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Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.
The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.
Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.
Umina Beach Public School Staff 2025
Karen Wardlaw - Principal
Melissa Harrison- Deputy Principal
Kristy Nott- Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction
Karen Cameron - Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction
Louise Lisney - Assistant Principal Curriculum & Instruction
EARLY STAGE 1
Assistant Principal – Liza Moulton
KC – Gayle Charles
KD- Mel Deas
KH- Sarah Honeyman
KM – Liza Moulton (M, T, W, Th) Renee Pallas (F)
STAGE 1
Assistant Principals – Elizabeth Mclean & Nicole Cowley (Rel)
1B – Gavin Bradley
1C – Nicole Cowley
1F – Sarah Fletcher
1H – Madeleine Hurst
2C – Jo Crossland (M, T, W, Th) Susie Downie (F)
2K – Krystle Ragen (M, T, W) Sarah McArthur (Th, F)
2M –Elizabeth McLean (M, T, Th), Cindy Dewstow (Wed, Fri)
2R -Cate Ruzek
Stage 2
Assistant Principal – Amanda Rutherford
3A – Angela Ainsworth
3P – Caroline Pope
3/4Z – Amanda Allan
4J – Gary Jones
4M – Brooke Martin (T, W, Th, F) Heidi Young (M)
4R – Amanda Rutherford (M, T, W, Th) Denisha Pehyle (F)
Stage 3
Assistant Principal – Colleen White
5J- Dave Jackson
5W – Colleen White (M, T, W, Th) Jess Sayer (F)
5/6M – Madi Baharoglu
6A - Amy Cash
6B – Jacob Butler
6C – Karen Cowan
RFF – Heidi Young, Lisa Aldrich, Renee Pallas, Laura Vella
Learning Support Teachers: Renee Noakes, Julia Morgan
Aboriginal Education Resource Teacher - Julia Morgan
QTSS: Deb Hughes, Heidi Young
School counsellor – Skye Matthews
District Guidance Officer – Montana Woods
Tech support – Lauren Howell
Before and After School Care – Coastwide
School Administrative and Support Staff
Samantha Wheatley – School Business Manager
Carla Web - School Administrative Manager (Rel.)
Deb Tysoe - School Administrative Officer
Gina Kalaizis - School Administrative Officer
Sarah Fitzsimmons - School Administrative Officer
Denise Da Silva - School Learning Support Officer
Jules Djuricin - School Learning Support Officer
Cathy Hannan - School Learning Support Officer
Sophia Mondel- School Learning Support Officer
Suzie Westlake - School Learning Support Officer
Ava Healey - School Learning Support Officer
Darryl Saunders - General Assistant