New Faces at BHCS in 2019 (2 of 2)
Amanda Zakharia
What is your new role at BHCS and what you are excited about this year?
My role at BHCS is Junior School Sports and Fitness Coach. I am really excited to get the junior year children fit, strong, active and ready for a variety of sports that helps with motor control, hand eye coordination as well as assisting in skill acquisition for some school sports.
What did you do previously?
Previously, I ran and still run my own fitness business and worked as a Personal trainer for adults, children and athletes for over 10 years. I am also currently completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education.
What do you like to do for fun?
For fun I love attempting different Ninja Warrior obstacles, Body boarding on good surf, abseiling, snow skiing and generally any exciting outdoor activity I can enjoy with my family. I also love cooking healthy foods.
Mikaela Ottosson
What is your new role at BHCS and what you are excited about this year?
I will be working with the year 9s as a Learning Assistant. I am very excited to be involved with the year 9 program as it sounds like heaps of fun!
What did you do previously?
I was previously studying textile design, then started working as a carer through Interchange Outer East.
What do you like to do for fun?
In my free time I like to do something creative, watch a good documentary or hang out with friends.
Eleanor Roberts
What is your new role at BHCS and what you are excited about this year?
I am exited to be joining the BHCS team in 2019 to teach Primary Art. I have recently qualified as a teacher, but have worked at BHCS before with the education support staff in the senior school. I feel very blessed to be returning to such a nurturing school community in such a spectacular environment. I am very exited about my new role as an Art teacher, not only because I love making art with children and seeing their wonderful creations, but because I am passionate about the importance of arts education to enhance learning in other areas, develop cognitive skills, visual literacy, creative thinking and problem solving skills.
What did you do previously?
I am a mum of four school age children, who love making creative messes of all sorts. Prior to children I studied Visual Arts, specialising in ceramics and photography and have worked in both these areas. I also love drawing, painting, printmaking, paper craft, upcycling furniture, scavenging op shops for bargains and gardening.
What do you like to do for fun?
I am really looking forward to working with your children, and providing them with enjoyable visual art experiences that develop their creativity.
Diane Hooper
What is your new role at BHCS and what you are excited about this year?
I have joined BHCS as an Integration Aid in Junior School.
What did you do previously?
I've recently moved back to Melbourne after living 4 years in Airlie Beach, Queensland. Up there I enjoyed working as a Learning Assistant in a Christian school. It’s so good to be back here in Victoria, with most of my seven children close by.
What do you like to do for fun?
When I get the chance, I like to relax with a paintbrush, a good book
and enjoy writing for my blog.
Britnie Jacobsen
What is your new role at BHCS and what you are excited about this year?
I am an International Student Teacher. This year at BHCS I will be a Teacher's Assistant in Miss Doidge's 1/2 classroom. I am very excited to learn from all of the amazing staff and students at BHCS.
What did you do previously?
I have previously been studying Elementary Education at George Fox University in the USA. I am here for Term One.
What do you like to do for fun?
I love to travel! Whether out in nature or enjoying unique cultural experiences with others, I love to see the beautiful world God created.
