Meet Our Teachers

We’re excited to meet you!

At the top of the list when measuring the quality of a school has to be the quality of the teaching staff. We are beyond fortunate to have a team of teachers truly dedicated to positive outcomes for all children.

Meet our teachers below!

Leadership & Administration

Jennifer Rohan

Jennifer Rohan

Principal – Our Lady’s Ringwood

When I walked through the doors of Our Lady Perpetual Help, there was an instant feeling of welcome and a strong sense of community.  I am honoured to be the new Principal of Our Lady’s and am excited to get to know all our families.

I have been in teaching for a long time and I feel privileged to be in the education sector.   Outside of work I enjoy travel, playing golf and spending time with family and friends.  I’m a keen Tigers supporter and enjoy going to the MCG .

Lis Thompson

Lis Thompson

Vice Principal, Religious Education Leader, Learning Diversity Leader (On leave)

I joined Our Lady’s in 2017 and immediately felt at home.  The staff, students and families were welcoming and immediately made me feel that I belonged.  I love how the students are accepting of everyone.  Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, walking and reading a book.

Natasha Watt

Natasha Watt

Acting Deputy Principal / Wellbeing Leader

I love working with children and I get excited when they realise they know something new, like reading or writing, for the first time. At home I like to spend time with my three children.

Emma Lamb

Emma Lamb

Teaching & Learning / Numeracy Leader

Coming Soon

Cynthia Mc Nicol

Cynthia Mc Nicol

English Leader / Prep Teacher

Coming Soon

Rebecca Randall

Rebecca Randall

Learning Diversity (NCCD) Leader

After thirty years of teaching, the students, working in partnership with parents, smiles and those ‘light bulb’ moments when new learning is understood, are still a few of my favourite things. Outside of school; my husband, my four beautiful children, reading and mathematics, are the loves of my life!

Rochelle Bastianpillai

Rochelle Bastianpillai

Digi Tech Leader/ Middle Teacher

I love working at Our Lady’s because I get to work with a great bunch of children every day. One thing I love doing outside of school is spending time with my family and dogs.

Intervention Support

Maryanne Braby

Maryanne Braby

Literacy Intervention

Our school is a wonderful place to work. We strive to create a happy, safe environment for all students to learn in. The staff work collaboratively in teams. My role is exciting in that I work with all teaching teams to support them in the teaching and learning of English.

Cathy Hill

Cathy Hill

Maths Intervention

Working with a mix of adults and children is what I love most about my job. What is amazing is the incredible outlook a child’s perspective can give you, as well as the mentoring and support fellow staff members can provide. I love it when the children bring the inner child out of me!

Administration Staff

Anne Herbert

Anne Herbert

Administration Manager (Admin and Finance)

Coming Soon

Gayle Van Vegten

Gayle Van Vegten

Administration and Enrolments Officer (Mon - Thurs)

Coming Soon

Prep Teachers

Cynthia Mc Nicol

Cynthia Mc Nicol

English Leader / Prep Teacher

Coming Soon

Joanna Papalitsas

Joanna Papalitsas

Prep L Classroom Teacher

What I love most about teaching is being able to help and watch students grow academically and holistically. I enjoy the enthusiasm and energy the Middle students bring each day. Outside of school, I enjoy camping, craft and spending time with my family and friends.

Junior Teachers

Angela Trujillo

Angela Trujillo

Junior O Classroom Teacher/ Religious Education Leader

I love working with the Junior Level students.  It is always wonderful to see the students learn and grow through these new experiences!

Lydia Bockholt

Lydia Bockholt

Junior L ClassroomTeacher

Coming Soon

Naomi Flynn

Naomi Flynn

Junior P Classroom Teacher

I started at Our Lady’s in 2018 as an emergency teacher. I instantly felt welcomed and part of a team. Not only was I welcomed with open arms by the school but by the whole community and before long I had secured a place as a permanent staff member. When I am not teaching I am Mum to 3 children who keep me busy with swimming and soccer sporting activities.

Yeodi Grujic

Yeodi Grujic

Junior Classroom Teacher

Coming Soon

Lachlan Byass

Lachlan Byass

Junior H Classroom Teacher

Coming Soon

Middle Teachers

Rochelle Bastianpillai

Rochelle Bastianpillai

Middle O Classroom Teacher/ Digi Tech Leader

I love working at Our Lady’s because I get to work with a great bunch of children every day. One thing I love doing outside of school is spending time with my family and dogs.

Claudine North Coombes

Claudine North Coombes

Middle L Classroom Teacher

Coming Soon

Rachael Goodwin

Rachael Goodwin

Middle P Classroom Teacher / Auslan Specialist

Our Lady’s is such a supportive community where everyone matters. I love working in the Junior Level and seeing the creativity and talents of all my students grow and change throughout the year. Outside of school I love to spend time with my family and my dogs.

Senior Teachers

Vic Gibson

Vic Gibson

Senior O Classroom Teacher

Coming Soon

Melissa Challis

Melissa Challis

Senior L Classroom Teacher

I enjoy working in the Senior Level because it’s such a great year to watch the students become independent learners and work together to problem solve. In my spare time I love spending time with my son, shopping and catching up with family.

Cassandra Northrop

Cassandra Northrop

Senior P Classroom Teacher

I feel very privileged to be a part of the Our Lady’s community as both staff and families have been so welcoming. I look forward to getting to know everyone better and being a part of all the wonderful learning that is taking place. Outside of school I enjoy playing netball and catching up with family and friends.

Lachlan Fraser

Lachlan Fraser

Senior H Classroom Teacher

Coming Soon

Specialised Teachers

Rachael Goodwin

Rachael Goodwin

AUSLAN

Our Lady’s is such a supportive community where everyone matters. I love working in the Junior Level and seeing the creativity and talents of all my students grow and change throughout the year. Outside of school I love to spend time with my family and my dogs.

Rosie Keegan

Rosie Keegan

Visual Arts

I have the dream job! I love teaching Visual Arts. Students get to explore new ways of creating art and learn to appreciate and reflect on their own artwork and that of others. It is a stress free time where students can be proud of their achievements.

Elissa Zupo

Elissa Zupo

LOTE Teacher (Italian)

My name is Signora Zupo and I absolutely love teaching Italian at Our Lady’s.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, shopping and watching the Mighty Blues (especially when they win).
Bridget Crowe

Bridget Crowe

Performing Arts Teacher

Coming Soon

Jaime Irvine

Jaime Irvine

Physical Education / Sport Junior / Classroom Teacher (Prep & Middles)

Our Lady’s is a wonderful, supportive, community school that allows opportunities for all people to feel connected and celebrated.
I love having the opportunity to take part in shaping the educational stories of your children in both an academic and physical setting.
Marjie King

Marjie King

Physical Education / Sport Middle & Senior

I love my job! I love working with the children at our school and the joy they greet me with each day. I enjoy providing them with sporting opportunities and working with them in and out of the classroom.

Education Support Officers

Libby Hodder

Libby Hodder

Education Support - Senior Level

I love working with the staff and students at Our Lady’s School, we are all very dedicated and really enjoy working with our special students. The students are very respectful towards each other and it’s so rewarding watching the students achieve their learning goals.

Midge Phillips

Midge Phillips

Education Support - Middle Level

I love seeing the students using their own initiative when presenting their ideas. I love seeing their enthusiasm.
Outside of school I love to spend time with my family and play team sports with them. I love playing instruments and going to different places.

Lisa-Jane Sebire

Lisa-Jane Sebire

Education Support Officer - Senior Level

I have been in education support now for 4 years and really love my job.  I am now lucky to be part of the staff at Our Lady’s School. I feel very much at home here and love working alongside the Prep Team to help the Prep students feel comfortable and proud of their accomplishments. 
Carolyn Lacey

Carolyn Lacey

Education Support - Junior Level

Our Lady’s has been part of my life for many years. I came here as a student a long time ago, my daughter came here and I have been working as an Education Support Officer for the past 8 years.
It’s great working with the staff and engaging with the students, and seeing the developments they make throughout the year.
Sherie Robertson

Sherie Robertson

Education Support - Junior Level

Coming Soon
Emma Chamberlain

Emma Chamberlain

Education Support - Junior Level

Coming Soon

Morgane Le Bron

Morgane Le Bron

Education Support - Middle Level

Coming Soon

Jesse Zolfaghari

Jesse Zolfaghari

Education Support - Middle Level

Coming Soon
Angela

Angela

Education Support - Prep Level

Coming Soon
Beth Brown

Beth Brown

Education Support - Senior Level

Coming Soon
Lian Gualnam

Lian Gualnam

Eduation Support - Prep Level / EAL Support

Coming Soon


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