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Meet Our Teachers

Quality Teachers Makes a Quality School

Our team is dedicated to meeting the needs of every student in our care. 

We are fortunate to have a passionate and talented teach of teachers.
Meet them here!

Leadership & Administration

Annie Herbison

Annie Herbison

Principal

I love the close-knit community at St Michael’s. I felt welcomed from the first time I came and am proud to be working alongside these amazing colleagues. When I’m home I love to read and take long walks with my dog.

Eloise Ellis

Eloise Ellis

Deputy Principal

I feel so fortunate to be a part of the warm and welcoming community at St Michael’s, where all learning needs are celebrated. I’m a mum of two boys who spends most of her time celebrating their efforts at sport!

Kathy Muhllechner

Kathy Muhllechner

Office Manager (Mon, Tue, Fri)

I am very proud and blessed to be a part of this very special school community and to work alongside such dedicated and caring staff. Being the face that welcomes the children and their families and being able to support them however I can is very fulfilling for me.

Louise Story

Louise Story

Administration (Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri)

It brings me such joy to be a part of the St Michael’s community. It is a pleasure to work alongside positive and supportive collegues which nutures individual students to reach their full potential. Outside of school I enjoy sports and cooking.

Ray Hickey

Ray Hickey

Religious Education Leader

When I’m not walking along the beach, my favourite pastime, I love hearing all about the wonderful things our students are doing in their various sports.

Prep Teachers

Caitlin O'Donnell

Caitlin O'Donnell

Prep Teacher

It is wonderful to be a part of an enthusiastic and supportive community here at St Michael’s. We work together to face challenges and celebrate successes. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with family and friends, travelling and attending sporting and music events.

Year 1/2 Teachers

Kylie Ashton

Kylie Ashton

Year 1/2 Teacher

I’m loving teaching in the Junior School this year, especially when we’re being creative in our learning.

Laura Dzanovski (Thu - Fri) | Carolyn Wilson (Mon - Wed)

Laura Dzanovski (Thu - Fri) | Carolyn Wilson (Mon - Wed)

Year 1/2 Teacher

St Michael’s is a welcoming place for children and parents. We love our celebration days during the year, especially when we get to dress up for special occasions. When I’m at home, I love spending time with my family.

Stephanie Drew

Stephanie Drew

1/2 Teacher

It has been a great start at St Michael’s School. I love to see the children and their beautiful smiles each day.

Desiree Harding / Ann Lagreca  (Fridays)

Desiree Harding / Ann Lagreca (Fridays)

Year 1/2 Teacher

St Michael’s is a friendly, positive and supportive community. It offers a variety of wonderful opportunites to engage both students and their families. Watching my children play sport, spending time with my dog, friends and family brings joy to my life.

Year 3/4 Teachers

Carolyn Wilson

Carolyn Wilson

Year 3/4 Teacher

I’m loving teaching in the Junior School this year, especially when we’re being creative in our learning.

James McIlroy

James McIlroy

Year 3/4 Teacher

I’m greatly enjoying the Year 3/4 students in my class. Love chatting sport with them and challenging them in their learning every day.

Jess Casey

Jess Casey

Year 3/4 Teacher

St Michael’s have passionate and caring staff who strive to create a positive and inclusive environment that will allow students to grow, learn and thrive. Outside of school, I enjoy catching up with friends, spending time with family and taking some time to get creative.

Year 5/6 Teachers

Ray Hickey / Elise Rimington (Thursday)

Ray Hickey / Elise Rimington (Thursday)

Year 5/6 Teacher

When I’m not walking along the beach, my favourite pastime, I love hearing all about the wonderful things our students are doing in their various sports.

Shae Jesson

Shae Jesson

Year 5/6 Teacher

I am so excited to be part of the St Michael’s community. Since moving down from Queensland, I have felt incredibly welcomed and already feel at home. I am passionate about creating a classroom where students grow in confidence, creativity and a genuine love of learning.

Rebecca Taylor

Rebecca Taylor

Year 5/6 Teacher

I’m excited to be joining St Michael’s this year and feel very grateful for the warm welcome I’ve already received. I’m passionate about creating a fun, engaging and supportive classroom environment where every student feels valued and confident to learn.

Leadership

Ray Hickey

Ray Hickey

Religious Education Leader

When I’m not walking along the beach, my favourite pastime, I love hearing all about the wonderful things our students are doing in their various sports.

Eloise Ellis

Eloise Ellis

Learning & Teaching Leader, Numeracy Leader

I feel so fortunte to be a part of the warm and welcoming community at St Michael’s, where all learning needs are celebrated. I’m a mum of two boys who spends most of her time celebrating their efforts at sport!

Elise Rimington

Elise Rimington

Literacy Leader

The community at St Michael’s encaptulates a strong sense of inclusion and belonging. The minute I stepped through the door, I was warmly embraced. I am thrilled to be learning alongside such dedicated and knowledgeable staff and welcomed by such supportive parents and students.

Chloe Hickey

Chloe Hickey

Learning Diversity Leader and Student Wellbeing Leader

I have just loved getting to know the staff and students here at St Michael’s School. It’s a marvellous community and everyone is welcomed as soon as they enter the grounds

Jordan Lo Ricco

Jordan Lo Ricco

Digital Technologies Leader

There are so many wonderful people within the St Michael community that have always made me feel welcomed and supported. I am a big sports fan and love getting together with family and friends to socialise and play board games.

Emma Quinless

Emma Quinless

Learning Diversity Leader

Specialised Teachers

Jordan Lo Ricco

Jordan Lo Ricco

Physical Education & Digital Technologies

There are so many wonderful people within the St Michael community that have always made me feel welcomed and supported. I am a big sports fan and love getting together with family and friends to socialise and play board games.

Jess Fary

Jess Fary

Visual Arts

St Michael’s is a wonderful school that provides students with a variety of opportunitities through it’s extensive specialist programs and extra curricular activites. Outside of school I have 2 boys that keep me busy, I play a lot of tennis and during the winter months you will find me skiing the weekends away or watching the mighty Demons win at the MCG.

Alanah Morris

Alanah Morris

STEM Teacher

I am excited to be a part of St Michael’s School as the STEM teacher for this term. I love keeping active and travelling.

Melanie Ford

Melanie Ford

Performing Arts (Monday and Tuesday)

I am excited to be a part of St Michael’s School as the STEM teacher for this term. I love keeping active and travelling.

Lily Luo

Lily Luo

Mandarin Teacher

We are a small school and we learn and teach together — with joy and passion. I felt was inclued and suported here at St Michael’s. I love to cook and have a short walk with my family and friends when I am home.

Jordan Lo Ricco

Jordan Lo Ricco

Science & Technology (Prep to Year Two)

I instantly felt welcomed into the St Michael’s community when I started. The St Michael’s community is inclusive of everyone and provides a variety of ways to engage together in learning, not only with the students but with the parents, staff and wider community. At St Michaels, your voice will be heard and there’s always someone to support you. Outside of school, you will find me creating special memories with my family and friends, and traveling whenever I can!

Learning Support Officers

Louise Story

Louise Story

Learning Support Officer / Admin

It brings me such joy to be a part of the St Michael’s community. It is a pleasure to work alongside positive and supportive collegues which nutures individual students to reach their full potential. Outside of school I enjoy sports and cooking.

Zainab Baquari

Zainab Baquari

Learning Support Officer

It gives me immense pleasure to be part of St. Michael’s Parish School and it’s welcoming Community. The staff and children have taught me the impotance of listening, understanding and caring for each other. This wonderful school and community has guided and helped me to grow as an individual since 2019. I like to spend my evenings after school with my family, just chilling together and catching up on all the old and new Bollywood movies.
Giovanna Boccari

Giovanna Boccari

Learning Support Officer

The community at St Michael’s is welcoming and friendly. My colleagues are supportive and wonderful to work with. At home I enjoy gardening and baking.

Sue Carmichael

Sue Carmichael

Learning Support Officer

St Michaels is such a warm and welcoming community that I am proud to be a part of. The staff and students, parents and families all work together to make the school environment supportive and inclusive – and a fun place to learn! Outside of St Michaels I am a mum of 2 and enjoy spending quality time with family and friends, celebrating life.

Megan Hall

Megan Hall

Learning Support Officer

I am enjoying getting to know the students and families at St Michael’s School.

Nyree Masterson

Nyree Masterson

Learning Support Officer

I love working with the children at St Michael’s School.
Jordyn (Jordy) Pignolet

Jordyn (Jordy) Pignolet

Learning Support Officer

I love watching the students improve in their learning at St Michael’s. The connections that I make with the children, parents, and staff are so special and allow me to enjoy coming to work every day.

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