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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 2024
School Principal: Mrs Pauline Smith
Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction:
Ms Eleanor Ridder
School Administration & Support
School Administrative Manager:
Mrs Amanda Brewer
School Administration Officers:
Mrs Amanda Brewer
Mrs Janine Glance-Wilson
General Assistant: Mr David Waterhouse
School Counsellor: Andrew Moore
Canteen Manager: Mrs Robyn McDermott
Early Stage 1
Assistant Principal: Ms Eleanor Ridder
Class Teachers:
Ms Lee Knighton
Mr Chris Monaghan
Ms Sarah Mignanelli
Ms Emily Palmer
Stage 1
Assistant Principal: Ms Eleanor Ridder
Class Teachers:
Mr Stewart Ayre
Ms Nicole Johnston
Mrs Karina Monaghan
Mrs Natalie Newton
Miss Emily Opanzo
Mrs Megan Orman
Stage 2
Assistant Principal: Dr Timothy Marchant
Class Teachers:
Ms Laura Horvath
Mr Harrison Hylands
Miss Lyndsey James
Mrs Cassandra Ridgeway
Stage 3
Assistant Principal: Ms Caitlyn Kelly
Class Teachers:
Mrs Belinda Mayall
Mr Lachlan Rinkin
Mr Jock Thompson
Specialist Teachers
Physical Education: Mr Brodie Hughes
Teacher-Librarian: Mrs Cena Alcevski
IT Coordinator: Mrs Lauren Williams
Aboriginal Education: Mrs Sherree Morley
Student Support
School Psychologist:
Learning and Support Teacher:
Mrs Margo Kovalesky
Mrs Jenny Williams
Intervention Team Teachers:
Mrs Cath Stone
Mrs Lauren Williams
School Learning Support Officers
Mrs Kelly Coupe
Mrs Meg Irwin
Mrs Shaylayne Mowbray
Mrs Traci Northey
Mrs Jenny Stephenson
Mrs Linda Stevens
Mr Blake Thompson
P&C Executive
President: Mrs Chantelle Sives
Secretary: Mr Anthony Gentle
Treasurer: Mrs Erin Brewster