OUR TEACHERS
Who We AreOur Teachers are the heart of our school
We asked our team “Why St Johns?” This is what they said…

Karen Leese
Principal
What I love about St John’s
I have had the pleasure of working in lots of different schools all over the world and what I love about St John’s is the beautiful landscape our school is set in. From bush and nature play to multiple outdoor learning areas, we have lots of space for children to freely learn and play. St John’s is like your second home; we really are a small school with a very big heart.
Karen Leese

Sue Denholm
Foundation/Year 1 Teacher
I love to work in a Christian environment where students can grow in faith and their understanding of what Jesus did for us. I appreciate the opportunity to teach in a PYP school educating students to be global citizens and supporting them to develop respect for themselves, others and the world around them.

Renae Ruediger
Year 1/2 Teacher
What I love at St John’s is that it is a country, Christan school, which helps give it a lovely family feel. I like how the staff collaborate in their planning to improve students’ skills, knowledge and conceptual understanding.

Laura Anders
Year 3/4 Teacher
St John’s is a school where God’s love is at the heart of everything they do. They provide warm and caring relationships in a safe environment. I am thankful for the opportunity to teach the PYP to students who are enthusiastic and excited to learn.

Kathy Cluse
Year 5/6 teacher; PE Coordinator
We provide a holistic approach to education with the needs of individuals being met. The school is a close community who are caring and Christ driven.

Shelley Schild
Year 3/4 Teacher

Edith Zeller
German (LOTE) + The Arts Teacher
Why St John’s?
It is a great privilege and joy to be able to work in an environment as caring and supportive as St John’s Lutheran School. I love sharing the knowledge of my first language and culture with the children. The PYP lets me collaborate with my teaching colleagues, to create learning experiences in German that are authentic, meaningful, and engaging for our diversity of learners.

Brenda Verrall
Librarian, ICT Coordinator
St John’s is a caring, role modelling, educational community whereby staff, students and families are respected and loved in a Christian filled environment.

Sonya Mosey
Administration
There is a real sense of community among the staff and students here at St John’s and I love being part of this. I enjoy helping others, it brings me great joy in seeing children shine in their learning journey as they grow and develop into unique individuals.

Lynn Grosser
Care Coordinator, Administration
I feel very blessed to be a special part of the support and care to all students, staff and families in my pastoral care role at St John’s.

Angela Dunstan
Learning Support Officer (LSO)

Lisa Pfitzner
Learning Support Officer (LSO)

Belinda Niemz
Finance Manager
It is a privilege to serve in a Lutheran school where the teaching and learning has Christ at the centre.