We have 38 classrooms staffed with a teacher supported
by a teacher’s aide. Staff are highly specialised in the areas of supporting the learning of students through the use of evidence based high impact teaching strategies. Differentiation of teaching strategies and classroom learning environments is essential to support the unique needs of our students.
Executive Leadership Team
Principal
Susan Kirkman
Deputy Principals
Jacinta Xavier - Early Years
Krystal Eldridge - Middle Years
Tom McDonald - Junior Secondary
Kate Przybylo - Senior School
Business Manager
Sarah Ashcroft
Head of Department - Curriculum
Kyla Patterson
Specialist Staff
Erin Kerr - Pedagogical Coach
Tash McCarthy - Pedagogical Coach
Sue Lowry - Music Teacher
Leandra Miscamble - Hospitality Teacher
Administrative team
Adele McAllister - Accounts Payable & Adminstration Officer
Sherryl Kemp - Accounts Receivable & Administration Officer
Caitlin Woodbridge - Executive Services Officer
Binay Gautam - ICT Support
Student services
Nikki Lock - Guidance Officer
Kate Cuskelly - Guidance Officer
Grant Keats, Rebecca Griffin - Department of Education Registered Nurses
Zoe Munroe - Social Worker
Kate Opie - School Chaplain
There are specialised staff that visit the
school including: Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists and Advisory Visiting Teachers. All of these services are available through a
referral process.
Contacting staff
Staff can be contacted via the school office or via
the school enquiries email admin@southportspecs.eq.edu.au