How well do you
know our staff?
This week we learn a little about Prue, Megan and Kamica.
PRUE BIRCH - Year 1/2
How long have you been teaching/working in schools?
I began teaching in 2007 at Brighton Primary School where I taught for 4 years. In 2011 I moved to London and worked as a supply teacher for one year. On my return from overseas I started teaching at St Leonard's, Brighton Campus where I was the Prep-Year 2 Team Leader. I moved back down to the peninsula in 2014 and started doing CRT work at St Joseph's in 2017.
Current roles and responsibilities?
I am currently working as a classroom teacher, part-time, in the 1/2 learning space
What do you love about working at St Joseph’s?
I love the community feel and working with dedicated teachers who genuinely care for their students and their families.
Interests/passions outside of school?
My interests are walking, reading, dinners out with friends, travelling and camping with my family and friends.
Family
My husband and I have four boys, Hank (2) Rafferty (4) Myles (6) and Otis (8)
MEGAN BARBER - Deputy Principal
How long have you been teaching/working in schools?
A long time…. I began teaching at St Judes in Langwarrin where I was for 13 years. After leaving St Judes, my family and I lived on Christmas Island for 6 months, where I was a CRT (Casual Relief Teacher) at their Distract High School. After returning home, my family and I travelled around Australia, stopping in the Pilbara where I worked at St Paul’s in Karratha for 2 years. On our return I began working here at St Joseph’s Sorrento.
Current roles and responsibilities?
Deputy Principal, leader of Teaching and Learning
Areas of school you are passionate about/involved in?
Mathematics, Reading, Assessment & Data, Team Planning
What do you love about working at St Joseph’s?
I love that we are a collaborative, contemporary, open learning school. Where teachers work in teams, honouring the sacred dignity of each person, searching for truth, embracing difference and diversity, building a culture of learning together, engaging with the deep questions of life, honouring equitable access and opportunity for all, committing to achieving the highest standards possible and making a difference in the world.
Being successful in Footy tipping!
Interests/passions outside of school?
Travelling with my family and friends in our caravan.
Walking
Catching up with friends
Family
Married to Craig and we have 3 children; Ziggy (23yrs old), Tatum (21yrs old) Taj (19yrs old) and our Border collie Roger (10yrs old)
KAMICA BROADSMITH - Learning Support Officer (LSO)
How long have you been teaching/working in schools?
I have been working at St Joseph’s for 4 years now. I’m also currently studying primary education at Deakin University.
Current roles and responsibilities?
I am an LSO, I currently work in the 3/4 space and work with children through the Reading Tutor Program and GRIN (a maths intervention program) along with general classroom responsibilities.
Areas of school you are passionate about/involved in?
I am very passionate about helping students achieve their goals and progressing in there learning. I see the rewards and achievements the students accomplish through the Reading Tutor Program I do with them. I am also passionate about children feeling safe and comfortable at school and enjoying their time at school.
What do you love about working at St Joseph’s?
I love my job at St Joseph’s. I love the community feeling that our school has. I love working at a small school; the staff are able to get to know all of our students quite well, which is very important to me as we are able to create good relationships with all the students and are able to help each student when needed. I also love all of the staff we have at St Joseph’s, we have great bonds and it makes every day at work a blessing. Our school really feels like a big family.
Interests/passions outside of school?
Outside of school I like to go to the gym, I love to go on holidays to warm/beach places and spend time with my friends and family!
Family?
I am the youngest staff member, I don’t have my own children yet but one day I hope too!
My family live on the peninsula, I have one younger sister. My sister and I both went to St Joseph’s and continued onto Padua!