Meet The Staff
We’re excited to meet you!
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

Amanda Wigg
Principal
I love belonging to the fabulous RMPS community where positive partnerships and relationships are cultured and nurtured. At Robbie Mac children are at the heart of all we do!
My favourite thing at home is to celebrate with family and friends, go on holidays and to walk my dog Nahla.

Peter Watson
Assistant Principal
I love being the Assistant 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!
Administration

Suzie Markopoulos
Business Manager
As the Business Manager of Roberts McCubbin Primary School, I love helping and caring for the children and building relationships with their families.
Outside of school, I enjoy catching up with friends and family and I also enjoy exercising.

Sarah Kelly
Office Manager
I enjoy the interaction I have in the office with both parents and children, but I particularly like seeing the children grow and develop as they move through the year levels. Reading is my favourite leisure time activity.
Foundation Teachers

Kate Pickburn
Foundation Teacher (Leader)
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.

Tess Walker
Foundation Teacher
I’m a new member of the RMPS community, but have loved my time so far. The staff, students and families are so welcoming and inclusive! In my spare time I love cooking, going to the beach and spending time with my family and friends.
Year 1/2 Teachers

Claudia Collins
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher (Leader)
I love being a part of the Robbie Mac community. Collaborating with passionate, caring and unique teachers each day is such a privilege.
In my spare time I enjoy painting, calligraphy, cooking, team sports and spending time with my family and friends!

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.

Steve Roche
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher
I love working with the students at Robbie Mac, making their learning journey a positive experience. Seeing the smiles as they grasp new concepts is so rewarding. l love cooking, skiing and exploring new travel destinations. I am very passionate about developing Numeracy and Wellbeing in our school.

Anne Seymour
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher
I am currently teaching a Year 1/2 class. I love the community spirit and the belief that all children can achieve no matter what starting point. It’s about quality teaching and having high expectations. I love to watch my boys play sport!
Year 3/4 Teachers

Sonia Robinson
Grade 3/4 Classroom Teacher (Leader)
I love working in the 3/4 area with the big kids after quite a few years in the Foundation team. RMPS is such a welcoming group of staff and students! In my own time, I like an early morning run as the sun rises!

Emma James
Grade 3/4 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.

Kirsty Davies
Grade 3/4 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.

Fiona Hall
Grade 3/4 Classroom Teacher
I joined the Robbie Mac community in 2021 as a classroom teacher and Literacy Learning Specialist. Our school is a welcoming, positive and supportive place to teach and learn. The focus on identifying the unique learning need of each student is a strength, which helps us to individualise learning and differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners. As well as being a passionate educator, I also love travelling with my family, renovating, yoga, reading, the snow, the beach and spending time out and about with friends.
Year 5/6 Teachers

Renae Greer
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher (Leader)
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.

Natasha Robb
Grade 5/6 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, and where they are, and get to witness and celebrate their successes and growth.

Nick Kong
Grade 5/6 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
Grade 5/6 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.
Specialist Teachers

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.

Melinda Browne
Tutor Learning Program & Robotics/STEM
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.

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’ !

Erin Cheung
Performing Arts
I am thrilled to be teaching Performing Arts at Robbie Mac, having been a classroom teacher (across all year levels) for nearly 20 years! I love music and enjoy sharing this passion with my students. I live with my husband, two kids and little dog, Monty. I love 60s music.

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.
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