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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 & Admin

Geoff Klep

Geoff Klep

Principal

I really enjoy being able to come to work each day at St. Patrick’s. I feel privileged to be able to lead this community on a journey of continual growth and improvement. I feel blessed to work alongside such a professional, hard working and committed staff, a fantastically supportive parent community and wonderful students who make our school such a great place to be part of. When I’m not at school I enjoy 4WDing, camping, football and spending time with my family and friends.

Beth Johnson

Beth Johnson

Deputy Principal, Student Wellbeing Leader and Teaching & Learning Leader

It is a privilege to teach at St Patrick’s and be part of this welcoming community. I love learning and teaching and it is an honour to be an important part of our future generations! Outside of school I love to be on adventures with my family and friends.

Karon Whitfield

Karon Whitfield

Administration/Finance Officer

I have worked for St. Patrick’s School for 11 years. Our school has a dedicated team whom are wonderful to work with. Our students show compassion and support for one another. It just has a fabulous community. When I’m not at school I love to travel and see Australia.

Stacey Collins

Stacey Collins

Administration

I’m so excited to be part of the St Patrick’s community. The teachers and families are so welcoming which makes me look forward to coming to work each day. It truly is a beautiful school and community. When I’m not at school, I love watching my girls play netball and going to watch the Hawks play. I’m also a crazy cat lady with 4 beautiful cats.

Teachers

Molly White

Molly White

Prep Classroom Teacher

St Patrick’s is a wonderful place to be a teacher and I enjoy watching the students learn, particularly in Prep where the students grow and develop so much in their first year at school. Outside of school, I enjoy going to the football to watch the mighty Hawks win!

Lenore Cogan

Lenore Cogan

Prep Classroom Teacher

I feel so fortunate to be part of the St. Patrick’s community—it’s a truly welcoming place that provides well-rounded support for students and their families. I love watching students learn, grow, and interact with one another in such a kind and caring way. As a school, we are always striving to improve and follow effective teaching methods, making it an incredibly rewarding environment to be part of.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my daughters, Mollie and Matilda, and our two Cavoodles, Bella and Scarlet. I’m a big fan of Mexican food! I have also been involved in calisthenics since I was 3 (a long time ago!)

Benjamin Thorn

Benjamin Thorn

Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher and Religious Education Leader

Everyone is so welcoming here. I love the positive learning environment created by both the students and staff to enable everyone to find success. The school is diligent to support every student with social and emotional wellbeing.
I love sport especially footy (go pies), reading and my two dogs.

Michelle Garvey

Michelle Garvey

Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher

Coming Soon

Nadia Potts

Nadia Potts

Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher, Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher & Italian Teacher

I am a huge fan of Italy and all things Italian, and I want to share my passion with our students. After travelling to Italy, my love of the country increased, along with my fascination with ancient Rome. An amazing country filled with a rich history and beautiful language.
Jess Nix

Jess Nix

Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher

St Patrick’s is a wonderful school community! I love working with the staff to develop enriching learning experiences for our students. I enjoy working with the children and watching them grow and learn throughout the year. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping and the outdoors.

Sara Perrotta

Sara Perrotta

Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher

I am thrilled to be part of the vibrant community at Saint Patricks Primary School. With a passion for fostering a nurturing environment, I am dedicated to supporting each student to strive academically, socially, and emotionally. Outside of school, I love to cook and camp with friends and family.

 

Cathy Ruscitti

Cathy Ruscitti

Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher

I am a Year Three/Four classroom teacher and have been an educator for many years. I feel that our school is an amazing community filled with enthusiastic students, supportive parents and staff. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, going for walks with our dogs and holidays to the beach in our caravan.

 

Dave Gallacher

Dave Gallacher

Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher

I feel incredibly lucky to be part of a small, close-knit school community where everyone knows each other and genuinely looks out for one another. There’s something special about coming to work at St Patrick’s each day, knowing the students will bring something new, funny, or surprising to the day. I really enjoy watching the students grow in their learning and confidence, and I especially love the opportunities we get to learn outside the classroom, like school camps. I revel in a bit of friendly football banter with the children and enjoy spending weekends at the MCG cheering on the Blues. Outside of school, I enjoy playing cricket, watching just about any sport, walking my greyhound, and spending time with my family.

Bridget Hall

Bridget Hall

Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher

I feel extremely lucky to be a part of the wonderful community at St Patrick’s. I enjoy seeing such a love of learning on the students’ faces when they are engaged in activities that challenge and interest them. Outside of school I like to spend time with my family and catch up with my friends.

Nadia Potts

Nadia Potts

Year 1/2 Classroom Teacher, Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher & Italian Teacher

I am a huge fan of Italy and all things Italian, and I want to share my passion with our students. After travelling to Italy, my love of the country increased, along with my fascination with ancient Rome. An amazing country filled with a rich history and beautiful language.
Nicole Brent

Nicole Brent

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher

I have enjoyed working at St Patrick’s for a number of years and find it to be a wonderful and welcoming environment. It’s great seeing the children make connections in their learning and get excited about new ideas. When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my husband and cats, drinking tea or trying new brunch places.

Sue Walker

Sue Walker

5/6 Classroom Teacher and Numeracy Leader

As Numeracy Leader, I love seeing all our students develop their Maths skills, take risks, challenge themselves and try new strategies, and grow in confidence as mathematicians. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, walking and overseas travel with family and friends.

Darcy Brown

Darcy Brown

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher & Digi Tech Teacher

I feel very lucky to be part of a wonderful community like St. Patrick’s. The staff, students and families are great to work with and make each day fun and interesting. I love experimenting with technology in the classroom to make learning engaging and interactive. Outside of school, I enjoy playing sports and exercising, drawing and spending time with my family.

 

Jess Nix

Jess Nix

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher & STEM Teacher

St Patrick’s is a wonderful school community! I love working with the staff to develop enriching learning experiences for our students. I enjoy working with the children and watching them grow and learn throughout the year. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, camping and the outdoors.

Rhian Seagrave

Rhian Seagrave

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Teaching is a profession that brings so much joy and fulfilment to my life as I am able to help my students grow as learners and as people. I aim to make a difference to my student’s lives by supporting them throughout their learning journey, encouraging them to do their best and challenging them to take the next step. I aspire to build positive connections with my students, and to create a calm environment where they feel safe and happy to learn. 

I am a mum to a little boy and I have a three year old Golden Retriever, who both keep me very busy. I love doing reformer Pilates, going on walks in the sunshine and spending time with my friends and family. 

 

Sarah Kleverkamp

Sarah Kleverkamp

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher and STEM Specialist Teacher

Coming Soon

 

 

Specialised Teachers

Rachael Asbury

Rachael Asbury

Library Technician

I am very fortunate to get a sneak preview of all the new books going into the library. I love being able to assist students in finding a book that takes their interest.
In my spare time I love to read, sew, get creative and cook.

Darcy Brown

Darcy Brown

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher & Digi Tech Teacher

I feel very lucky to be part of a wonderful community like St. Patrick’s. The staff, students and families are great to work with and make each day fun and interesting. I love experimenting with technology in the classroom to make learning engaging and interactive. Outside of school, I enjoy playing sports and exercising, drawing and spending time with my family.

 

Belinda Synan

Belinda Synan

Learning Diversity Leader, Mental Health Wellbeing Leader

My favourite part about working at St Patrick’s is the meaningful relationships I have been able to build with staff, students and parents. I value making school a welcoming and safe space that students are excited to be a part of.  When I’m not at school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. 

Jason Webb

Jason Webb

Physical Education Teacher

I am proud to be the Physical Education Specialist at St Patrick’s. I live by the acronym TEAM: “Together-Everyone-Achieves-More.” I am passionate about teaching sports, helping students achieve their goals, promoting a growth mindset, and ensuring positive experiences in PE. I pride myself on helping students grow in confidence, work in teams, refine motor skills, and develop leadership. I enjoy attending live sports events, watching movies, enjoying coffee, dining out in Melbourne, exploring new places with my wife and daughter, and spending time with family, friends, and my dog Archie.

Sue Walker

Sue Walker

Prep Classroom Teacher, Numeracy Leader & Digi Tech Teacher

As Numeracy Leader, I love seeing all our students develop their Maths skills, take risks, challenge themselves and try new strategies, and grow in confidence as mathematicians. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, walking and overseas travel with family and friends.

Sarah Graves

Sarah Graves

Literacy Intervention, Literacy Leader

St Patrick’s is a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone knows each other and looks out for one another. It’s a place where students are encouraged to become passionate and knowledgeable learners, while building strong relationships based on kindness and respect. I feel lucky to be part of a school that is always looking to improve and make sure we’re giving our students the best possible opportunities to grow and succeed.

Outside of school, I love spending time with family and friends, relaxing with a good book, or getting along to the footy to cheer on the mighty Pies.

Emma Speer

Emma Speer

Visual Arts Teacher

I believe that imagination and divergent thinking skills are paramount in our ever-changing world, and I am excited by the task of supporting students to become critical and creative thinkers. I enjoy challenging students to try new things, without fear of ‘getting it wrong’. In the words of French artist Henri Matisse, ‘creativity takes courage’, and it is a privilege to watch the students at St. Patrick’s demonstrate both courage and creativity every day.

Outside of school, I love spending time with my family. When I get time for artmaking, I enjoy painting, drawing, sewing and creating. 

I have a keen interest in Art History and relish the chance to discuss famous artists and artworks with others.

 

Sarah Kleverkamp

Sarah Kleverkamp

Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher and STEM Specialist Teacher

Coming Soon

 

 

Classroom Support Assistants

Ann Dalton

Ann Dalton

Learning Support Officer

I love being part of the welcoming and supportive community at St. Patrick’s. I enjoy working with individuals and groups of students supporting their learning needs.

Outside of school, I craft using a few different mediums and have been involved in several local and overseas projects.

 Robyn Weekes

Robyn Weekes

Learning Support Officer

St.Pats is a great place to work. It is a wonderful caring community and I’m proud to be apart of it.
I enjoy working with children in small groups and one on one across all year levels and watching them grow and thrive as they progress through the years.

Ella Delgorge

Ella Delgorge

Learning Support Officer

I love the relationship I share with both the students and staff at Saint Pats, this makes for a very enjoyable job. Outside of school I love to spend my time listening to music, gardening or getting away to either the beach or the mountains.

 

 Cassandra Black

Cassandra Black

Learning Support Officer

St Patrick’s is a positive and supportive environment, and I feel very lucky to be a part of this community. I love working both one-on-one with the students and in small groups as it allows me the opportunity to watch them grow throughout the year.

Outside of St Pat’s, I spend most of my free time coaching calisthenics (a life-long passion), walking my dog or reading a good book.

Charlie Cussons

Charlie Cussons

Learning Support Officer

It’s a privilege to be part of such a wonderful school community. As a Learning Support Officer, I am a collaborative partner in a student’s education. I work alongside teachers, parents, and students to build a support system that celebrates every small victory and navigates challenges together. My favorite part of the job is working closely with students, both individually and in small groups, building connections and supporting them as they learn and grow throughout the year. Being a part of this positive and welcoming school community is something I truly appreciate. I strive to create an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and an important part of our school community. Outside of school I enjoy reading, exercising, F1 motorsport, spending time with my friends and family and doing woodworking projects with my uncle.

Kathryn van der Haar

Kathryn van der Haar

Learning Support Officer

I am very happy to be part of the St Patrick’s community! It is a great learning environment with a caring and positive feel. Outside of school, I love getting outside for walks and hikes and exploring different places. When I’m at home, I love to bake and read. Spending time with family is my favourite time!

Cate Ramsden

Cate Ramsden

Learning Support Officer

It is great to be part of the St Patrick’s community! I thoroughly enjoy working with staff, students and parents to support student learning and wellbeing. Outside of school, I teach karate and enjoy spending quality time with my family and friends. I also love going for walks, seeing a musical and travelling around Australia.

 

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