Luke Haustorfer
Principal
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mr H were an animal, he’d either be a tiny mouse or a giant Godzilla! His real name is Mr Luke, and we think he’s either 14 or 41 years old. His favourite food is anything with gluten and chocolate, and he’s always telling (bad) jokes and clicking his pen. He might not be the best at dancing, but he’s awesome at football and making school fun. We’re pretty lucky to have the best Principal ever!
Elissa Jackson
Learning Specialist
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Miss Jackson were an animal, she’d definitely be a lion, strong, confident, and always looking out for everyone! Her real name is Jackson, and she loves eating noodles and drinking coffee. She’s always saying, “You made my day!” and when she’s not at school, she’s busy gardening and doing farm work. At school, she loves teaching math, reading, and writing, and she’s amazing at both teaching and talking (a lot!). We think she’s 30 years old, and honestly, there’s nothing she can’t do!
Greta Fullagar
Learning Specialist and Science Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mrs F were an animal, she’d be an owl! Her favourite food is slow-cooked spiced lamb or anything she’s cooked herself because she’s an amazing chef. She loves cooking and gardening, and she’s always saying, “Save it for recess!” or “Oh yeah!” We think she’s either 42 or 37 years old, and while she might not be the best at climbing trees or seeing without her glasses, she’s the absolute best at maths, cooking, and being kind!
Katelyn Ardley
Grade 2/3 Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Miss Ardley were an animal, she’d definitely be a sloth, calm and easy going! Her favourite food is pizza, and she’s always saying, “Fantastic!” or “Get your books out!” She loves to travel and teach (especially when the class is well-behaved!). We think she’s “30-something” years old, and while she might not be the best at sport, she’s incredibly kind and funny, making every day in her classroom a great one!
Molly Crawford
Grade Prep/1 Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Miss Crawford were an animal, she’d be a monkey, full of energy and always having fun! Her real name is Molly, and she’s 26 years old. She’s always saying, “Superstars!” and “Rockstars!” to cheer us on. Her favourite foods are sushi and bananas and she loves playing netball and spending time with her dog, Linc. While singing and knitting might not be her strongest skills, she’s one of the most fun teachers at our school and we love every moment in her class!
Alice Mareska
Grade 1/2 Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Ms Mareska were an animal, she’d definitely be a kookaburra, always laughing and full of energy! She’s known for wearing bright, colourful outfits that make every day feel exciting. Her hidden talent is drawing amazing pictures, and her favourite thing to do at school is teaching writing and reading. She’s amazing at so many things, but keeping her desk tidy for more than a day is definitely not one of them! We think she’s 40 years old (although she’s way too fun to be that old!).
Emma Charlton
Grade 2/3 Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Miss Charlton were an animal, she’d be a rabbit, full of energy and always bouncing around with excitement! She’s 21 years old and loves eating pizza. She’s always encouraging us by saying, “That’s amazing work!” or telling us to “Stop it!” when we’re being a little too silly. She’s not so great at keeping a straight face when something funny happens but she is incredible at surfing and the best at making our classroom look absolutely magical.
Lachlan Bowden
Music Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mr B were an animal, he’d be a Labrador, friendly and full of energy! He’s 25 years old and loves singing and playing music. He’s always saying, “Let’s go!” and “Look at me!” to get our attention. He has the best taste in music and is an amazing musician, but he’s not exactly a pro at netball or remembering names! Luckily, he’s the best at teaching us music!
Ebony Deering
PE Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mrs Deering were an animal, she’d be a cheetah, super speedy and always on the move! She’s 27 years old and absolutely loves fitness, especially playing netball. Her favourite foods are Top Deck chocolate and fresh fruit (a perfect balance!). She’s always cheering us on with a big smile and saying, “You’ve got this!”
Sophie Callcott
MARC Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mrs Callcott were an animal, she’d be a bookworm, always surrounded by books and ready to share a great story! She’s 32 years old and loves eating salad and biscuits. She’s always saying, “If you’re going to borrow, go now!” to keep us all organised in the MARC library. Her real name is Jane, and she’s the best at helping us find amazing books and teaching us everything there is to know about reading!
Hannah Weston
Business Manager
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Hannah were an animal, she’d be a butterfly, always fluttering around the office, making sure everything runs smoothly! She loves eating butter chicken and her favourite subject in school was P.E. She’s always saying, “Go back to class!” and spends lots of time working on her ‘puter. Although she isn’t the best at sharpening pencils or leaving the office, she’s amazing at helping people when they’re hurt and keeping the school running!
Deb Clavarino
Wellbeing and Intervention
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Deb were an animal, she’d be a mouse, small, kind and always looking out for everyone! She’s 43 years old and loves eating apricots and avocado. She’s always saying, “Are you okay?”, “How’s your day been?”, or “Keep trying!” When she’s not at school, she loves spending time with her animals. Although she’s not the best at skateboarding, she’s an amazing drawer and the absolute best at helping people!
Jarryd Guganovic
Education Support and Hands On Learning
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Jarryd were an animal, he’d be a baboon, full of energy and always ready for fun! He loves eating Doritos and pies and is always saying, “Whoa!”, “Good job!”, and “I love it!” His favourite thing to do is play footy, and his top subjects are math and sport. He’s 20 years old, and while soccer might not be his strong point, he’s amazing at helping out and fixing things!
Mikayla Lewis
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mikayla was an animal, she’d be a donkey, her favourite thing to do is help people and draw pictures, she is 61 years old and she loves to eat strawberries and popcorn. She’s always saying “Today is a good day!”, “Hello!” and “You can do it!”. She’s not the best at catching crocodiles or patting lizards, she’s great at packing up, helping us with writing and she’s the best at cutting along the lines.
Maddy Christensen
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Maddy were an animal, she’d be a snow leopard, quick, strong, and always on the move! She loves drinking coffee and is 18 years old. Her favourite thing to do is online shopping, and her top subject at school was P.E. She’s super skilled at anything sport related. Best of all, we know she’s always there to help us when we need it, and she makes sure everyone feels supported and included!
Carole Bohn
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Carole were an animal, she’d be a koala, caring and always looking out for everyone! She’s 36 years old and loves eating lemons and mangoes. She’s always saying, “Hurry up!” or “Nope!” and keeps us all on track. Her favourite thing to do is jump, and while she’s not the best at hide and seek or telling jokes, she’s an amazing listener and always there to help us when we need it!
Simone Riley
Administration
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Simone were an animal, she’d be a turtle, calm, steady, and always getting things done! She’s 27 years old and loves chasing cows in her spare time. Her favourite food is cookies that “my mum bakes”, and she’s always saying, “Please” and “How was your day?” While she’s not the best at dancing or swimming, she’s amazing at using the computer and always knows how to fix things!
Natalie Kerr
Art Teacher and Inclusive Education Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Miss Kerr were an animal, she’d be a bee, always buzzing around and getting things done! Her real name is Cindy, and she loves eating veggies and hot dogs. She’s always saying “get to work” and “wonderful!” She’s great at learning and running, and she’s 29 years old. Although she isn’t great at juggling, she’s a superstar teacher who always keeps everything running smoothly!
Tom Francis
Grade 4/5 Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mr Francis were an animal, he’d be a golden retriever, super friendly and calm! He loves eating toasted sandwiches dipped in tomato sauce (which we think is kinda weird!). He’s always saying, “Let’s get this done!” and makes learning really fun. He’s definitely not the best at braiding hair, but he’s really good at football! His class thinks he’s the best teacher ever because no matter what, he never yells!
Michelle Taylor
Grade 5/6 Teacher
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mrs Taylor were an animal, she’d be a butterfly, bright, colourful, and always bringing joy wherever she goes! She’s best at keeping everyone busy with fun learning games, and she likes reading fun books and loves insects (we even have leaf bugs in our classroom!). She’s amazing at making learning fun, but we’re pretty sure she wouldn’t be the best at video games! You’ll always spot her in her bright, colourful outfits, making school an even happier place. We think she’s either 49 or 55 years old!
Mel Webster
Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Mel were an animal, she’d be a cockatoo, bright, cheerful, and always bringing positive energy wherever she goes! Her favourite food is pancakes (with lots of syrup!), and in her spare time, she loves reading and going on nature walks. She’s always saying, “You’ve got this!” and is the best at making people feel happy and safe. While she’s not great at frowning or being mad, that’s because she’s always smiling!
Molly Patten
Tutor
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Miss Patten were an animal, she’d be a koala, calm, caring, and always there to help! Her favourite food is chocolate (because it’s the best!). She’s amazing at helping kids learn and feel confident, and she’s always saying, “Let’s try that again together.” In her spare time, she loves planning her dream trip around Australia in a bus! We think she’s 27 years old!
Emma Pyke
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Emma were an animal, she’d definitely be a dolphin, friendly, fun, and always making everyone feel welcome! Her favourite food is sushi and on weekends she loves shopping for fun things. She’s always saying, “You’re doing amazing!” and “Great job, team!” She’s the best at making sure everyone feels happy and included, but somehow, she’s not the best at walking into Kmart without buying something random! We think she’s 88 years old… or maybe just really wise!
Kyra Helms
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Kyra were an animal, he’d definitely be a kangaroo, fast, athletic, and always jumping super high! He’s 18 years old and always saying, “Easy as!” because nothing is too tricky for him. His favourite food is a whole watermelon and he’s the best at winning every race and sports game. While he might not be great at doing the splits, he’s definitely the champion of all things sporty!
Lexi Elmore
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Lexi were an animal, she’d be a penguin, fun and full of energy! Her favourite food is a chicken parma and outside of school, she absolutely loves horses. She’s not so great at going a whole day without saying “yeah, nah,” but she’s great at being super fun, teaching kids to swim and she’s always happy to help with anything.
Katrina Bohn
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Katrina were an animal, she’d be a clever fox, quick-thinking and always ready to help! She loves eating chocolate while reading a good book. She’s always encouraging us by saying, “Just give it a go!” and is the best at listening and making sure everyone feels supported. And, of course, we all know she’s 27 years old (or at least that’s what she tells us!).
Dom Carella
Education Support
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Dom were an animal, he’d be a kangaroo, always full of energy, bouncing around and making sure everyone is having fun! His favourite food is chocolate cake and he’s best at dancing (he even danced in Tokyo with Disney as Aladdin!) and bringing smiles to the classroom every day. He’s always saying, “Smile, it’s a great day!” and somehow, he makes every day feel like a celebration. We think he’s 35 years old!
Karly Waters
OSHCare Coordinator
According to the children at Toora Primary School…
If Karly were an animal, she’d be a meerkat, always keeping an eye on things and making sure everything runs smoothly! She’s 35 years old and the best at looking after lots of kids, making sure everyone is happy and having fun. Her favourite food is pancakes, and she’s always saying, “Who’s hungry?” In her spare time, she loves spending time with her own big family, proving that she’s just as caring at home as she is at school!
