Gold Creek School Staff 2024
Senior Leadership Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Breen | Principal | daniel.breen@ed.act.edu.au |
| Kyle Baulman | Associate Principal - Preschool - Yr 6 | kyle.baulman@ed.act.edu.au |
| Melissa Brough | Acting Associate Principal - Preschool - Yr 6 | melissa-louise.brough@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nicole Jaggers | Associate Principal Yr 7/8 MYP Coordinator | nicole.jaggers@ed.act.edu.au |
| Tamsyn Terry | Acting Associate Principal Yr 9 - 10/EALD/International Learning Support | tamsyn.terry@ed.act.edu.au |
| Mel Lyttle | Business Manager | melissa.lyttle@ed.act.edu.au |
| Leighton Mann | Facilities & ITC Manager | leighton.mann@ed.act.edu.au |
Senior Executive Leadership - Junior Site
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa Brough | Executive SLC | melissa-louise.brough@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rose Donnelly | Executive SLC Preschool & Kindergarten | rosemarie.donnelly@ed.act.edu.au |
| Robyn Elsom | Executive SLC Year 5, 6 & Specialist Teams | robyn.elsom@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nghi Perrim | Executive SLC Year 3 & 4 | nghi.perrim@ed.act.edu.au |
Senior Executive Leadership - Senior Site
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Niels Hider | Executive SLC Year 7 | niels.hider@ed.act.edu.au |
| Stephen Crabb | Executive SLC Year 8 | stephen.crabb@ed.act.edu.au |
| Hamish McDonald | Executive SLC Year 9 | hamish.mcdonald@ed.act.edu.au |
| Tamsyn Terry | Executive SLC Year 10 | tamsyn.terry@ed.act.edu.au |
Junior Site
Administration Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Jones | Front Office Admin/Joint Facilities/ Excursions Officer | lisa.jones@ed.act.edu.au |
| Liana Martinello | Front Office Reception/First Aid/Absences (Th, F) & Preschool Assistant (M-W) | liana.martinello@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ben Matesic | Front Office Reception/First Aid/Absences (M-W) | |
| Sandra Gannon | Front Office Admin/Communications/First Aid | sandra.gannon@ed.act.edu.au |
| Terry Armstrong | Building Service Officer | terry.armstrong@ed.act.edu.au |
| Elaine Tsoi | Psychologist (M, T, Fri) | yeeling.tsoi@ed.act.edu.au |
| Colin Wilson | Defence School Mentor | colin.wilson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Russell Phillips | IT Officer (T,W,Th) | russell.phillips@ed.act.edu.au |
| Julie Sherd | Library Support Assistant | julie.sherd@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nada Mandic | Learning Support Assistant | nada.mandic@ed.act.edu.au |
| Stephanie Davis | Learning Support Assistant | stephanie.davis@ed.act.edu.au |
| Patty Ramakrishnan | Learning Support Assistant | prathyusha.ramakrishnan@ed.act.edu.au |
| Yasmeen Banu | Learning Support Assistant | yasmeen.banu@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ranjitha Tuli | Learning Support Assistant | ranjitha.tuli@ed.act.edu.au |
| Poonam Mokal | Learning Support Assistant | poonam.mokal@ed.act.edu.au |
| Mackenzie Toten | Learning Support Assistant | mackenzie.toten@ed.act.edu.au |
| Sadia Ahmed | Learning Support Assistant | sadia.ahmed@ed.act.edu.au |
| Danielle Cole | Learning Support Assistant | danielle.cole@ed.act.edu.au |
| Marta Lopez | Learning Support Assistant | marta.lopez@ed.act.edu.au |
| Roomi Naz | Learning Support Assistant | roomi.naz@ed.act.edu.au |
| Lucinda Dam | Learning Support Assistant | lucinda.dam@ed.act.edu.au |
| Natalie Miiler | Learning Support Assistant | natalie.miiler@ed.act.edu.au |
| Adrianna Lam | Learning Support Assistant | adrianna.lam@ed.act.edu.au |
| Crystal Laundess | Learning Support Assistant | crystal.laundess@ed.act.edu.au |
| Karma Phuntsho | Learning Support Assistant | karma.phuntsho@ed.act.edu.au |
| Phub Tshering | Learning Support Assistant | phub.tshering@ed.act.edu.au |
| Caitlin Waters | Learning Support Assistant | caitlin.waters@ed.act.edu.au |
Preschool Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Blandon | Swift Parrots Teacher (M-W) | tracy.blandon@ed.act.edu.au |
| Leonie Macdonald | Spotted Frogs Teacher (W-F) | leonie.macdonald@ed.act.edu.au |
| Belinda Day | Legless Lizards Teacher (M-W) | belinda.day@ed.act.edu.au |
| Kellie Shoemark | Laughing Kookaburras Teacher (W-F) | kellie.shoemark@ed.act.edu.au |
| Claire Wirth | Perunga Grasshoppers Teacher (M-W)/ Preschool Release (Th)/ Preschool Coordinator | claire.wirth@ed.act.edu.au |
| Adriana Castaneda Hendo | Preschool Release (M-W) | |
| Liana Martinello | Preschool Assistant (M-W) | liana.martinello@ed.act.edu.au |
| Wendy Crowley | Preschool Assistant (M-W) | wendy.crowley@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ruvini Jagodaarachchi | Preschool Learning Support Assistant (W - F) | deirdre.robinson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Silvy Piccirillo | Preschool Assistant | silvana.piccirillo@ed.act.edu.au |
| Harpreet Chauhan | Preschool Learning Support Assistant (M - W) | harpreet.chauhan@ed.act.edu.au |
Kindergarten Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Maggie Quigley | KA Teacher | maggie.quigley@ed.act.edu.au |
| Stephanie Wilson | KB Teacher | stephanie.wilson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rashmi Gautam | KC Teacher | rashmi.gautam@ed.act.edu.au |
| Jodie Pang | KD Teacher | jodie.pang@ed.act.edu.au |
Year One Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jaspreet Trask | 1A Teacher | jaspreet.trask@ed.act.edu.au |
| Kim Le | 1B Teacher | kim.le@ed.act.edu.au |
| Abby Hui (M, Th, F) | 1C Teacher | abby.hui@ed.act.edu.au |
| Melissa Van Ree | 1C Teacher | melissa.vanree@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nur Alfiah | 1D Teacher | nur.alfiah@ed.act.edu.au |
| Anne McLean | 1E Teacher | anne.mclean@ed.act.edu.au |
Year Two Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Nichols | 2A Teacher | tara.nichols@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ione Leach | 2B Teacher | ione.leach@ed.act.edu.au |
| Contact Kyle Baulman | 2C Teacher | kyle.baulman@ed.act.edu.au |
| Preet Kaur | 2D Teacher (M-W) | preet.kaur@ed.act.edu.au |
| Catherine Geraghty-Slavica | 2D Teacher (Th-F) | catherine.geraghty-slavica@ed.act.edu.au |
Year Three Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Denis Davey | 3A Teacher | denis.davey@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rosa Cabrera | 3B Teacher | rosa.cabrera@ed.act.edu.au |
| Olivia Skein | 3C Teacher | olivia.skein@ed.act.edu.au |
| Melissa Nisbet | 3D Teacher | melissa.nisbet@ed.act.edu.au |
Year Four Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Cannon | 4A Teacher | jamie.cannon@ed.act.edu.au |
| Mark Strutt | 4B Teacher | mark.strutt@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rebekah Heritage | 4C Teacher | rebekah.heritage@ed.act.edu.au |
| Lynette Yeaman | 4C Teacher | lynette.yeaman@ed.act.edu.au |
Year Five Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolette Kavanagh | 5A Teacher | nicolette.kavanagh@ed.act.edu.au |
| Justin O'Shaughnessy | 5B Teacher | justin.o'shaughnessy@ed.act.edu.au |
| Hugh Miley | 5C Teacher | hugh.miley@ed.act.edu.au |
Year Six Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Dorsett | 6A Teacher | paul.dorsett@ed.act.edu.au |
| Mita Pota | 6B Teacher | mita.pota@ed.act.edu.au |
| Mark Staples | 6C Teacher | mark.staples@ed.act.edu.au |
Small Group Program
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Grabham | Small Group Program (SGP 1) | michelle.grabham@ed.act.edu.au |
| Erin Weston | Small Group Program (SGP 2) | erin.weston@ed.act.edu.au |
| Monica Dang | SGP Learning Support Assistant | monica.dang@ed.act.edu.au |
Specialist Teachers
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Byron Luck | Music | byron.luck@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nam Kim | Language, Korean | nam.kim@ed.act.edu.au |
| Fiona Smith | Language, Japanese | fiona.smith@ed.act.edu.au |
| Diem Naing | Teacher Librarian | diem.naing@ed.act.edu.au |
| Deb Wilson | Art | deb.wilson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Sam Hood | PE | samantha.hood@ed.act.edu.au |
| David Jess | PE | david.jess@ed.act.edu.au |
In Built Relief Teachers
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine Geraghty-Slavica | IBR Teacher (M-T) | catherine.geraghty-slavica@ed.act.edu.au |
| Lies Price | IBR Teacher | lies.price@ed.act.edu.au |
| Osa Akioya | IBR | osa.akioya@ed.act.edu.au |
Senior Site
Administration Team
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Anne Blackmore | Student Services Coordinator | anne.blackmore@ed.act.edu.au |
| Zoe Absolom | Reception/First Aid | zoe.absolom@ed.act.edu.au |
| Diane Doornbos | Purchasing Officer/Administration/First Aid | diane.doornbos@ed.act.edu.au |
| Leon Schmidt | Building Service Officer | leon.schmidt@ed.act.edu.au |
| Summer Rees | Student Attendance Officer/Communications | summer.rees@ed.act.edu.au |
| Bianca Partington | Psychologist (M, T, Th) | bianca.partington@ed.act.edu.au |
| Amanda Nicol | School Nurse (W, Th, F) | |
| Alison Scholes | Acting EA to Principal | alison.scholes@ed.act.edu.au |
| Michelle Pehar | Staffing Officer | michelle.pehar@ed.act.edu.au |
| Madison Geeves | Student Records: Enrolments Officer | madison.geeves@ed.act.edu.au |
| Hilary Kinraid | Student Records: Data Manager | hilary.kinraid@ed.act.edu.au |
| Margaret O'Brien | Front Office Admin/ School Archiving | margaret.o'brien@ed.act.edu.au |
| Russell Phillips | IT Officer | russell.phillips@ed.act.edu.au |
| Chantel Earle | Food Technology Support | chantel.earle@ed.act.edu.au |
| Akiko Takahashi | Science Technician | akiko.takahashi@ed.act.edu.au |
| Miodrag Zaric | Design Technology Support | miodrag.zaric@ed.act.edu.au |
| Colin Wilson | Defence School Mentor | colin.wilson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Eva Gasiewicz | Youth Support Worker | eva.b.gasiewicz@ed.act.edu.au |
| Tonga Lotefia | Learning Support Assistant | fiefia.lotefia@ed.act.edu.au |
| Tania Schrattenholz | Learning Support Assistant | tania.schrattenholz@ed.act.edu.au |
| Jake Gyory-Meighan | Learning Support Assistant | jake.gyory-meighan@ed.act.edu.au |
| Sam Jones | Learning Support Assistant | samuel.jones@ed.act.edu.au |
| Will Smidt | Learning Support Assistant | william.smidt@ed.act.edu.au |
| Josh Alexander | Learning Support Assistant | josh.alexander@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rex Cameron | Learning Support Assistant/Student Services | rex.cameron@ed.act.edu.au |
| Leesa Cabral | Learning Support Assistant | leesa.cabral@ed.act.edu.au |
Year Coordinators
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Sengstock | Year 7 Coordinator | |
| Belinda Chapman-Smith | Year 7 Coordinator | belinda.chapman-smith@ed.act.edu.au |
| Clive Mackillop | Year 8 Coordinator | clive.mackillop@ed.act.edu.au |
| Emily Kreymborg | Year 8 Coordinator | emily.kreymborg@ed.act.edu.au |
| Larissa Mullen | Year 9 Coordinator | larissa.mullen@ed.act.edu.au |
| Natasha Crawford | Year 9 Coordinator | natasha.crawford@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rebecca Duncan | Year 10 Coordinator | rebecca.duncan@ed.act.edu.au |
PC Groups
Library
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Harding | Teacher Librarian | aaron.harding@ed.act.edu.au |
| Julie Sherd | Library Assistant (F) | julie.sherd@ed.act.edu.au |
Arts & Design
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Stephen Crabb | Arts & Design Subject Group Leader | stephen.crabb@ed.act.edu.au |
| Philippa Simpson | Arts & Design Teacher - Music | philippa.simpson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Sarah Flynn | Arts & Design Teacher - Food | sarah.flynn@ed.act.edu.au |
| Brent Felix | Arts & Design Teacher - Food | brent.felix@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ashleigh Sorenson | Arts & Design Teacher - Visual Arts | ashleigh.sorenson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Douglas Amarfio | Arts & Design Teacher - Wood | doug.amarfio@ed.act.edu.au |
| Zach Raffan | Arts & Design Teacher - Music/Media Arts | zach.raffan@ed.act.edu.au |
| Maddison Piggott | Arts & Design Teacher - Media Arts | maddison.piggott@ed.act.edu.au |
| Maybelle Palazzo | Arts & Design Teacher - Digital, Media, Visual Arts | maybelle.palazzo@ed.act.edu.au |
| Amanda Bruhn | Arts & Design Teacher - Digital | amanda.bruhn@ed.act.edu.au |
| Emily Kreymborg | Arts & Design Teacher - Textiles | emily.kreymborg@ed.act.edu.au |
| Linda Jameison | Arts & Design Teacher - Textiles | linda.jameison@ed.act.edu.au |
| Miodrag Zaric | Design Technology Support | miodrag.zaric@ed.act.edu.au |
| Chantel Earle | Food Technology Support | chantel.earle@ed.act.edu.au |
Language & Literature
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Freeman | Language & Literature Subject Group Leader | laura.freeman@ed.act.edu.au |
| Clive MacKillop | Language & Literature Teacher | clive.mackillop@ed.act.edu.au |
| Carmela Brancato | Language & Literature Teacher | carmela.brancato@ed.act.edu.au |
| Linda Tol | Language & Literature Teacher | linda.tol@ed.act.edu.au |
| Isobel Baker | Language & Literature Teacher | isobel.baker@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nick Issa | Language & Literature Teacher | nicholas.issa@edu.act.edu.au |
| Dylan Paull | Language & Literature Teacher | dylan.paull@ed.act.edu.au |
Language Acquisition
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Bec Duncan | A/g Language Acquisition Subject Group Leader | rebecca.duncan@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nam Kim | Language Acquisition Teacher - Korean | nam.kim@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ro Stubbs | Language Acquisition Teacher - Japanese | rowelanne.stubbs@ed.act.edu.au |
| Georgia Wemyss | Language Acquisition Teacher - Japanese | georgia.wemyss@ed.act.edu.au |
| Steven Sengstock | Language Acquisition Teacher - Indonesian | steven.sengstock@ed.act.edu.au |
| Kirrilly McKenzie | Language Acquisition Teacher - Indonesian | kirrilly.mckenzie@ed.act.edu.au |
| Sharon Towner | Language Acquisition Teacher - French | sharon.towner@ed.act.edu.au |
| Nadege Maurin | Language Acquisition Teacher - French | nadege.maurin@ed.act.edu.au |
Individuals & Societies
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Laura Freeman | Individuals & Societies Subject Group Leader | laura.freeman@ed.act.edu.au |
| Larissa Mullen | Individuals & Societies Teacher | larissa.mullen@ed.act.edu.au |
| David Cruise | Individuals & Societies Teacher | david.cruise@ed.act.edu.au |
| Dean Baddah | Individuals & Societies Teacher | dean.baddah@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rachel Bartlett | Individuals & Societies Teacher | rachel.bartlett@ed.act.edu.au |
| Kirrilly McKenzie | Individuals & Societies Teacher | kirrilly.mckenzie@ed.act.edu.au |
| Namra Shahid | Individuals & Societies Teacher | namra.shahid@ed.act.edu.au |
| Marty Brouwer | Individuals & Societies Teacher | marty.brouwer@ed.act.edu.au |
Mathematics
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Niels Hider | Mathematics Subject Group Leader | niels.hider@ed.act.edu.au |
| Purnima Thankappan | Mathematics Teacher/ G & T Coordinator | purnima.thankappan@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rakesh Sewak | Mathematics Teacher | rakesh.sewak@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rezaul Mridha | Mathematics Teacher | rezaul.mridha@ed.act.edu.au |
| Markwell Drury | Mathematics Teacher | markwell.drury@ed.act.edu.au |
| Rachel Bowman | Mathematics Teacher | rachel.bowman@ed.act.edu.au |
| Belinda Chapman-Smith | Mathematics Teacher | belinda.chapman-smith@ed.act.edu.au |
| Amy-Louise Evans | Mathematics Teacher | amy-louise.evans@ed.act.edu.au |
| Laura Freeman | Mathematics Teacher | laura.freeman@ed.act.edu.au |
Physical and Health Education
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Hamish McDonald | Physical & Health Education Subject Group Leader | hamish.mcdonald@ed.act.edu.au |
| Kristina Salvestro | Physical & Health Education Teacher | kristina.salvestro@ed.act.edu.au |
| Izzy D'Ambrosio | Physical & Health Education Teacher | isabella.d'ambrosio@ed.act.edu.au |
| Natasha Pearson | Physical & Health Education Teacher | natasha.pearson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Aaron Harding | Physical & Health Education Teacher | aaron.harding@ed.act.edu.au |
| Ash Carter | Physical & Health Education Teacher | ashley.carter@ed.act.edu.au |
| Brent Felix | Physical & Health Education Teacher | brent.felix@ed.act.edu.au |
| Natasha Crawford | Physical & Health Education Teacher | natasha.crawford@ed.act.edu.au |
| Dean Baddah | RAWS | dean.baddah@ed.act.edu.au |
| Sarah Flynn | RAWS | sarah.flynn@ed.act.edu.au |
Sciences
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Niels Hider | Sciences Subject Group Leader | niels.hider@ed.act.edu.au |
| Emily Kreymborg | Sciences Teacher | emily.kreymborg@ed.act.edu.au |
| Natasha Pearson | Sciences Teacher | natasha.pearson@ed.act.edu.au |
| Jenni McInnes | Sciences Teacher | jennifer.mcinnes@ed.act.edu.au |
| Hayley Armstrong | Sciences Teacher | hayley.armstrong@ed.act.edu.au |
| Robert Kibble | Sciences Teacher | robert.kibble@ed.act.edu.au |
| Akiko Takahashi | Sciences Laboratory Technician | akiko.takahashi@ed.act.edu.au |
Small Group Program
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Duncan | SGP Teacher | rebecca.duncan@ed.act.edu.au |
| Andrea Beard | SGP LSA | andrea.beard@ed.act.edu.au |
| Laz Burke | SGP LSA | lael.burke@ed.act.edu.au |
In Built Relief Teachers
| Staff Member | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Strong | IBR Teacher | vanessa.strong@ed.act.edu.au |
| Jacob Cherian | IBR Teacher | jacob.cherian@ed.act.edu.au |
| Matt Cusack | IBR Teacher | matthew.cusack@ed.act.edu.au |
| Arthur Devenish | IBR Teacher | arthur.devenish@ed.act.edu.au |