Staff

Mrs Vanessa Harrison

Acting Principal

As smart as Einstein and as wacky as his hairdo, Mrs. Vanessa Harrison really puts the pal in principal. Born and bred to lead and succeed, Mrs. Harrison‘s the best of the best of the best of the best… with honours. Not only is she the boss of bosses, but she’s to the knitting needle as Yoda is to the lightsabre. She can do everything from patchwork to trimming car seats, some would say she’s just sew amazing! When she’s not looking out for the staff at MPS she’s looking after her son Thomas and travelling around the world. She’s goes the extra 5,280 feet for her school community and there’s no stopping Mrs. Harrison.

Mrs Emma Sutherland

Assistant Principal

Mrs Melanie Gilbert

Assistant Principal

Mr Ben Gallagher

Leading Teacher (ICT)

Known as the master builder among the staff at MPS, Mr G’s experience and knowledge is second to none! As a self-professed nerd Mr G loves spending his time investigating new Apps and robots. In his spare time, Mr G like to build upon his mad LEGO collection. When he isn’t on his computer or iPad, Mr G loves to kick-back and watch the Spurs out in action on the court or the Bombers donning the sash.

Mrs Karen Guest

Leading Teacher (Welfare)

Mrs Guest is Melton Primary’s resident speed-walker! Our zippy, little pocket rocket is a bundle of energy who is routinely fuelled with a caffeine fix in the morning! Mrs Guest is lucky enough to work with kids and families from all over the school, while sharing her workspace with Marina- who is always happy to share some bikkies over a cup of tea!

Mr Simon Pocervina

Leading Teacher (Maths)

Mr Simon ‘Leaning Tower of Pisa’ Pocervina is the Numeracy Coach at Melton Primary School. Standing out in the crowd is what he does best with his colossal height and funky, ever-changing socks. A keen golfer, Mr Pocervina always has a spare pair of pants at hand, just in case he gets a hole-in-one.

Mrs Ann Ward

Leading Teacher (Literacy)

Mrs Lyn Edwards

Business Manager

Ms Melanie Fairall

 

Ms Teagan Simons

Most often the very first smiling face we see in the office is the beautiful Miss Teagan! Famous for her words “whose grade are you in?” she is our go-to girl for late passes and sick bay students. Beyond the office window, you can find Miss Teagan’s wide assortment of wild and wacky pens! On the weekends, you can find her curled up at home with her beautiful husky.

Mrs Cherie Short

Ms Brinley Keep

Mrs Kerry Coward

STEM

Mrs Coward is an energetic classroom teacher. She’s Melton Primary’s 10 pin punisher, known for her amazing 10 pin bowling skills. In her spare time, she loves to practice her mathematical skills as one day she hopes to be a world famous mathematician. Don’t let the name fool you, she is the bravest of them all!

Miss Adriana Timpani

Performing Arts Teacher and Specialist Team Leader

Miss Timpani is a classroom teacher as lively as she is lovely. Shakin’ and bakin’ is what she does… when she’s not cutting moves on the dance floor or belting out a tune, she’s looking after the team in the kitchen with her mouth-watering muffins, coota cupcakes or scrumptious scones. Purely positive and delightfully dynamic.

Mrs Sharon Sowter

STEM

Superstar classroom teacher Mrs. Sharon Sowter is as astonishing as she is accomplished. A devotee of the Western Bulldogs, “Woof woof woof!” is her battle cry. As a teacher here since 2001, Melton Primary School runs through her veins and Mrs. Sowter loves nothing more than spending time with the beautiful boys and girls at MPS. She is a proud Aboriginal woman who loves spending her weekends and holidays with her family.

Ms Kristine Smith

Auslan

Melton Primary’s always colourful and ever-smiling Ms Smith is our wonderful Auslan teacher. Behind the scenes she’s getting on her groove thang’ and busting one of her superstar tunes! Although she has the sweetest of smiles, she also has a sneaky side! She is a lover of karate and has some nimble ninja moves!

Mr Gus  Carty-Cowling

PE Teacher

 

Mr Craig Trewavis

Swimming Coach

Mrs Mel Partridge

Library

Mrs Partridge is not your typical partridge in a pear tree! This laughing larrikin can always be found gracing the halls of Melton Primary School making people chuckle with her wicked wit! Although better known these days as Perky Partridge and P-Dizzle, Mrs Partridge was once known as ‘Pucker Partridge’ when she played Roller Hockey for Australia at the age of 17!

Mrs Cathy McIntosh

LLI

Mrs Cathie McMahon

LLI

Mrs Steph Bowden

MiniLit

Mrs Bowden aka Lil Bow-wow is a colossal burst of energy and good vibes at MPS! Giving Ms Blundell a run for her money, Mrs Bowden is also in line for MPS comedian of the year- her laughter and smile are contagious! Scrumpdidliumptious bars and unlimited amounts of chocolates, Mrs Bowden is the modern day Willy Wonka!