Get to know our staff
It's a big year in 2022 at Rollins with lots of new faces around the place and lots of familar ones returning. What a better way to get to know our staff than by reading their responses to some random questions .
Each week will post the responses of some of staff members, enjoy!
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Jack Day
What’s your job title?
Grade 3/4 Teacher
What’s the most exciting part of your job?
Having fun and learning with the kids along the way!
What was your first paying job?
Bluebird Cafe in Apollo Bay.
What kind of music do you like?
Anything Indie/Alternative, I usually listen to Triple J.
What’s your favourite food?
Indian Food
What’s your favourite movie?
The Beach
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I can play the guitar and write my own music.
Do you have any pets?
Not at the moment, I have a feeling my little girl will change this very soon!
Are you a sports fan? Who are your favourite teams?
Yes, I love St.Kilda in the AFL and follow Arsenal in the Premier League.
Are you a coffee or tea person?
Coffee in a variety of ways!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Initially a Nurse, but have found an incredible job which will forever be unchallenged.
What’s your least favourite chore around the house?
Doing the dishes, especially after you leave them out overnight. Roast trays are the absolute worst!
What’s your favourite season?
Summer, its hot and maybe for BBQ catch ups with friends and family.
What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?
Go for coffee, head out for a surf and spend the time with friends and family.
What was your favourite subject in school?
Maths as I had an excellent Year 5 teacher who introduced money through the Game of Life to us.
Are you a dog person or a cat person (or neither)?
Dogs by a long way!
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
To be able to breath underwater without requiring additional oxygen.
If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick?
Shazam, Spotify and Instagram.
What’s one item you can’t leave your house without?
A phone charger!
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond.
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Lauren Stephens
What’s your job title?
Grade 6 teacher
What’s the most exciting part of your job?
Helping kids learn and seeing that 'a-ha' moment where they suddenly understand
What was your first paying job?
McDonalds - would you like fries with that?
What kind of music do you like?
Take That are my absolute favourite! A bit of everything, mostly pop and rock
What’s your favourite food?
I love Mexican food, especially enchiladas
What’s your favourite movie?
There's a few! Forrest Gump is one of my favourites that I can watch over and over
Do you have any hidden talents or hobbies?
I like to sing, but it's best saved for the shower! I like making jewellery and doing crafty things when I have time
Do you have any pets?
No
Are you a sports fan? Who are your favourite teams?
Not really! I am a Cats fan though
Are you a coffee or tea person?
I like the iced variety of both
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A police officer or a teacher
What’s your least favourite chore around the house?
Mopping the floor - as soon as it's done it's dirty again
What’s your favourite season?
Autumn
What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?
Go for a drive with Blake and the kids and have brunch or lunch
What was your favourite subject in school?
Maths and Reading
Are you a dog person or a cat person (or neither)?
Dog person
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?
Super speed so I could get jobs done extra fast
If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick?
Safari - can access a lot of things from there! The camera and my Kindle
What’s one item you can’t leave your house without?
A water bottle! As soon as I don't have one I'm thirsty
What’s your go-to karaoke song?
Rain by Dragon or Valerie by Amy Winehouse