Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.
Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Balgownie Staff Members 2025
Principal
Donna Barton
Executive team
Carinya Barkley - Curriculum and Instruction
Sarah Steele - 3&4
Pam Maranesi - K-2
Emma Harris - 5&6
Early Stage One (Kindergarten)
Anna Scott - KS
Pam Maranesi - KM
Stage One
Lacey Chilko - 1L
Tomas Wright - 2W
Alison Kerema - 2KP (Mon-Wed)
Tass Caliskan - 1C
Jennifer Pearce - 2KP (Thurs & Fri)
Stage Two
Sarah Steele - 3/4S
Ben Ridgway - 3/4R
Sascha Lynch - 3/4LJ (Tues-Fri)
Breanna Jones - 3/4LJ (Mon)
Rachel Carter - 4/5UC (Mon-Wed)
Brianna Urqhart - 4/5UC (Thurs & Fri)
Stage Three
Lisa Body - 5/6B
Emma Harris - 5/6H
Jessica Tougher - 5/6T
Rachel Carter - 4/5UC (Mon-Wed)
Brianna Urqhart - 4/5UC (Thurs & Fri)
SASS Staff
Michelle Thompson - Buisness Manager
Melody Bell - Admin Manager
Joanne Oyston - Admin Officer (Mon - Thurs)
Casey Snow - Admin Officer (Fri)
Dave Swan - General Assistant
Darren Pendergast - General Assistant
Learning Support Teachers
Vanessa Cliff
Breanna Jones
Clive Cox
Jill Hockey
Brianna Urquhart
Jennifer Pearce
Emily Mele
Learning Support Officers
Joanne Carrigan (Mon - Wed)
Casey Snow (Mon & Tues)
Karen Gruevski
Khalia Rasch
School Counsellor
Alyson Catto
School Library
Jacqualine Birchall - Teacher Librarian (Mon - Thurs)
Casey Snow - Library Technician (Wed & Thurs)