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Our staff

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​​​​​​​​Here at Gilston State School, we have a dedicated, professional staff that is committed to fostering the development of each individual child.

Administration Team

Principal – Craig Douglas
​Senior School Deputy Principal – Megan Hay
Junior School Deputy Principal – Kelly Clark
Business Manager –  Tracylee Leonard

Office Team

Jo Hoger (M-Tu/Th-F)
Pauline Creek (M-F)​
Erin Kent (W)

Specialist Team

HPE – Scott Stavar
Music – Alison Watson
Instrumental Music - Jamie Ashe (W-F)
Languages – Kylie Doonican (M-W)
STEM - Jody Slade (Tu-Th)
IT – Tim Avern (M-W)
Guidance Officer – Matt Healy (T-Th)
Speech Pathologist – Karina Butler (M)
Youth Worker - Adrian Young (M-W)
Head of Department (Curriculum) - Renee Paech
Inclusion Teachers - Jolie Angus, Pauline Lewis & Aimee Carr
Local Relief Teacher - Stefan Vogel

Teaching Team

Prep

PR - Sina Rogers
PW - Amy Wilsdon
PJD - Kate Jolly & Zoe Davidson

Year 1

1T - Jane Thompson
1R - Kylie Rainer
1M - Drew Maund

​Year 2

2S - Erin Sorensen
2W - Ingrid Werder
2M - Cleannah Meaney

Year 3

3B - Leah Brooking
3T - Karen Thompson
S - Anita Sharp

Year 4

4M - Lydia McNeill
4V - Maria Vairy
​4D - Helen Dickie

Year 5

5SV - Erin Schwass & Stefan Vogel
5H - Deb Haywood
5C - Justin Caldwell

Year 6

6P - Adam Pearson
6H - Luke Hellinga
6T - Kathrina Tillston

Teacher Aides

Michelle Bennett
Jenny Brown
Kym Guymer
Helena Haling​
Natasha Holloway
Irene McGregor
Nathan McLeod
Debbie Ruygrok
Jenny Stoeckeler
Shanna Taylor
Jas Crundwell
Sally Hyde
Sophie Collins
Saharah Clark

Support Team

Grant Lockwood (Grounds Officer)
Carol Game (Cleaner)
Stan Tahapehi (Cleaner)
Kristy Hook (Cleaner)​

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Last reviewed 28 July 2025
Last updated 28 July 2025