Tyronne Maher, Principal

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education, Certificate in Religious Education, Master of Educational Leadership

Interests: Fishing, camping, golf, painting and spending time with family

What I love about Sacred Heart: I appreciate the warmth of our community.  I believe that the strong, committed partnership of families and teachers in ensuring all of our children experience and know their success, is at the heart of this inclusive community.

Alice Lucas, Assistance Principal: Mission and Identity

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary) 

Interests: Learning what it means to be a mum to a toddler, catching up with friends, reading, baking, gardening and holidays to the beach. 

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the welcoming, family environment at Sacred Heart! The staff, families and students all are warm and genuinely happy to be a part of this wonderful community. I truly believe that we have something special here at Sacred Heart. 

Charlie Barrett, Middle Leader (Curriculum) and Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Certificate of Religious Education

Interests: Reading, being near the beach, spending time with family and friends and watching most sports 

What I love about Sacred Heart: I feel privileged to play a part in the educational journeys of the students at Sacred Heart. I am extremely passionate about growing academic confidence, resilience and self-belief in students, allowing them to transition to high school with a positive outlook and a will to achieve their best. I appreciate the wonderfully supportive Sacred Heart families.

Rae Hamilton, Learning Support Teacher

Qualifications: Master of Education, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Certificate in Trauma-Aware Education, Certificate in Gifted Education and Certificate in Religious Education

Interests: I love escaping into a good book, embarking on camping adventures, exercising daily and being creative through various crafts and projects. I find joy in the calmness of country life.

What I love about Sacred Heart: I am enthusiastic about working in an environment that emphasises inclusion and collaboration to help students achieve their full potential.

Sarah Jackman, School Guidance Counsellor

Qualifications: Master of Psychology (Clinical), Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning

Interests: Reading and spending time with family

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love working with younger people, seeing them happy and achieving success.

Cherie Runciman, Arts Teacher and Music Coordinator

Qualifications: Bachelor of Music, Diploma of Performance, Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning

Interests: All things theatre, cooking and spending time with family and friends

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the enthusiasm that the students have to try news activities and embrace their inner creativity through movement and music. At Sacred Heart you feel part of a community where people are valued, supported and encouraged to shine.

Madelyn Robinson, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Primary Education 

Interests: I love to spend time with my family, travelling, reading, performing arts, spending time with my dog, art, gardening, and picnics

What I am most looking forward to about Sacred Heart: One of my main goals as an educator is to spark curiosity in the minds of students and create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment where every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential. 

Jacque Armstrong, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary), Graduate Certificate of Religious Education

Interests: Spending time with family, friends, coffee dates, gym, visual arts, camping and travelling with my husband

What I love about Sacred Heart: I believe we offer a high level of academic excellence.  I really love our small, welcoming community where the students are nurtured in faith and are known by name.

Angela Tevelein, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Certificate in Religious Education

Interests: Netball, spending time with family and being a footy mum with my boys

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love being part of such a committed team of staff and I thrive on sharing my own skills and experiences to further strengthen the high-quality experiences that Sacred Heart offers its students.  

Allison Campbell, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Interests: Hockey, reading and going to the beach

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love being a part of Sacred Heart because it really is a community of caring and kind people - from students, staff and families!  

Melissa Nelson, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary)

Interests: Reading, painting and craft, caravanning with my family and cheering on my children as they participate in sports they love

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love being a part of a school community that fosters a partnership with families and values all members. I am also privileged to be able to support the Preppies in developing a love of learning and building their foundations for learning, which will enable their success throughout their schooling and into adulthood. Seeing the joy in the children's faces as they achieve in their learning is really special.

Jodie Manley, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education

Interests: Hiking and outdoors

What I love about Sacred Heart: The friendly faces and watching children grow academically.

Jesse Curtis, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Interests: Reading, swimming, cross fit, coffee, musicals and live music

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the community feel of Sacred Heart and am very passionate about learning in the early years!

Meghan Curtin, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary), Graduate Certificate in Religious Education

Interests: Spending time with family and friends, coffee and cooking all sorts of yummy delights

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the vibrant welcome given by everyone throughout the school. I have also loved seeing each learner feel they belong as they become courageous to explore new, exciting adventures in many different areas of the school.

Sarah Reed, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary), Accreditation to teach Religious Education.

Interests: I love reading, coffee, the beach and spending time with my family and friends.

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the caring and inclusive community that is Sacred Heart and walking alongside students as they achieve their goals.

Emily McKewen, Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:  Bachelor of Education (Primary)

Interests:  I love playing hockey, reading, coffee and spending time with my family and friends!

What I love about Sacred Heart:  I love the warm and welcoming community at Sacred Heart and the opportunity to support students in achieving their best, making it a truly inspiring environment to teach in! 

Kaylene Bruggemann, PE Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education - Sport, Health and Physical Education (Primary), Master of Education - Educational Wellbeing, Graduate Certificate in Religious Education, Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing

Interests:  Netball, parkrun, touch, hiking, travelling, socialising with family and friends

What I love about Sacred Heart: I have a long connection to Sacred Heart and love the sense of community. I feel privileged to be able to share my passion for sport and physical activity with our students.

Debbie Menkins, School Officer - Administration and Finance

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support

Interests: Craft, line dancing and watching NRL

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love building positive relationships with the students and families in our very inclusive community.

Julie Willett, School Officer - Administration

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support, First aid and CPR

Interests: Piano, time with family, reading and Bootcamp

What I love about Sacred Heart: I have enjoyed a very long connection with Sacred Heart School.  I love the feeling of community and the caring atmosphere here at the school.

Karen Lunn, School Officer - Administration

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support, First Aide Certificate including CPR, Apaphylaxis and Asthma Management.

Interests: Travelling, hiking, hobby farming and spending time with family and friends.

What I love about Sacred Heart: How friendly and welcoming both children and staff are.

Rebecca Wheeler, School Officer - Library

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support, Certificate III in Library and Information Technology

Interests: Reading, self-improvement, walking and coffee with close friends

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the challenges that come with the roles that I undertake. It is rewarding to know that my small contribution to our school community benefits so many children and families, now and hopefully into the future.

Ann McDonald, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Prep)

Qualifications: Certificate III in Childrens' Community Services

Interests: Reading, sewing, gardening, spending time with family and friends, cooking and crafting

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love my job in Prep. I wouldn’t know what else to do, having been in the same position for 20 years. I love the amazement when the the children learn something new or different.

Debbie Kuhn, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning (Prep)

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support

Interests: Gardening, netball, fishing and spending time with family and friends

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love being a part of a caring school community and love being able to help children grow and learn.

Sarah Edwards, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business, Certificate III in Education Support

Interests: Bushwalking, antique hunting and reading

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love supporting the students and seeing their progress.

Tanya Kuss, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support

Interests: Spending time with my family, camping and time at the beach

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love being a small part of a child's journey and being able to help them grow and learn.

Michelle Jurd, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning

Qualifications: First aid and CPR. Cert IV in School Based Education Support (currently studying).

Interests: Spending time with family, hiking, collecting plants, and baking.

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love being a part of such a warm, welcoming, and positive school community.

Renee Bein, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning and Workplace Health and Safety Officer

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support and Youth Mental Health, First Aid Accreditation

Interests: Reading and family

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love helping a student achieve. All goals big or small are important to that child.

Ebony Reeves, School Officer - Assisting Student Learning 

Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science; Diploma of Photo Imaging; Master of Learning and Teaching (Currently Studying); Cert IV in Child Care (Currently Studying).

Interests: I love hiking and learning about nature. I know lots of cool animal facts! In my spare time, I'm photographing animals, training my dog Cooper, and painting or creating. 

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love the culture at Sacred Heart. Everyone is kind and people look out for each other. There is a real 'togetherness' that isn't present at other schools. Staff and students band together to face challenges and support each other as a team. I love working with younger grades and supporting children build confidence in themselves.

Stacey Davis, Tuckshop Convenor

Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support, First Aid and CPR

Interests: My interests are mixed Martial Arts, I love all things arty, cake making, going to the beach, camping and fishing but most of all I love being with my family

What I love about Sacred Heart:  I love how it is such an inviting and inclusive environment. Being part of a great community makes everyday a pleasure. I love watching how each child grows and develops.

Yang Poh, Information and Communication Technology support

Qualifications: Bachelor of Information Technology

Interests: Reading and hiking

What I love about Sacred Heart: I love supporting staff and students in 'all things technology'.

Faye Rhodes, Uniform Convenor

Qualifications: Telephonist, Private School Boarding House Supervisor

Interests: Gardening, doing crosswords and family

What I love about Sacred Heart: It's a great feeling to be part of the school Community where we support each other. Help is just an ask away.