Prep
Janice Siladi
Prep S
Year Level Coordinator
Emma Finn
Prep F
Stella Zhang
Prep Z
Profile
What was your favourite subject when you were at school?
Mathematics
Which primary school did you go to?
Burwood Heights PS
Which footy team do you barrack for?
Collingwood
Do you have any pets?
Missy the Chihuahua and Lucky the Tortoise Shell
What is your favourite food?
Greek Cuisine
Who is your favourite artist?
Prince
What meal is your speciality in the kitchen?
Risotto
What is your favourite drink?
Coffee- Latte
What is your most treasured possession?
My wedding ring.
Why did you become a teacher?
I love working with children. Each day is a new experience.
If you couldn’t be a teacher, what would your dream job be?
Working as a profiler with the FBI.
What is your favourite film?
The Wizard of Oz
What is your favourite TV show?
Criminal Minds
Favourite city in the world to visit?
Athens- Greek History is AMAZING!
Who is the funniest member on staff?
Geoff Dawson
Who is the best all round sportsperson on staff?
Aidan Schanssema
Who is the best cook on staff?
Stella Zhang- She makes the best sushi!
What is the best thing about Templeton Primary School?
We all work as a TEAM and support each other.
Profile
What was your favourite subject when you were at school?
Music and Performing Arts
Which primary school did you go to?
Formerly St Edmunds in Croydon, now Sacred Heart
Which footy team do you barrack for?
Cats
Do you have any pets?
4 fish
What is your favourite food?
Lasagne, chocolate and ice-cream
What is your favourite band?
Too many to name!
What meal is your speciality in the kitchen?
Prefer baking cakes
What is your favourite drink?
Hahndorff’s Iced Chocolate
What is your most treasured possession?
My family
Why did you become a teacher?
To make a difference to the lives of our children
If you couldn’t be a teacher, what would your dream job be?
An air-hostess
What is your favourite film?
The Greatest Showman
What is your favourite TV show?
MKR and Masterchef
Favourite city in the world to visit?
I’d like to visit Athens – in particular the Greek Islands
Who is the funniest member on staff?
Mrs Eddie
Who is the best all round sportsperson on staff?
Who is the best cook on staff?
Morning tea on a Thursday is full of treats made by many talented staff
What is the best thing about Templeton Primary School?
All the wonderful people in it!
Katarina Govic
Prep G
Vanessa Grasso
Prep V
Profile
What was your favourite subject when you were at school?
PE
Which primary school did you go to?
Mitcham Primary School
Which footy team do you barrack for?
I was Melbourne but I have been converted to Richmond
Do you have any pets?
No just my boys
What is your favourite food?
Lasagne and salad
What is your favourite band?
Most of the latest music played on radio
What meal is your speciality in the kitchen?
Unsure
What is your favourite drink?
Hot chocolate with marshmallows
What is your most treasured possession?
My beautiful family and friends
Why did you become a teacher?
From a young child, I was playing “teachers” with my dolls and teddies. I’ve wanted to be a teacher from then on. I love having the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with the children under my care and nurturing them to be the best they can be.
If you couldn’t be a teacher, what would your dream job be?
I’m doing my dream job
What is your favourite film?
The Greatest Showman is my latest fav
What is your favourite TV show?
Currently the Voice and sports shows
Favourite city in the world to visit?
Melbourne and the sunshine of the Gold Coast
What is the best thing about Templeton Primary School?
I love the nurturing and supportive environment, positive people and love of learning that is celebrated each day.