Meet The Teachers

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At the top of the list when measuring the quality of a school has to be the quality of the teaching staff. We are beyond fortunate to have a team of teachers truly dedicated to positive outcomes for all children.

Meet our teachers below!

Principal Class

Peter Watson

Peter Watson

Principal

I love being the Principal of Roberts McCubbin Primary School. We have such an inclusive, diverse community of wonderful, supportive families. With Mrs Wigg, being able to lead such a talented staff is also a daily privilege. Outside of school I love to go camping with family and friends!

Stephen Roche

Stephen Roche

Assistant Principal

I am very proud to be the Assistant Principal here at Roberts McCubbin PS. I have been part of this learning community for over ten year and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside such a committed staff, capable and delightful students and a parent community who support and guide our learners. I have a strong interest in student wellbeing, inclusion and building on a strongly connected school community.

Foundation Teachers

Kate Pickburn

Kate Pickburn

Foundation Teacher

Roberts McCubbin is such a positive environment to teach within. I love teaching Foundation as I get to meet the new families and watch the children develop and flourish throughout the year. In my spare time I love doing different fun activities with my own children.

Claudia Collins

Claudia Collins

Foundation Teacher

I love teaching at Robbie Mac! I feel so lucky to welcome students to their first year of primary school and watch them flourish as learners throughout the year. Working in partnership with families is important to me and I feel privileged to belong to our unique school community.

Year 1/2 Teachers

Melinda Browne

Melinda Browne

Grade 1 Classroom Teacher

Students “buy-in” to STEM because it’s authentic, hands-on and collaborative. The level of immersive engagement, ingenuity, creativity and complex problem solving I’ve seen students engage in, is so inspiring.  Outside of school you will find me teaching adults, in pump, spin and barre classes and sharing my passion for fitness.

Cheryl Ryan

Cheryl Ryan

Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher

Hi, my name is Cheryl Ryan and I am a year 1/2 teacher. I have been working at Roberts McCubbin for a number of years.  I enjoy working with all the students and making their learning journey a positive one. I love the beach, reading and playing tennis.

Natasha Robb

Natasha Robb

Grade 2 Classroom Teacher

I feel lucky to be part of the RMPS community, working everyday with our wonderful teachers, kids and parents. I am proud that, at RMPS, we love and nurture all of our students for who they are, and get to witness and celebrate their successes and growth.

Anne Seymour

Anne Seymour

Grade 2 Classroom Teacher

Hi, my name’s Anne Seymour and I am currently teaching a Year 2 class. I have been working at Robbie Mac for a number of years. I really enjoy teaching here there is such a great community spirit. On the weekend, I love watching my boy’s playing basketball.

Year 3/4 Teachers

Emma James

Emma James

Grade 3 Classroom Teacher

I love working at RMPS with the Year 3/4 area of our school. It is a joy to see children develop a love of learning and to help them nurture new skills and knowledge.
Outside of school, I enjoy travelling and spending time in the great outdoors.

Tristan Liao

Tristan Liao

Grade 3 Classroom Teacher

As a teacher and parent at Robbie Mac I love our schools focus on student well being and the supportive nature of our staff and parent community. The integrated use of ICT in all areas of learning is also a big plus. Outside of school I enjoy dabbling in photography.

Kirsty Davies

Kirsty Davies

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

I have taught at Roberts McCubbin since 2008 and I love working with the great kids we have here. I have 3 children (all Robbie Mac students) and a very cute cavoodle. In my spare time I like to go camping with friends and family, reading and watching movies.

Sonia Robinson

Sonia Robinson

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

I love working in the middle school with students as they continue to develop their independence as learners. Robbie Mac has a wonderful group of staff and students where everybody knows your name. In my own time, I like an early morning run as the sun rises.

Year 5/6 Teachers

Renae Greer

Renae Greer

Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

I love working at RMPS because all of the staff, students and families are so welcoming and inclusive! The 5/6 students are amazing to work with because they ask so many great questions and are lots of fun to be around. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.

Nick Kong

Nick Kong

Grade 5 Classroom Teacher

Robbie Mac is a beautifully inclusive school, that is committed to developing the student as a whole. The school offers a plethora of learning to ensure that every need of the child is met.

Ash Van Hattum

Ash Van Hattum

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

I have been at Robbie Mac for about 10 years now and I just love coming to school each day. The kids are so engaged and willing to learn which makes teaching them such a rewarding experience. We are very lucky to have such a supportive staff and beautiful school.

Lena Zappia

Lena Zappia

Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

At Roberts McCubbin, positive relationships is paramount to the happiness and success of our students, staff and community as a whole. Consequently, I have loved working at ‘Robbie Mac’ for 25 years in a myriad of ways; enjoying developing rapport with students and their families, whilst on their learning journey. In my own time, I enjoy socialising with friends and family amongst nature and the outdoors.

Specialist Teachers

Tim Fearn-Wannan

Tim Fearn-Wannan

Physical Education

I’ve been a teacher at Robbie Mac for almost 20 years.  In that time I’ve seen this place change and develop into an amazing facility with a fantastic community and caring, dedicated teachers who love what they do.  Come visit me some time in ‘Tim’s Gym’ !

Kelly Vimpani

Kelly Vimpani

LOTE & Tutor Learning Program

I love my job because I get to do what I am passionate about every day-help kids learn languages! Outside of school I enjoy cooking for friends, caravanning and watching my kids play sport.

Katrina Cassidy

Katrina Cassidy

Art

I love the school community, especially working with the students. I really enjoy learning new things especially about other cultures and introducing them to students. I love travelling, skiing and doing anything creative.

Erin Cheung

Erin Cheung

Performing Arts

I have been a teacher at Robbie Mac since 2001 and I’m thoroughly enjoying my current role as Performing Arts teacher, which I started in 2020. I live with my husband, two kids and two little dogs, Monty and Willow. I love dancing, singing, listening to music and watching Melbourne play footy. Go Dees!

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