Our Team

Casuarina staff play an important role in the development of students.
We value commitment to Rudolph Steiner Education principles, enthusiasm and creativity,
positive and productive relationships and effective and respectful teamwork.
Our team members are selected based on these values.

Leadership Team

RILEY, Nicci

Head of School

BESLEY, Dean

Business Manager

Middle Leadership

PARIS, Vanessa

Temporary Assistant Head of School

PARKES, Rowena

Learning Support Cooordinator

Teaching Staff

BONELLO, Kelly

Peach Blossom Teacher

BARBARESCO, Pierina

Kindergarten Teacher

MURRAY, Caleb

Class 1 Teacher

PARIS, Vanessa

Class 2 Teacher

HUDSON, Emma

Class 3 Teacher

GADKE, Matt

Class 4 Teacher

CACAVAS, Greg

Class 5 Teacher

PALLOTTA, Angelo

Class 6 Teacher

CARAPETO, Teresa

Language Teacher

SCHEEF, Alison

Teacher/PE Teacher

Music program

FRANK, Jessamin

Music and Violin Teacher

MACKENZIE, Kirsten

Chior Leader

Admininstration

BACIGALUPO, Louise

Reception

VOS, Kylie

Finance Officer

Learning Support Team

COLLINS, Karen

Learning Assistant

CURRY, Priya

Learning Assistant

GARBERS, Lee-Anne

Learning Assistant

HENDERSON, Courteney

Learning Assistant

JOHNSON, Mitchell

Learning Assistant

POWER, Helene

Learning Assistant

RAUSER, Dayna

Learning Assistant

SHAW, Caroline

Learning Assistant

THOMPSON, Megan

Learning Assistant

School Structure

The school is operated by a cooperative, the Casuarina School Cooperative Limited, the membership of which is mostly made up of parents and teachers. An elected board of up to eight directors is responsible for governing the school. The College of Teachers and Head of School manage the educational and cultural life of the school, and the Head of School oversees the day-to-day operation of the school and its staff.

Library

DENHAM, Frances

Librarian

Parent and Child Group

KINGMA, Lisa

Playgroup Facilitator

SAVARIS, Wendy

Playgroup Facilitator

Maintenance

SCIORTINO, Roland

Building and Grounds Maintenance

MORAN, Geoff

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Visit us and you will begin to see what makes Casuarina Steiner School different from all other schools. You will start to see and feel all the reasons to choose a Steiner education when you meet our talented and dedicated teachers, talk to our active and involved parent community, and meet our wonderful students. We can’t wait to welcome you!

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