Staff Profiles

MEET OUR LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF

ABBY

I've been working at St Patrick's for: This is my 2nd year working at St Patricks.

I went to Primary school at: St John's Primary School

If you could have one superpower in the classroom, what would it be and why? Super multi-tasking. 'I can be working with one set of students but know exactly what other groups are up to.'

If you were an emoji, which one would best describe your personality? Caring, Warm, kind

Favourite School Subject Growing Up:  Definitely Sport

What is your secret talent or skill that your students might be surprised to learn about? My alarm goes off at 4.45am to go to the gym.

Favourite Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I remember my mum teaching me the days of the week, colours ect. and the beautiful butterfly at the end. 

Spirit Animal: A Bear because it helps guide and protect and can be loving and caring, and gives Bear Hugs.

EMMA

I've been working at St Patrick's for: This is my 9th year at St Pat’s.

I went to Primary school at: Echuca South Primary School

If you could have one superpower in the classroom, what would it be and why? If you could have one superpower in the classroom, what would it be and why?Being able to read people’s minds – so that if someone couldn’t express what they neededor wanted, I could still try to help them.(And if they were up to mischief, I’d know first! Ha ha)

If you were an emoji, which one would best describe your personality? This one – loving & happy.

Favourite School Subject Growing Up:  English or Library – anywhere I could sit and read a book.

What is your secret talent or skill that your students might be surprised to learn about?  I’m a pretty good clay target shooter.

Favourite Children's Book:  Each Peach Pear Plum – it was given to me when I finished kinder and I still have it.

Spirit Animal: A bee – always busy buzzing around and getting things done.

DANI

I've been working at St Patrick's for: This is my second year at St Pat's and I love it!

I went to Primary school at: Stanhope Primary School

If you could have one superpower in the classroom, what would it be and why? Time Manipulation. So the students could experience a different era to see how much things have changed, especially with their Inquiry subject they are currently doing.

If you were an emoji, which one would best describe your personality?  because I love a good laugh!

Favourite School Subject Growing Up:   English and PE

What is your secret talent or skill that your students might be surprised to learn about? Unfortunately none. Although my kids think I'm a good cook- if that counts!

Favourite Children's Book:  Pig the Pug

Spirit Animal: Panda. Docile and chill 

MON

I've been working at St Patrick's for: 2 weeks and it's been the best two weeks. 

I went to Primary school at: Echuca 208 Primary School

If you could have one superpower in the classroom, what would it be and why? I would love to be able to read minds especially when the students are finding it hard to get their answers across.

If you were an emoji, which one would best describe your personality? I would be a laughing one.

Favourite School Subject Growing Up:  Foods and Sport

What is your secret talent or skill that your students might be surprised to learn about?  I can ride hoverboards.

Favourite Children's Book:  'The Gruffalo' and I enjoy doing 'Where's Wally' books with my boys.

Spirit Animal: Koala

RACHAEL

I've been working at St Patrick's for: 2 weeks

I went to Primary school at: St Mary's Echuca

If you could have one superpower in the classroom, what would it be and why? Mind reading

If you were an emoji, which one would best describe your personality? Silly wink face

Favourite School Subject Growing Up:  Maths

What is your secret talent or skill that your students might be surprised to learn about? 1000 piece puzzles

Favourite Children's Book:  Animalia by Graeme Base

Spirit Animal: Dolphin