Meet The Teachers

We’re excited to meet you!

At the top of the list when measuring the quality of a school has to be the quality of the teaching staff. We are beyond fortunate to have a team of teachers truly dedicated to positive outcomes for all children.

Meet our teachers below!

Leadership & Administration

Adrian Scutt

Adrian Scutt

Principal

I am extremely privileged to be the Principal at Holy Trinity Primary School. I thoroughly enjoy engaging with the staff, parents and students to promote a sense of community and partnership in learning. My passions outside of school are family (father of three!), gardening and watching the mighty Tigers!

Natalie Ballinger

Natalie Ballinger

Deputy Principal & Learning Diversities Leader

Holy Trinity is a wonderful community of people and I feel so blessed to work here. The students are amazing, the parents supportive and the teaching staff are dedicated and committed to making Holy Trinity the best it can be. Outside of school I love to spend time with my family.

Michelle Garvey

Michelle Garvey

Literacy Intervention

I am grateful that I work here at HT and that I am part of a great school community. I love seeing the children I teach grow in confidence with every new thing that they learn and experience.

Tania Fraser

Tania Fraser

Receptionist & Administration Officer

I love being part of the Holy Trinity School community!  I have worked at ‘HT’ for nine years and feel blessed to work with such caring and dedicated staff who go above and beyond for our students and their families.  Outside of school I enjoy eating out or seeing a movie with my family and friends.

Robyn Barberis

Robyn Barberis

Receptionist & Learning Support Officer

The community at Holy Trinity is a welcoming and friendly environment for which I’m grateful to be a part of. Lifelong learning is a continuous process, so it gives me great pleasure to be involved in the students’ primary education and to watch them grow throughout their time at Holy Trinity. In my spare time you will find me enjoying a good book or spending time with family and friends.

Lorelle Clarke

Lorelle Clarke

Finance & Administration Officer

Working at Holy Trinity School community allows me to interact with students, parents and staff which ensures my job is never repetitive or boring.
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

Prep Teachers

Andrea Dowling

Andrea Dowling

Prep Teacher & Literacy Leader

I love teaching and look forward to helping my students learn and have lightbulb moments. I think school should be fun, challenging and that we should always dance!

Chelsi Tubby

Chelsi Tubby

Prep Teacher

I love teaching the students of Holy Trinity and seeing them thrive in such an inclusive environment. It is so exciting seeing the students succeed as they grow and learn. Outside of school I love spending time with family and friends, going to craft markets and cooking.

Olivia Cowie

Olivia Cowie

Prep Teacher

To be updated

Year 1/2 Teachers

Carly Booth

Carly Booth

Year 1/2 Teacher

I love working at Holy Trinity. There is no greater reward than seeing your students succeed and grow in confidence. We are very lucky to have fantastic passionate staff and a great school community. Outside of school I love to hang out with my young family. 

Estephania Rodrigues

Estephania Rodrigues

Year 1/2 Teacher

I am delighted to embark on my teaching journey at Holy Trinity. As a teacher, I endeavour to create an inclusive environment and I look forward to being a part of the students’ learning and growth. I am passionate about developing positive relationships with all students and guiding them to become lifelong learners. Outside of school, I enjoy going to the beach and spending time with my family and friends.

Judith Sully

Judith Sully

Year 1/2 Teacher

I am excited to be joining the Holy Trinity community this year. I am passionate about education and inspiring my students in a positive learning environment. Outside of school hours, I enjoy running, Pilates and seeking out great food spots around Melbourne.

Year 3/4 Teachers

Denham Harvie

Denham Harvie

Year 3/4 Teacher & Religious Education Leader

I am excited to be working at Holy Trinity. It is a school that develops students in all areas; academic, personal, social, emotional and spiritual.
When I’m not working I enjoy reading, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Cassie Bellofiore

Cassie Bellofiore

Year 3/4 Teacher

I am very excited to return to the Holy Trinity community this year! I strive to create a warm and welcoming classroom environment where everyone can achieve their personal best. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and our dog Bronx and going to the gym.

Alexandra Gaffy

Alexandra Gaffy

Year 3/4 Teacher

I am so pleased to have returned to Holy Trinity after working for 8 years in the state schooling system. The community at Holy Trinity is one of acceptance and belonging, which I consider pivotal in education, so that all children may reach their full potential.

Justin Woodcock

Justin Woodcock

Year 3/4 Teacher

I love working as a teacher because I enjoy watching kids grow in their learning and witnessing students achieve success across all subjects. Outside of school, I cherish spending time with my family and friends. I also have a passion for sports and enjoy going away.

Year 5/6 Teachers

Anne Cochrane

Anne Cochrane

Year 5/6 Teacher & Learning Diversities Leader

I was so excited to join the HT team! The community and students have been warm and welcoming. I strive to ensure all students in my class reach their academic, social and spiritual potential. Teaching young people is both exciting and rewarding, and I love everything about it! In my spare time, I like to watch true crime documentaries and read all sorts of books.

Louise McEwan

Louise McEwan

Year 5/6 Teacher

I am so grateful to be a part of our happy and nurturing community. I love how everyone works together with a holistic approach to education, allowing all students to achieve their goals and deepen their thinking. Outside of school I enjoy reading, exploring the great outdoors and spending quality time with my family and friends.

Rhett Masters

Rhett Masters

Year 5/6 Teacher

I am excited about working with the 5/6s to help build their self belief and challenge them to be the best versions of themselves that they can be. Outside of school, I love family time, playing sports and watching the mighty Melbourne Demons!

Bree Schafter

Bree Schafter

Year 5/6 Teacher

I am so very excited to teach 5/6 this year at Holy Trinity! This will be my 17th year of teaching and I enjoy every minute in the classroom engaging, developing and challenging our young learners to enable them to achieve their personal best. On the weekends, you will find my family at a local soccer or footy field cheering on our children’s sporting teams and enjoying time with our many pets!

Damian O'Bryan

Damian O'Bryan

Year 5/6 Teacher

In my 18th year of teaching, I am excited to join the Holy Trinity community to work with Year 5/6. I look forward to working with the students to build self-efficacy, achieving their academic goals and building confidence to becoming lifelong learners. Beyond the school gates, I enjoy quality time with my family and friends, cycling and watching the Mighty Dees!

Specialist Teachers

Josie Formichelli

Josie Formichelli

Italian/Performing Arts & 3/4 Teacher

HT is a great school – wonderful students and an amazing staff to work with. I love teaching languages and am passionate about performing arts so being able to teach both these subjects areas is ideal for me! Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and cooking traditional Italian food. Viva l’italiano!

Caroline Laming

Caroline Laming

Visual Arts Teacher

I have always enjoyed creative pursuits and am thrilled to be the Visual Arts teacher. I hope to convey my love of Arts and Crafts and give students experience in a variety of materials and techniques.  I also encourage them to be kind to themselves in the art room and proud of their efforts.  Anything is possible in the future and it is the creative spirits that will lead the way.

Elizabeth Humphris

Elizabeth Humphris

PE Teacher & Wellbeing Leader

I feel so blessed to be teaching at HT because of the incredible school community. The children are wonderful, parents extremely supportive and the teachers are such a great dedicated bunch to work with. Outside of school, I love spending time at the beach, hence why I currently live by the bay. I have a long commute each day, but it’s a small price to pay to be working at this great school. smile

Shannon Mullavey

Shannon Mullavey

Digital Technologies & Year 3/4 Teacher

As soon as you enter into Holy Trinity you feel a vibrant energy that tells you that you are a part of a special community. This energy is what I love most about being a part of HT. To have the privileged opportunity to inspire our students to believe in themselves and to reach for the stars is what I enjoy most about teaching. Outside of school I love running, watching sport and spending time with my family.

Wilma Honeysett

Wilma Honeysett

Library Technician & Learning Support Officer

HT is a great place to work because all the staff are very welcoming, friendly and professional. Outside of school I enjoy reading, gardening, spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors.

Learning Support Officers

Jan D'Angelo

Jan D'Angelo

Learning Support Officer

I love helping the students at the school and help them be the best they can.

Holy Trinity has a wonderful staff and make working there very enjoyable.

Narelle Ferraro

Narelle Ferraro

Learning Support Officer

I absolutely love working as an LSO at HT.

I feel blessed to be able to work with the children so they can achieve their goals and be witness to their excitement when they do!

Helen Richardson

Helen Richardson

Learning Support Officer

I thoroughly enjoy working with such a supportive team at Holy Trinity. Being able to assist students to build confidence to achieve their goals is a delight and a privilege. Outside of school I enjoy camping with family and friends.

Kaitlin Bodén

Kaitlin Bodén

Learning Support Officer

I love working with all of our wonderful students at Holy Trinity Primary School and being a part of fun filled learning adventures in the classroom. Outside of school I look forward to family camping trips and watching my children’s soccer matches.

Jan Markou

Jan Markou

Learning Support Officer

I love being part of the Holy Trinity family. My passion is being creative. I love my role as I get to make a difference in a child’s education and general wellbeing. Building confidence and a “can do attitude “

Charmila Gunawardena

Charmila Gunawardena

Learning Support Officer

I am truly blessed to be a part of the team at Holy Trinity with friendly, caring staff and smiling, beautiful children. I thrive to be the champion adult who every child needs in their lives to become the best they can possibly be.
Zoe Doyle

Zoe Doyle

Learning Support Officer

Working at Holy Trinity as a learning support officer is such an enjoyable role. I love working with the students to help them become the best versions of themselves. The students, staff, and wider HT community are so kind, welcoming and supportive. It is a joy to work with and to be a part of such a wonderful community.
Christine Stephen

Christine Stephen

Learning Support Officer

Working as a LSO is very rewarding and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I really enjoy working with classroom teachers and the children. My strengths are reading and writing. I am an outdoor person that loves playing and watching sport. I don’t mind getting my hands dirty doing art or gardening.

Elise O'Carroll

Elise O'Carroll

Learning Support Officer

To be updated

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