Meet Our Staff

Dora Iuliano

Principal
Dora.Iuliano413@schools.sa.edu.au

Ms. Dora is a highly respected educational leader known for her integrity, excellence, innovation, and persistence. Her strategic leadership emphasises effective teamwork, personalised learning and targeted teaching, and is informed by research and data analysis to support children to learn and thrive.

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Ms. Dora embodies lifelong learning and has a passion for working with children, families, and colleagues to discover their purpose in education. She completed her secondary education at Mercedes College, earned her Master’s in Literacy from Adelaide University, and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of South Australia. Throughout her career, she has held diverse roles, including R-7 classroom teaching, Italian language instruction, Librarian, Microsoft Coach for 21st-century learning skills, and leadership positions in Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, STEM, and Inquiry initiatives. Her professional experience includes work at St. Morris, Blair Athol, Ardtornish, Tea Tree Gully, East Adelaide, and Thorndon Park Primary Schools. She holds accreditation as an Advanced Skills Teacher and serves as a National Assessor of Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers.

Together with her leadership team, staff, Governing Council, and the collaborative school community, Ms. Dora is committed to nurturing the whole child, promoting their academic, social, physical, and emotional wellbeing. Additionally, she aligns her work with the Department for Education, South Australia’s Areas of Impact, focusing on literacy, numeracy, inclusion, wellbeing, and equitable access to learning resources to support student success and achievement.

Lindy Kelvin

Principal
Dora.Iuliano413@schools.sa.edu.au

Lindy Kelvin has been a teacher, teacher librarian and school leader in Adelaide, SA since moving from Vancouver, BC Canada in 2008 with her husband and three children. With an initial passion and curiosity about the past, Lindy earned a Bachelor Degree in History from the University of British Columbia. She then went on to study a Master in Primary Teaching and a Master of Education in Teacher Librarianship and Information Studies.

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Since moving to Adelaide, Lindy has primarily worked in the eastern suburbs including East Adelaide Primary School and Thorndon Park Primary School in a variety of teaching roles ranging from R – 7, specialist subject teaching in Science and Technologies and as Senior Leader and Deputy Principal where she helped drive the inquiry models of 21st Learning Design and New Pedagogies for Deep Learning. Her greatest aspiration as an educator and school leader is to assist both students and teachers in realizing their full potential. As an instructional leader, Lindy strives to inspire both students and teachers in their curiosity about the world and support their pursuit for answers to questions that are worth thinking about deeply. Together, with the RPPS leadership team, Lindy looks forward to building on the strengths of the school with a focus on quality teaching and student engagement.

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.” (Albert Einstein)

Kim Copeland

Senior Leader – Student Services & Wellbeing
Kim.Atkinson950@schools.sa.edu.au

Kim Copeland is our site’s Senior Leader, dedicated to Student Wellbeing and Support Services. With a wealth of experience in education and a passion for fostering positive learning environments, Kim brings a unique blend of expertise and compassion to our school.

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Kim holds a bachelor’s degree in Primary and Middle Education and has completed a myriad of training and development courses which have comprised student inclusion, wellbeing and Positive Psychology. Kim has a genuine commitment to student welfare, and has successfully implemented programs that promote mental health, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging among our school community.

Kim’s leadership extends beyond the traditional academic realm, actively engaging with students to address their social and emotional needs. Through innovative initiatives, Kim aims to create a school environment that not only nurtures academic success but also encourages personal growth and resilience.

Teaching Staff

Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Specialists

Karyn Byles

Karyn is a dynamic, collaborative, highly organised Early Years educator with twenty years’ experience, teaching in small, large metropolitan and regional schools. Her engaging pedagogical approach has enabled her to provide a learning environment that has high expectations with flexibility to cater for the diverse backgrounds of students, staff, parents, and school community. Karyn is committed to developing resilient, environmentally aware, and creative lifelong learners who have an ability to engage with a growth mindset approach.

Karyn builds strong and trusting relationships with students, by listening and acting on their feedback. Through promoting a positive and caring classroom climate, students feel valued because learning is celebrated, and everyone has a sense of belonging. She empowers students by co-developing personalised classroom essential agreements and having class meetings to discuss issues in preparation to validate student voice. Karyn develops professional and collaborative relationships with parents by employing an ‘open door’ approach with a service culture orientation.

Karyn feels honoured to teach at Rose Park Primary School and is passionate about the school’s future direction. She is a valuable member of our school community, and as an educator strives to inspire students to achieve their full potential, in all aspects of a holistic education.

 

Tiani Jeffries

Tiani is excited to continue as a Reception teacher at Rose Park Primary School. She completed her teaching and disability studies degree at Flinders University in 2022 and since then has worked for Autism SA in their Foundation Skills Group and School Inclusion Program. Tiani has also worked as a relief teacher in a range of different South Australian schools.

Tiani is passionate about working within the early years and is looking forward to getting to know her new students, parents/caregivers, and to continue building relationships with the wider community. Tiani feels honoured to be working at Rose Park Primary School.

 

Clare Rodger

Clare Rodger has over 20 years teaching experience, and has taught reception to year 7 in Australia, Scotland, Sweden and Spain; in both public and private schools.

Clare’s invaluable exposure to a wide variety of teaching methods and strategies has been instrumental in the establishment of her strong and effective teaching pedagogy. Clare is a passionate teacher and loves to inspire students to wonder, question, imagine and create. She finds it very fulfilling to watch her students learn, grow and flourish.

Clare values excellent relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues. She also thoroughly enjoys working as part of an effective, collaborative teaching team. Clare feels very privileged to work in such a dynamic school that always seeks to provide the best for student’s education and wellbeing.

Clare graduated from Glasgow University with an Honours Bachelor of Education degree. In her spare time Clare enjoys reading, cycling, swimming, walking, and spending time with her family.

Sally Colburn

Sally Colburn is an accomplished and passionate teacher, rich in experience from teaching Reception to Year 6 throughout her 20+ years as a teacher. Sally completed her Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary and Primary) at the University of South Australia and has taught at both public and private schools in the Adelaide Hills, Southern and Eastern suburbs.

As a proud Rose Park Primary School Old Scholar, Sally has long family connections to the school. She believes in reinforcing school pride by encouraging students to be principled, respectful and show they care about others and the school environment.
Sally particularly loves working with children in junior primary year levels. She fosters their curiosity and enthusiasm to develop strong critical thinking and questioning skills.

Experience using the MiniLit program assists Sally to support students to develop their literacy skills and aims to help students ‘read like a News reader’. With a keen interest in student voice, Sally provides many opportunities for students to have their say, make informed choices and feel organised.

Sally has followed her passion to learn more about Autism, Dyslexia, Wellbeing and Positive Education. She enjoys helping students, and their families, with Individual Learning Plans and managing ‘big feelings’. Sally incorporates many strategies into children’s lives while aiming for success at school.

You might find Sally in Wendy’s Garden with the Green Thumbs gardeners. She loves growing, harvesting and cooking with produce from the garden to help students try new foods. Sally feels it’s a joy to see children flourish and to guide them through their educational journey at Rose Park Primary School with care and compassion.

 

Emily Dixon

Emily is a passionate and experienced teacher who has worked in a range of schools and year levels. She is a highly motivated and nurturing educator who is highly organised and committed to advancing student learning and wellbeing outcomes. Emily’s priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment for students by being positive, welcoming, and caring.

Emily believes in the importance of strong, positive, and respectful relationships within the school community. Having previously worked as a performing arts teacher, Emily’s passion for the Arts enabled her to support students in their learning, and to grow creatively and expressively. Emily has a strong interest and focus on students’ well-being by guiding young minds to be aware and openly expressive, and to identify feelings and use strategies for self-regulation.

Emily is committed to maintaining the current high standards and supportive environment that Rose Park PS holds.

On weekends, she enjoys spending quality time outdoors with her family; sons Otis and Van, husband Daniel, and dog Betty.

 

Tom Lynch

Tom has been working in the Rose Park Primary School community since 2017; he has previously worked as an SSO (Curriculum Support) at Rose Park Primary School and at the Rose Park OSHC as Assistant Director. Tom completed his primary teaching degree at the end of 2019.

Tom is a passionate and energetic teacher who has a strong emphasis on building relationships with his students. Tom strives to be the best he can be, in all aspects of his life, and tries to inspire students to do the best they can do in their learning and life.

Away from the classroom, Tom is a passionate sportsman and plays SANFL football for the West Adelaide football club at a Semi-professional level. He loves travelling, and all sport. Tom feels extremely excited and honoured to teach at Rose Park Primary School.

 

Leah Rippin

Leah has been teaching at Rose Park Primary School for 10 years! She now works part-time and enjoys the balance between family and school. Leah has a great love for Rose Park Primary, and the wider school community. She has thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated her time here.

Leah has a young family and lives in the gorgeous Adelaide hills. Her family enjoy spending quality time together, making lasting memories in the great outdoors.

Leah is a passionate and nurturing early childhood educator, whose goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning where children are intrinsically motivated to wonder, imagine, create and make new discoveries each and every day.

Leah looks forward to many more wonderful teaching and learning experiences with the beautiful students and families at Rose Park Primary School.

Kelly Fitzpatrick

Kelly Fitzpatrick is a dedicated teacher who values fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Kelly creates student-centred learning experiences by combining her knowledge of the IB and Australian Curriculum. She has worked in a number of IB schools and enjoys the inquiry-based learning approach with focus on student agency.

An enthusiastic, approachable and collaborative teacher, Kelly builds strong relationships with her students built on trust and respect. She understands that we are all life-long learners with a multitude of different strengths and needs. Kelly engages in regular conversations, questioning, constructive feedback and assessment, to support students and identify achievable learning goals and appropriate actions.

Kelly has a love for sports, playing both football and netball in her free time. When she has some time to herself, she loves to sit on the couch with her puppy (Rufus) and crochet.

 

Angela Klenke

Angela Klenke is an experienced and dedicated teacher, she is compassionate and a genuine nurturer. Angela has been teaching at Rose Park PS since 2003 and thoroughly enjoys the community culture at Rose Park. She has taught in a variety of schools in differing demographics; including Milingimbi (an Aboriginal Settlement in the NT), and country and inner city schools in SA.

Angela has had 2 very successful and special teacher exchanges to Canada, followed by being involved in the SAETL committee (S. A. Exchange Teachers League), and being the editor of the SAETL magazine, published through the Ed Dept quarterly. These experiences have motivated Angela to continue travelling and be a global citizen.

Angela has a passion for Maths – both learning and teaching! She empowers and inspires students to enjoy and excel in Maths. A previous student was quoted saying “Angela engages her students to have fun and learn during Maths lessons.
Angela believes “WE ARE ALL LIFE LONG LEARNERS!”

 

Georgina Palmer

Georgina is excited to continue teaching at Rose Park Primary School. With experience as a classroom teacher, School Services Officer and a Bachelor’s in Primary Education with Honours, Georgina has enjoyed teaching in a range of educational settings.

Georgina’s goal is to foster a supportive and inclusive classroom where every student can thrive and achieve their best. Georgina loves making learning engaging and relevant by tapping into students’ interests and strengths. With a focus on Humanities and Social Studies, she is passionate about inquiry-based learning and empowering students to lead their learning journey.

Georgina is looking forward to an exciting year!

Ida Capozzi

Ida was born in Adelaide, South Australia however her family originate from Italy. She graduated from The University of Adelaide with a BA Degree (majoring in English and Italian) and then went on to complete a Masters in Teaching (Junior Primary/Primary) at the University of South Australia. Ida has also completed her Postgraduate Certificate in International Education (IB PYP) which has strengthened her knowledge, skills and understanding of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program.

Over the past 14 years, Ida has taught a range of roles including teaching French, Music and Drama, Italian, Science as well as classroom teacher for Grades 2, 3, 4 and 6. In 2022, Ida applied her knowledge of the IB PYP program as part of her role on the Leadership Team.

Ida’s enthusiasm for an IB Education began when she taught for 2.5 years at the International School of Siena, Italy. Whilst living in Italy, she also visited the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia. These experiences have strengthened her professional skills in inquiry-based learning and in nurturing and developing curious, respectful and open-minded global citizens who want to bring positive action in the world.

 

Savannah Scaife

Savannah is teaching a Year 3 class in Room 6. She has a Primary Middle Education degree and has completed work placements in a variety of teaching settings including metropolitan, APY lands and overseas, namely in Vietnam teaching English students from ages 5 to 50 years. She spent time teaching in remote Indigenous communities and working with students with English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD). These placements have re-ignited her passion for EALD learning which is reflective of some of our students and families in the RPPS community.

Savannah promotes Literacy and Numeracy practices and supporting student wellbeing. Savannah strongly believes that wellbeing is interwoven with the academic and social and personal development of all children’s education. Having a safe and engaging classroom and school environment enables every student to flourish and grow. Adapting to changes while enjoying the journey of growing up with its highs and lows is how Savannah hopes to support all students to learn and grow.

India Copland

India Copland is delighted to join the Year 4 teaching team and is excited to work alongside the students, families, and staff this year. After completing her Bachelor of Primary Education Honours degree in 2024, India began her teaching journey in Cummins, where she gained valuable experience teaching a Reception class while finalising her studies.

India brings a warm, approachable, and energetic presence to the classroom, with a strong focus on building meaningful relationships with her students. She is passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Outside of the classroom, India enjoys spending time with friends, playing netball, and staying active. She also has a passion for travel; exploring new cultures and places. India is thrilled to begin this new chapter and looks forward to supporting her Year 4 students to achieve their best throughout the year.

 

Caitlin Petrou

Caitlin Petrou is a dedicated teacher who encourages students to be actively involved in their learning, supporting the development of lifelong learners. Since completing her Masters of Teaching, Caitlin has worked in a number of IB schools and successfully combines her knowledge of the IB with the Australian Curriculum to create student-centred learning experiences.

An enthusiastic, approachable and collaborative teacher, Caitlin cultivates a Growth Mindset amongst all students, resulting in a safe and nurturing classroom environment. She identifies the strengths and needs of students through regular conversations, questioning, constructive feedback and assessment, and supports students to identify achievable learning goals and appropriate actions.

Caitlin holds a Bachelor of Arts (Writing and Creative Communication) and Graduate Diploma of Journalism, and worked in PR prior to her teaching career. She still writes copy for websites in her spare time. Caitlin’s love of the written word is evident in the classroom, where she works with students to develop skills around effective writing and speaking.

Outside of school, Caitlin is a self-confessed foodie who enjoys spending time with her daughter and Chihuahuas (Bruno and Olly).

 

Eliza Suto

Eliza is a passionate educator, committed to creating a positive, inclusive and dynamic learning environment. With an emphasis on multisensory learning, she loves empowering students to recognise and develop their unique strengths, fostering a lifelong love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. Eliza strives to ensure that every student feels supported and inspired through engaging tasks that cater to diverse learning styles, helping each student unlock their full potential.

She previously completed an undergraduate degree in business, majoring in tourism and event management, which she believes supports her organisation in the classroom today. Her journey into teaching was sparked by her love of learning and the desire to make a positive impact on the lives of young people.

Outside of teaching, Eliza loves exploring new cultures through travel. She also loves cooking, hiking, snowboarding and spending time with her two kittens, Otis and Franklin. Eliza is really looking forward to nurturing her students’ academic achievements and personal growth in 2025.

Chanell Bonfiglio

Chanell is a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong understanding of Primary Years Pedagogy. She graduated from The University of South Australia with a Bachelor of Education Primary/Middle degree.

Chanell views respectful and trusting relationships as the cornerstone of establishing a positive and success-orientated school climate. She is a dynamic educator who seeks to recognise and understand the holistic child, so that purposeful learning can be planned and implemented. She prides herself on developing a class climate that embraces diversity, nurtures creativity, and enriches life-long learning. Hence, empowering students to become agents of change, not only for themselves but for the greater good of others, and the world. She achieves this by appreciating and promoting participation, facilitating curiosity and most importantly, encouraging questions and wonderings.

Chanell seeks to cultivate a positive growth mindset in her students by modelling appropriate language and encourages students to relish challenges, embrace mistakes, value effort and respond to constructive feedback.

Chanell is delighted to be joining the Rose Park Primary School community and looks forward to working in partnership with students, staff and families, to help all individuals to become confident, creative and innovative learners.

 

Olivia Curcio

Olivia has had the great pleasure of teaching at Rose Park Primary School in 2024, and is looking forward to embarking on a new role in Room 9, with Year 5 students. Olivia has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Honours) from UniSA and feels fortunate to continue her practice at Rose Park Primary School.

Olivia is passionate about teaching students in primary year levels, to watch them grow and flourish into confident and successful learners. Her experience consists of short contracts, relief teaching at a range of schools, working as an OSHC Educator for many years, and volunteering at a local kindy. Olivia believes building strong relationships with students and families is the essence of student success. She looks forward to building more connections with the Rose Park Primary School community and guiding her students to achieve success.

 

Ali Parletta

Ali is a creative educator who is delighted to begin teaching at Rose Park Primary School in 2022. She completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science before her Masters Degree in Primary Teaching.

Ali creates a safe classroom with a focus on wellbeing. She practices mindfulness with students and fosters a nurturing and inclusive environment. By promoting student agency and valuing effort, Ali encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and meet their goals. Ali strives to inspire resilient students who are willing to take risks in their learning by teaching a growth mindset approach.

Ali is passionate about sustainability and connection to nature. She has introduced green waste and other recycling programs at her previous school. Ali believes it is crucial that children connect with and consider their impact on their natural environment.

Dion Karagiannis

Dion is a passionate and caring educator who has over 8 years of experience teaching across R-7 after completing his Bachelor degree with Honours in Education in 2016. His passion for learning ensures that he is constantly developing as an educator to unlock the full potential in each learner.

As an educator of our future leaders, he has a strong focus on establishing and maintaining professional and positive relationships. Dion creates a classroom space that is a supportive and high performing environment where students feel valued, safe and are actively involved in their learning through the learning design process.

Dion has a strong passion for physical and mental well-being and understands the importance of health on the human being and learner. He has played soccer since he was 6 years old and has a strong passion for sport which has helped to develop his team work skills. Dion communicates effectively and collaborates as part of a team with all staff to ensure continuous improvement of learning outcomes for students.

 

Brad Schutz

Brad is excited to be teaching Year 6 students this year. He taught Year 5 from 2018-2020 and Year 6 in 2021 and 2022 at Rose Park Primary School. Brad has a deep understanding of the curriculum content for each year level and what is needed to prepare students in readiness for their transition to high school.

His reputation as a strong public speaker is evidenced when he comperes school events as Master of Ceremonies.

Brad is committed to mentoring and guiding his students by creating positive relationships and providing relevant knowledge and skills to support each individual’s academic, social and emotional wellbeing. By getting to know his students and how they learn, he will personalise learning and connect to student’s interests. He targets teaching to cater for the needs and different learning styles of each student and in diverse ways to promote student engagement and motivation.

Brad’s warm and approachable manner enables the creation of a safe, happy and organised learning environment underpinned by promotion and enactment of our school values and IB learner dispositions.

It will be an exciting year comprising of many wonderful learning opportunities for both year levels including the Year 5 Musical, Year 5 & 6 Debating and The Year 6 IB PYP Exhibition. The Exhibition represents a significant event in the life of an IB PYP school and is celebrated with the whole school community.

Physical Education

Anna Nichol

Anna Nichol is the specialist physical education teacher at Rose Park Primary School. She has a Bachelor of Education from the University of South Australia in Junior Primary/Primary teaching, specialising in physical education. Anna has been a teacher for 25 years both as a classroom teacher and a PE specialist, predominantly in South Australian Independent Schools and for the past 8 years at Rose Park Primary School.

Anna enjoys working as a specialist teacher in the subject area that she is passionate about along with coordinating SAPSASA sports, swimming carnivals and sports days. Her teaching methodology promotes a happy and safe learning environment where students are encouraged to be individuals, to always try their best, and to have fun while learning. Her teaching includes an active approach, where learning occurs through hands-on practice, inquiry, cooperative learning, and reflection.

Outside of school Anna loves spending time with her family and friends, keeping fit, being at the beach and going on holidays!

 

Science

Leah Rippin

Leah has been teaching at Rose Park Primary School for 10 years! She now works part-time and enjoys the balance between family and school. Leah has a great love for Rose Park Primary, and the wider school community. She has thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated her time here.

Leah has a young family and lives in the gorgeous Adelaide hills. Her family enjoy spending quality time together, making lasting memories in the great outdoors.

Leah is a passionate and nurturing early childhood educator, whose goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning where children are intrinsically motivated to wonder, imagine, create and make new discoveries each and every day.

Leah looks forward to many more wonderful teaching and learning experiences with the beautiful students and families at Rose Park Primary School.

 

Abby Stevens

Abby has been a full-time classroom teacher for 7 years. Most recently, she taught at Loreto College and Mercedes College. There, she honed her skills and gained valuable experience, always striving to ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning in her students. She is very excited to work part-time as a Science Teacher at Rose Park Primary School this term. This change in her career was sparked by the arrival of her beautiful daughter, Mia. Embracing the joys of motherhood, she now balances her time as a teacher and a parent.

At Rose Park Primary School, Abby is excited to continue her mission of nurturing inquisitive minds. She is a firm believer in inquiry-based learning; a teaching approach that encourages students to think creatively, explore, and collaborate. Abby is devoted to creating an engaging and dynamic learning environment, where every child can thrive and develop a lifelong love for science.

Outside of school, Abby enjoys cooking, hiking, running and spending time with her young family.

 

Japanese

Niki Peak

Niki Peak has been teaching Japanese at Rose Park Primary School since 2008. She studied Japanese language and gained her Bachelor of Junior Primary and Primary Education at The University of South Australia. She has spent a considerable amount of time studying and sightseeing in Japan. As an Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowship awardee, in 2014, Niki took part in an intensive course of Japanese language and cultural immersion and gained much insight into the future direction of primary school language education.

Niki first travelled to Japan when she was in year 7 on a school exchange trip, and fell in love with the country. Her passion for Japan, its people, and its language and culture has led her to continue to share this with her students. When she started in her role as Japanese teacher at Rose Park, Niki worked to set up a sister school exchange programme. In 2014 Rose Park Primary School signed a sister school agreement with Jyosei Elementary School, Hikone, Japan.

Niki believes that learning a language should be fun, so endeavors for all of her lessons to be hands on and engaging for a wide variety of learners. Japan’s many wonderful cultural aspects, both traditional and modern, provide Niki’s lessons with many points of fascination for young learners. Niki hopes that through learning Japanese at Rose Park, students gain an appreciation of other cultures and languages, and are fostered to develop their international mindedness.

 

Performing Arts

Julia Mayer

Julia is a Performing Arts teacher and a practicing theatre maker. She studied at Adelaide College of the Arts and graduated with an Advanced Diploma (Acting) and continued further study at UniSA with a Bachelor of Media Arts and a Masters of Teaching (Primary).

As a performer, Julia has worked with various theatre companies including State Theatre Company of South Australia, Frank.Theatre, Tutti Ensemble, Colourwheel Productions, and Splash Theatre. In 2019 Julia traveled to France to study Clown at École Philippe Gaulier, a skill which she has since enjoyed sharing with her students. In 2021 she called upon those clown skills to write, direct, perform and produce her award-winning debut solo show, ‘Nella’, at the Adelaide Fringe.

Julia is thrilled to be part of the team at Rose Park and to be teaching in the field in which she is most passionate. She believes Arts Education opens a world of possibilities. Not only does it create opportunities for students to experiment, collaborate, build self-confidence and expression, it also provides avenues to develop understanding and empathy for different people and points of view. Julia prides herself in creating supportive and safe environments in which students are encouraged to be bold and take risks, prompting a growth mindset and a love for learning.

 

Technologies

Sarah Howard

Sarah Howard loves to teach and learn. Recognised for her passion, professionalism and commitment to her students and colleagues, she is thrilled to be part of the team at Rose Park Primary School as Technologies Teacher.

Sarah empowers students to manage their learning and teaches the skills required to develop lifelong learners and problem solvers. She has worked as a classroom and specialist technology teacher, implementing 21st century learning design in her own classroom and conducting professional development sessions for teachers.

Over the last 20 years as an Educator, Sarah has worked in multiple roles and settings from preschool to Year 10, Leadership, Technologies, The Arts, Japanese and PE. During her undergraduate studies, Sarah was a founding teacher at Theatre Bugs performing arts school in Norwood and continued teaching there while working as an early career teacher in schools.
Notable areas of special interest and experience include teaching and coordination roles at UniSA Education programs, training teachers in 21st Century Learning Design, implementing the Kimochi Wellbeing program, facilitating educational and social skills programs for students requiring flexible learning options, and leading a diverse range of whole school events.

Sarah loves spending time with her family and friends. Weeknights you will find her walking along Torrens Linear Park with her fur baby, Max the spoodle. Weekends are spent with extended family in Paracombe and Central Market shopping. Holiday breaks are often spent caravaning, waterskiing and other travel adventures with her family.

 

EALD

Maria Miranda

Maria has been teaching for 14 years, working predominantly within the Intensive English Language Program (IELP). She has taught in Northern Adelaide areas and has worked within mainstream settings to teach English to newly arrived refugees and migrants from a vast array of cultures at Salisbury North Primary.

She thoroughly enjoys teaching a range of positive English language strategies to support students to become confident in speaking, reading and writing the English language and to develop their sense of independence and resilience to learning.

This year she works collaboratively with the English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) teaching team and class teachers at Rose Park PS to provide intervention programs for our EALD students. She will support students and teachers in classroom and in small groups in literacy and writing for assessment and learning. She looks forward to working with students, families and the wider school community.