This year I have moved out of the classroom into the role of Deputy Principal and Leader of Teaching and Learning. What do my peers say about me? That I love data, graphs, spreadsheets and organisational structures that support teachers being able to explore and consider deep questions and big ideas in learning. I am also famous for my loud voice and love of learning.  My work  focuses on working with teachers in the area of Inquiry Learning and I am a member of the Student Intervention Team. Currently I am completing my Masters at Melbourne University in Educational Leadership. A passionate Geelong supporter!

Marg Mitchell            

This is my second year at St Paul’s. My leadership roles are Learning Diversity Leader and Religious Education Leader. I have been Learning Diversity for many years and am very passionate about  ensuring that all students have what they need to be successful. I co-ordinate the NCCD Program, Program Support Group Meetings and the development and implementation of Personalised Learning Plans. This year we will be implementing the Intervention Framework, this involves providing Professional Development to all staff and supporting staff with their job of ensuring all children are the best they can be. I am the leader of the Student Intervention Team.  

My role as Religious Education Leader  is to ensure and maintain the Catholic Identity of St Paul’s. I support teaching staff to plan and implement the RE Curriculum and co-ordinate the Sacramental Program. My other passion is being in the classroom with my beautiful Prep students three days a week. Despite the business of school life the Preps always fill my heart with joy and remind me of what is important.

I'm so proud to be a staff member here at St Paul’s where I once came to school many, many years ago! I hold lots of memories of great school days experienced here and later at OLSH College with many of my closest friends in my life to this day. 

My role as Literacy Leader continues this year with more exciting opportunities to support students and staff in their learning. I work 4 days a week and provide intervention to students in Year 1 through a  program called ‘Reading Discovery’. I am passionate about the work I do which includes leading the Levelled Literacy Intervention Program( LLI) and supporting Literacy Extension in Yr 5 and 6. My focus this year will be to continue to plan and model Literacy sessions with teachers. It is a busy life but I love the work I do! I really love finding time to read a good book between agonizingly following The Saints during the footy season.

*** Please stay tuned to an invitation to a Literacy Workshop evening for parents who have children in Prep, Year 1 and Year 2.

I have taught at St Paul’s since 2007 and have enjoyed being part of this wonderful community working alongside wonderful staff, students and parents. In this time I have also had two children of my own, Elle and Georgia, who are now in Year 2 and Prep here at St Paul’s. My role this year is teaching Year 4 part time as well as being our Wellbeing Leader. This year we will be looking at reviewing the Behaviour Management Policy and I look forward to getting input from parents in the coming weeks. I have also had the pleasure in working with our wonderful SRC representatives from Years 1-6 in helping ensure students continue to have a voice in all aspects of school life.

This year I am again heading up Digital Technology- my passion! I am self taught and enjoy exploring new ways of engaging students and staff where problem solving, innovation, critical thinking and creativity support engagement in the world of digital technologies. 

I work with all year levels in the elearning Centre to support classroom teachers in delivering an engaging and innovative curriculum.

This year I will be working with a group of students from Yr 3-6 on a STEM project with a focus on engineering, design and technology.  I look forward to sharing our journey.

I continue to encourage all families to work with  the school in maintaining a safe online presence. Our focus this term is on Digital Citizenship.

I am teaching Grade 1 full time and I am very excited to be the Junior School Leader. Anyone who knows me knows I love dogs, including my dog Bailey! I am very passionate about learning, teaching and love having some music going to keep me motivated! In my role of Junior School Leader, one of my projects will be developing a new school Homework Policy alongside Katie Lachal (Senior School Leader). I am looking forward to the upcoming Junior School renovations and can not wait to see the fantastic learning spaces we will be working in, in the future.