Staff in Focus

Q&A with . . . lots of teachers!

TODAY is World Teacher's Day, so St Norbert News asked some of our wonderful teachers about their profession for this issue of Staff in Focus . . .

Miss Kippen: I come from a long line of teachers - 23 on my Mums side - and I married into a family of teachers. I feel I was kind of destined to teach in some capacity. 

Mrs Lucas: Miss Hilton

Ms Markich: The love of learning and the opportunity to pass that on to others.

Ms Rainford: My dad was a teacher, I was inspired by a wonderful Maths teacher in Year 11 and 12 and I love working with kids.

Mr Turkich: I was inspired by family members who were teachers.

Mr Beins: I really loved school. I loved the friendships, the learning, the events and the opportunities that my school gave me and I wanted nothing more than to relive it again, and to give others the chance to experience schooling like I did.

Ms MaGee: “Knowing that I can have a positive impact to society by motivating students to achieve their potential.”

Mr  D'Souza: Knowing that I would make a difference to another person’s life. It is nice when you see an ex-student and they go out of their way to have a chat.

Mr Mecham: I have teachers in my family and was always inspired to work with young creative students and to encourage them to gain confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Miss Kippen: Watching students learn and achieve their goals everyday and seeing students achieve their graduation certificate, especially those who have had some hurdles along the way. 

Mrs Lucas: Everything! Being able to make a difference in a person’s life is powerful stuff! It is a privilege that I can have a small impact in our person’s future.

Ms MaGee: Helping students get the lightbulb moment.

Miss Jane: Getting to know the students, having conversations with them or being the person they come to when they need help with a problem.

Miss Kippen: When all students hand in their assessments on a due date and when a student thanks you for helping them learn.

Mrs Lucas:  Not having to tell students off!!

Ms MaGee: Interesting conversations with students and colleagues; when I can learn something as well; sharing my knowledge and passion with others.

Ms Rainford: Making a difference to someone’s day by helping them - this could be a student, staff member or parent.

Mrs L Quartermain

(Community Relations and Marketing)