Meet our Teaching Team for 2023

		Mrs Virginia Outred is the St Joseph’s Narrabeen Principal, and leader of our teaching team. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Italy- the language, culture, scenery, food, wine are the best! Preferred pizza topping: Fig and prosciutto Most interesting question you’ve been asked as a teacher: How do you know you’re in love? (when I was just engaged) Beach or snow?: Beach – I can’t do the whole skiing thing! Favourite weekend activity: Sleeping and reading on the beach Song that always gets you dancing: “Saw Her Standing There” by The Beatles

		Mrs Alison Jarman is our Kindergarten teacher in 2023. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: India; love the vibrant culture, art, food etc and really want to go back to see more. Preferred pizza topping: Prosciutto & rocket Most interesting question you’ve been asked as a teacher: Have you always had wobbly hair?! (Yes, I was born with it!) Favourite type of music: 80’s British pop, 90s UK dance Song that always gets you dancing: Robin S “Show me Love” A random fact about you that we might not expect: I like cooking – especially Asian and Indian food!

		Mrs Carmel Sekulich teaches our Year 4 class, 3 days a week with Mrs McCamey teaching 2 days. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Too many to mention, but always to San Clemente in California, I get to spend time with my eldest son Justin. Preferred pizza topping: Bolognese (Lucky and Pep’s at Newport do a good one!) Beach or snow?: Both. Love to rug up in the snow and at the beach, I love to dive into the refreshing salt water on a hot day. Song that always gets you dancing: The ‘Zootopia’ theme song, “Try Everything” by Shakira Favourite book: Koala Lou by Mem Fox A random fact about you that we might not expect: I am going to become a grandmother for the first time in May.

		Mrs Kath Fogwell is our Year 2 teacher, and also handles the executive role of Religious Education Co-ordinator. Favourite food: Mango. Pet hate: Birds in the classroom… there’s almost nothing scarier! Favourite place on earth: Various remote swimming holes in Kakadu. They are a little hidden piece of paradise. You have to block out the thought of crocodiles though. Children’s book you love: Anything by Dr Seuss, Roald Dahl, Enid Blyton, Pamela Allen, Julia Donaldson, Mem Fox… I LOVE books.

		Mrs Cara Appleton is our Year 5 teacher. Favourite food? : Anything Italian! Pet hate? : Rubbish on the playground Favourite place on Earth? : Great Mackerel Beach Children’s book you love: Too many to choose just one (or even ten!). Seven Little Australians by Ethel Turner, Wonder by RJ Palacio, Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein and Cicada by Shaun Tan. Favourite memories from Joeys? : There are simply too many to count! School camps, school musicals, St Joseph’s Feast Days, awesome people – the common theme is that all of my memories of St Joseph’s make me smile!

		Mrs Lisette Calleja will take on the Year 6 teaching duties in 2023. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Italy, because I got to meet some of my dad’s family and I got to see where he grew up. Most interesting question you’ve been asked as a teacher: Who made God? Ultimate dinner on a plate: My dad’s pasta sauce with penne pasta, parmesan cheese and crusty white bread. Favourite book: I have two: The Girl with the Louding Voice and A Gentleman in Moscow. A random fact about you that we might not expect: I was a qualified cricket umpire in my twenties.

		Miss Tiffany Britton is our Year 1 teacher in 2023. Pet hate: When people overuse single use plastics What’s on your wish list? : A retro bike Favourite place: Scotland (especially the Highlands where the cheeky fairies live) What is your favourite children’s book? : ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go!’ – Dr Seuss Favourite food: Chocolate What do you want to achieve? : Always inspire children to find their passion and reach for the stars.

		Mrs Olivia Windon (formerly Miss Preston) is currently on Maternity Leave in 2023. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Mexico. The white sand, beaches and margaritas. Beach or snow?: Beach, because I love the ocean and sun Favourite weekend activity: Going for walks with my beautiful puppy Winnie. Favourite book: The Magic Faraway Tree

		Mrs Brenda Paul, our Assistant Principal, will also be our Collaborative Coach and Teacher Librarian in 2023. Preferred pizza topping: Cheese, cheese and more cheese please! Favourite type of music: All types – I’m an avid music lover so it’s too hard to discern. Beach or snow?: This is too hard to choose also – beach for tranquility and rejuvenation, snow for tranquility and adrenalin rush. Favourite weekend activity: Chilling anywhere with a glass of bubbles. Song that always gets you dancing: ‘Jump Around’ by House of Pain. A random fact about you that we might not expect: Say any word and I can sing a song with that word in it – and I do!

		Mrs Jade Browett is the leader of our Learning Support team. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: I’d have to say France. It’s got it all: Amazing cities, quaint countryside villages, history, cheese and the best rose around. Favourite type of music: Anything that gets you up and dancing Favourite weekend activity: Going for a walk somewhere along our amazing Northern Beaches with my family, followed by a long lunch Song that always gets you dancing: Any good ’90s banger A random fact about you that we might not expect: My husband and I took long service leave a few years ago and travelled around Europe in a motorhome for four months with our three children. It was incredible!

		Mrs Anita Brooks is our Micro Teaching Program Teacher. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Safari in South Africa – amazing. Thought this would be a once in a lifetime thing, but luckily enough took children a couple of years ago! Preferred pizza topping: Sloppy Guiseppe from Pizza Express (UK people will know what I mean), with garlic doughballs! Favourite book: Until recently, The Goldfinch. Read Where the Crawdads sing recently and loved that too. Favourite weekend activity: Swimming out in the waves, and have them washing over my head. Takes all the worries with them. Song that always gets you dancing: “All the Single Ladies” by Beyoncé. Best not let my children see me though, I am way to uncool to be dancing anywhere!

		Mrs Kim Marlin is one of our Learning Support Assistants. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Spain, for its amazing buildings, beautiful scenery and the cobblestone streets Preferred pizza topping: Moroccan lamb Ultimate dinner on a plate: Something that someone else has cooked Favourite book: I really enjoy autobiographies A random fact about you that we might not expect: I played the cornet in the primary school band.

		Mrs Kath McCamey will teach Year 4 two days a week in conjunction with Mrs Sekulich in 2023. Favourite book: ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ by Dr Seuss Preferred pizza topping: BBQ Chicken Favourite type of music: Pop Beach or snow?: Beach. I love summer! Favourite weekend activity: Going to the beach

		Mrs Nicola Frost is our sports teacher. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: Chamonix, France – best skiing ever Preferred pizza topping: Pepperoni and mushroom Favourite type of music: Chill out – Jack Johnson Beach or snow?: BOTH! Freshwater Beach – just chill out. Thredbo – smashing down the Golf Course on a powder day! Favourite weekend activity: Skiing/Swimming/ scoring goals at Hockey/ mountain biking/ relaxing at the beach/ cocktails in the spa! Ultimate dinner on a plate: Yorkshire pudding with roast beef
		Miss Anthea Nicholls (new to St Joseph’s in 2023!) is our Year 3 teacher. Song that always makes you smile? Over the Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Your all-time favourite treat? I love a massage. What makes you happiest? Playing with my dog and swimming. What do you love most about teaching? Seeing students achieve their learning goals and seeing how students think. I love how students have amazing ideas and perspectives. Why are you looking forward to joining St Joseph’s in 2023? Getting to know and being a part of the St Joseph’s community.

		Mrs Kerrie Andrews is our Senior Administration Officer. Best place you’ve ever travelled to: New York, I went with girlfriends two years ago and it was everything I had hoped and more. Most interesting question you’ve been asked in the office: “Why do you wear sparkly eye shadow?” (Because it’s pretty of course.) Ultimate dinner on a plate: Anything I haven’t had to cook. Favourite book: Recently, Where the Crawdads Sing A random fact about you that we might not expect: I LOVE red frogs, there is generally a packet in my bottom drawer.

		Mrs Sam Carolan is a casual member of our teaching staff for 2023. What’s your all-time favourite meal? : Mexican What do you do if you’re feeling stressed? : Breathe and go for a long walk. What’s a random fact about you we might not know? : I used to race in a ski team and I would love to be a ski instructor one day. What makes you feel happiest? : Skiing here in Australia and Aspen Snowmass. Which book have you read the most in your lifetime? : New Earth by Eckhart Tolle. Most interesting question you’ve been asked as a teacher? : “Can I see your baby in your tummy?” (When I was pregnant.)

		Mrs Andrea Fitzpatrick is one of our Learning Support Assistants.

		Mrs Sam Greig is one of our Learning Support Assistants. What’s your all-time favourite meal? : I love a home cooked Thai Beef salad or a piece of Salmon. What do you do if you’re feeling stressed? : Go for a walk with my dog Cody while listening to some music. What’s a random fact about you we might not know? : I previously co-owned an online party business. What makes you feel happiest? : Spending quality time with family and friends and being near the ocean. Which book have you read the most times in your lifetime? : Time For Bed by Mem Fox. I would to read this all the time to my children when they were little just before bed.

		Mrs Taryn McCready is one of our Learning Support Assistants. What is your all-time favourite meal? : Nourish bowl from Girdler’s Cafe. What do you do if you’re feeling stressed? : Go to the beach and soak my feet in the water. What’s a random fact about you we might not know? : I was an Artificial Eye Maker (Ocularist). What makes you feel happiest? : Spending time with my family and floating in water! Which book have you read the most in your lifetime? : Where is The Green Sheep?


		Mr Michael Warby is our music teacher.