Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.
Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Call us on: 02 4982 4762
Team Tanilba 2025
School Principal: Mrs Pauline Smith
Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction:
Mrs Cassandra Ridgeway
Ms Nicole Johnston
School Administration & Support
School Administrative Manager:
Mrs Amanda Brewer
School Administration Officers:
Ms Stacey Sommerville
Mrs Anneliese Brawn
Mrs Janine Glance-Wilson
Mr Mitch Lees
General Assistant: Mr David Waterhouse
School Counsellor: Andrew Moore
Canteen Manager: Mrs Robyn McDermott
Early Stage 1
Assistant Principal: Mrs Jenny Williams
Class Teachers:
Mr Chris Monaghan
Ms Nicky Denny
Ms Shenae Giuffre
Stage 1
Assistant Principal: Ms Nicole Johnston
Class Teachers:
Mr Stewart Ayre
Ms Shenae Giuffre
Mrs Karina Monaghan
Mrs Natalie Newton
Miss Emily Opazo
Mrs Megan Orman
Ms Taylah Whitty
Stage 2
Assistant Principal: Dr Timothy Marchant
Class Teachers:
Mr Ricky Andrews
Mr Harrison Hylands
Mrs Chloe Koller
Ms Monique Theunissen
Dr Timothy Marchant
Stage 3
Assistant Principal: Ms Caitlyn Kelly
Class Teachers:
Mr Lachlan Rinkin
Mr Jock Thompson
Ms Amy Waterhouse
Ms Caitlyn Kelly
Specialist Teachers
Support Class: Ms Ange Muldoon, Ms Micheala Sawtell
Teacher-Librarian: Mrs Cena Alcevski
Aboriginal Education: Mrs Sherree Morley
Student Support
Learning Support & Wellbeing:
Mrs Margo Kovalesky
Mrs Jenny Williams
Intervention Team Teachers:
Mrs Cath Stone
Mrs Lyndsey James
School Learning Support Officers
Mrs Kelly Coupe
Mrs Meg Irwin
Mr Mitch Lees
Ms Jasmin Malsem
Mrs Shaylayne Mowbray
Ms Emily Paton
Mrs Andrea Soto
Mrs Jenny Stephenson
Mr Blake Thompson
Mr Dwayne Vaggs
P&C Executive
President: Mr Spencer Doyle
Vice President: Mr Anthony Doyle
Secretary: Ms Amy Straker
Treasurer: Mrs Erin Brewster