5 minutes with the Education Support Team

Staff profiles are a powerful way to build an authentic community connection. By sharing our stories, passions, and personalities we aim to build familiarity, trust, and a sense of belonging. Most importantly, they remind our community that connection starts with people—people who care, contribute, and show up every day to make a difference

5 minutes with Michelle

• How long have you worked at Parkdale Primary? 6 years
• What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? Paddle boarding
• What book/tv series/podcasts are you into at the moment?  MAFS
• Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?  Margot Robbie
• Do you collect anything? Odd Socks

5 minutes with Trish

• What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? Binge a series
• When you were little what did you aspire to be?  AFL player / Fire fighter
• What was your favourite subject at school? Maths & P.E.
• What skill would you like to master? Playing the saxophone
• What book/tv series/podcasts are you into at the moment?  Justified
• Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life? Scarlett Johansson

5 minutes with Nada

• How long have you worked at Parkdale Primary? This is my first year
• What was your favourite subject at school? P.E
• How many languages do you speak?  two - English / Croatian
• What is your favourite sport to watch or play?  Soccer
• If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? A Burger

5 minutes with Elise

• How long have you worked at Parkdale Primary? 2 years
• What is the most rewarding part of your job?  Helping the kids feel confident with learning.
• When you were little what did you aspire to be?  Air hostess
• What skill would you like to master? Playing piano
• What is your favourite sport to watch or play?  Netball & AFL
• What’s your favourite holiday destination? Paris
• What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? Hanging at the beach

5 minutes with Faye

• What is your ideal way to unwind and relax? Beach walk
• When you were little what did you aspire to be?  A vet
• What is your favourite sport to watch or play?  AFL
• What’s your favourite holiday destination? Edinburgh
• Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?   Michelle Green