Staff in the Spotlight

With so many staff joining our team this year, we would like to give our school community the opportunity to get to know our new teachers in a fun way. Each week we will be spotlighting a new staff member and sharing with you all sorts of fun and interesting stories about who they are and most importantly, why they became a teacher and what they love most about teaching! 

This week we are spotlighting Ricky Strange. Ricky is one of our new Learning Specialists who has joined our Science team, specialising in Biology and Chemistry. We are thrilled to have Ricky join the Wantirna staff and we love hearing regular updates about his much loved cats!

How long have you been teaching?

5 years

What school/university or organisation have you come from?

Narre Warren P-12 College

Why did you decide to become a teacher?

I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people and contributing to their educational and personal development.

What do you love most about teaching?

Being a teacher provides me with the chance to make a lasting impact, fostering a love for learning and helping students realise their full potential.

What has been one of your best teaching moments?

Receiving a thank you letter from a student at the end of year 12 who made me question my career choices on my first day as a teacher.

Where's your favourite holiday destination?

Japan

What is the one piece of 'advice' or the one thing that you always say to your students?

Make good choices