Our Team
Critical to the success of any school is the staff. At Crafers, our staff: teaching, administrative and support are exceptional. Together, we have a vast, expert knowledge base and a commitment to continue our learning, knowing this underpins the success, development and happiness of our students and families. The commitment from staff extends beyond the expected to bring opportunity, support and achievement. Our intrinsic motivation to always be better is something we hope to pass on to our students as they stretch their potential and realise their aspirations.
In 2024 the leadership team consists of Chan Welfare (Principal) and John Nielsen (Deputy Principal).
The classroom teaching staff, year levels and rooms are as follows.
| Year Level | Room | Teacher/s |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | Room 1 | Kathy Smith & Elke Lobenstock |
| Reception | Room 2 | Kate Staniford & Elke Lobenstock |
| Year One | Room 6 | Hayley Phillips & Danni Babidge |
| Year One | Room 7 | Pam Shephard |
| Year Two | Room 5 | Felicity Harrison |
| Year Three | Room 4 | Kim Atkinson |
| Year Four | Room 3 | Kit Mei Wong & Danni Babidge |
| Year Five/Six | Room 8 | Matthew Summerton |
| Year Five/Six | Room 10 | Ashley Bell |
| Year Five/Six | Room 12 | Lyndal Chittleborough & John Nielsen |
Pastoral Care Worker
Our Pastoral Care Worker, Ebony Grigg, works in tandem with teachers and families to support students during their primary years. This support is tailored to each individual and circumstance and is delivered in a multitude of ways.
PCW BrochureSpecialist Teachers
The classroom teachers are supported by specialist teachers: Chelsea Easton (Performing Arts), Elke Lobenstock (Media Studies and Information Technology), Katie Hesketh-Smith (Health & Physical Education) and Ellis Robb (Indonesian).
Administrative Team
The administrative team consists of Megan Hider (Finance Officer), Carol Chataway (Administration Officer), Cynthia Petiet (Administration Officer), Christine Cavaiuolo (Library Administration) and Hannah Noack (Grounds).
Classroom Support
School Support Officers work in collaboration with teachers to support student learning outcomes. Wendy Geraghty and Leeza Mason are members of our support team.