive environment where every student can be successful. It is amazing to see how much the students learn each day and I feel very grateful to be a part of their journey.

I love teaching and creating an environment where students feel safe to take risks and celebrate their success. Outside of school you will find me spending time with my family, and keeping active.

At St Joseph’s I enjoy being part of a team that creates a classroom environment where students are able to learn together. I love working closely with students to realise their potential and overcome their challenges. Outside of school I love spending time with my family and enjoy the outdoors.

I am a Year 1 teacher who finds it very rewarding to see the students develop their skills and confidence in this year level. They are so curious and have a sense of fun and joy about their learning. I enjoy going to the movies and walking on the beach.

It is a privilege to work at St Joseph’s Primary. I want students’ to feel supported, challenged and encouraged to strive to their personal best and become a lifelong learner. 

I love being a Year 2 teacher and Learning & Teaching Leader at St Joseph’s. As a Year 2 teacher I have the privilege of building strong school family partnerships as well as nurturing a love of learning in these beginning students. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family.

Being a Year 2 Teacher is a privilege. Each year is a new journey where we explore, discover and learn together. My dream as a Year 2 Teacher is to help create lifelong learners who feel inspired to be the best versions of themselves.

It is a privilege to work in the year 1/2 level.  As a team we learn, laugh and work together. It is an honour to nurture each student’s curiosity and thirst to learn and grow every day. Outside of school I am passionate about sport, especially the Collingwood Magpies.

I enjoy seeing the students grow and develop throughout the year.  Helping students understand that they can learn and finding different approaches that help each of them to do the best they can.
Outside of school I enjoy going for walks, spending time with my family and going on holidays.

I enjoy providing engaging educational opportunities that allows my students to develop an awareness of the connection between what they are learning and their lives. Outside school I enjoy catching up with family and friends and supporting the AFL Tigers.

I am a year 3/4 teacher. I really enjoy working with the children in the middle level as they are grow into enthusiastic learners who are ready to take on new and exciting challenges.
Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and working on our small farm.

I enjoy the opportunity to encourage, challenge and learn alongside all of our students, as well as further supporting their engagement and learning experiences through digital technology.  Outside of school I like to spend time doing some DIY work and following various sports, especially netball and the mighty Melbourne Vixens!

I feel very privileged to be a part of the school community working amongst amazing students and teachers. I am passionate about a school setting that supports and develops their mental, physical, spiritual and emotional needs, while also providing support to our families that enrich our school. I enjoy camping with my family, reading and playing basketball.

As Religious Education Leader at St Joseph’s it is a privilege to share and support our school community in their faith journey. I love teaching Year 5/6. The students are enthusiastic and excited to learn more.  Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and playing netball.

It is a pleasure to work alongside the staff here at St. Joseph! Working to engage students to achieve their learning goals is a driving factor in my teaching practices. Outside of school I enjoy watching the footy and spending time with my family and friends.

I love being part of the supportive St Joseph’s community. I value a classroom that fosters individuality and compassion. Outside school you’ll find me with my dogs at the beach.

I find myself blessed to be a part of the beautiful St. Joseph’s community! Creating a safe environment where the students feel excited and want to learn. This is something I strive for. Outside of school, you will find me at the local park with a coffee in hand, enjoying time with my family.

I love being part of St Joseph’s School Community and value the supportive learning environment. I enjoy working in a variety of classrooms supporting students with their learning. I grew up in Scotland and out of the classroom, I enjoy travelling, yoga and beach days with my young family.

I have been honoured to be part of the staff of St Joseph’s for many years. I am passionate about teaching Italian and I enjoy seeing the growth of learning that the students make throughout their years. Outside of school I love cooking, gardening, walking my dog and above all else spending every other moment with my granddaughter and my family.

St Joseph’s is a wonderful place to teach and learn! With our class, I love reading (and doing the voices) and finding ways to use imagination and creativity in all learning areas. Outside school, I love attending musical theatre performances!

I am so grateful to have this wonderful opportunity to guide
the beautiful students in this exciting and creative subject. To watch them grow and share their musical and dramatic gifts is a very unique and special position. I am also blessed to guide the amazing choir. I have enjoyed and loved music since I was their age!

I’ve been drawing for most of my life so I love coming to work at St Josephs and being able to teach as art is my passion. My own five kids all went here so our family has a long connection with the school. On the weekends I enjoy painting.

I love being able to encourage and promote a range of sports for our students at St Joseph’s. It’s great seeing children develop skills, teamwork and resilience through physical activity. Outside of school I enjoy running, netball going to the gym and spending time with my family at the beach.

I am a Learning Support Officer at St Josephs. I have worked here for 10 years & have worked throughout each of the year levels. I enjoy working with all children.
In my spare time I love to cook, shop and I follow the Carlton football club.

I’m Susan Rose, known as ‘Sue” at school.
I’ve been a Learning Support Officer for over ten years at St Josephs working in all levels from Prep through to Grade 6. As a mother of five, I clearly understand and acknowledge ALL CHILDREN SHINE IN THEIR OWN LIGHT.

I’m blessed to be part of the St Joseph’s family and am passionate about wellbeing & lifelong learning for all. I love family time adventures and am a keen netballer.

St. Joseph’s is a school that is welcoming and empowers learners with many opportunities. It is such a privilege to work with and support each student to develop a love of learning and reach their full potential. In my spare time, I love to go to the beach and play netball with my friends.