Getting to know us

Each issue, we will be introducing you to a member or two of our school staff team! 

Kerrie Bedson!  

Class taught:

Music / Performing Arts

Tell us a bit about yourself...

I began teaching at Newtown PS in 1997! My son attended this school for five years. Two of my dogs have even attended this school at various times in my life! I have taught every year level as a classroom teacher at Newtown PS except for the Seniors, and also worked in Wellbeing, Arts Therapy, Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Drama, ESL (English as an additional language) and even taught preps Indonesian! This year I am teaching part time at school and the other days I am running my Creative Arts Therapy business from my home Studio. As you probably already know, I LOVE music and art! This year I am also the President of the Geelong Sculptors Group so we have meetings, exhibitions and organise special events for our members. 

Please list any special roles & responsibilities that you have been assigned this year

I have a passion for learning about Australian indigenous culture, and aim to include shared knowledge and information into my teaching, whatever the subject is! For thousands and thousands of years they survived, lived offf the land, protected the land. There is a rich culture and knowledge we are sadly losing.

Years worked at Newtown PS.

Lots!

What is your last played song on Spotify/Apple Music? (no cheating!)

'I get up' by the Teskey Brothers

If you were stuck on a deserted island with two books, what would they be?

Love Stories by Trent Daltan 

What’s the one snack we’d always find in your kitchen?

Corn Thins 

Name three people who you would invite to your dream dinner party

Billy Connelly, Nelson Mandela, Robin Williams 

Describe your personality in a single word

Creative

What are your your top two hobbies / activities outside of work?

Exploring the Arts/ spending time with family and friends (that includes my dog Shan)

I love being a member of the NPS community because...

It's a perfect size and you get to know everyone

Alisha Sadowy!

Class taught: 

Prep

Tell us a bit about yourself...

I have taught in lots of different areas at Newtown PS over the past 9 years. I was the Art teacher for 5 years, as well as juniors, middles and preps.  Currently I am the staff well-being co-ordinator, Prep PLC Leader and Events.   I live in Highton with my husband, Andrew and 2 children. Tahlie is 17 and Madden 14. We also have 2 horses Charlotte and Tilly, a dog named Scratch and a kitten named Diva. I love to go on big walks with my friends, drink coffee and potter in the garden.