At St Thomas More's (STM), we have a team of highly qualified, supportive and dedicated staff who are committed to providing quality and engaging learning experiences for our students. Our staff are committed to helping each of our students to reach their full potential and be the best they can be.
Mr Duane Wann, Principal Part of the STM community since 2023 Qualifications: Bach of Applied Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Education (Primary), Master of Educational Leadership Interests: music, sport, family, fitness |
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Miss Kristin Byrne, Assistant Principal: Religious Education Part of the STM community since 2019 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Early Childhood, Graduate Certificate of Religious Education, Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Religious Education Interests: music, singing, reading, family time, travel |
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Mrs Patricia Wardle, Middle Leader Part of the STM community since 2006 Qualifications: Graduate Diploma of Education: Special Education, Bachelor of Education: Primary with honours majoring in Information and Communication Technology, Certificate in Religious Education, Accredited Mental Health First Aider, First Aid Certificate Interests: family, health and fitness - swimming, running, triathlons, behavioural psychology, professional reading, volunteer committee member for the South Toowoomba Hawks soccer club |
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Mrs Belinda Phillips, Learning Support Teacher Part of the STM community since 2024 Qualifications: Interests: |
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Dr Margy Heuschele, Teacher Librarian Part of the STM community since 2019 Qualifications: Diploma of Teaching (with distinction), Graduate Diploma of Library and Information Management, Master of Children's Literature, Doctorate in Philosophy Interests: reading (surprise!), making things, upcycling, recycling, camping, going for walks and drinking billy tea beside a campfire |
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Mrs Jayne Farquharson, School Counsellor Part of the STM community since 2015 Qualifications: Bachelor of Science: Applied Psychology, Honours in Applied Psychology, 4+2 Psychology Registration Internship, Diploma of Holistic Counselling, Level 1 Yoga Teacher, and Level 1 and 2 Mindfulness Coach Interests: family and friends, music, photography, art, reading, yoga, mountain biking, hiking, travel, food and wine |
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Mrs Stacey Hancock, Specialist Teacher Health and Physical Education (H&PE) Part of the STM community since 2011 Qualifications: Bachelor of Primary Education and Certificate of Religious Education Interests: touch football, family, the outdoors |
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Miss Maddie Bermingham, Specialist Teacher LOTE Part of the STM community since 2023 Qualifications: Interests:
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Mr Daryl Petzler, Teacher (Learning Support) Part of the STM community since 1995 Qualifications: Diploma in Teaching, Graduate Diploma in Teaching Exceptional Children, Bachelor of Education Interests: family (especially grandchildren), gardening and reading |
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Mrs Jordeigh Standfield, Teacher (Learning Support) Part of the STM community since 2021 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education, Primary Interests: family, movies, colouring and hockey
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Mr David Anderson, Classroom Teacher and Student Engagement Intervention Teacher Part of the STM community since 2023 Qualifications: Interests:
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Mr Matthew Barnes, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2023 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary) Interests: Formula 1, sleep-ins and oat lattes
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Ms Emily Candale, Classroom Teacher and Music Teacher Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education (Primary) Interests: dogs, piano, baking
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Mr Russell Fechner, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2004 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education: Primary, Certificate in Religious Education, Mental Health First Aider, Level 2 Track and Field, First Aid Certificate Interests: sport, history, trivia, old British comedy |
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Mrs Katie Hargrave, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: BA (Hons) English, PGCE Primary (Early Years) Interests: food, travel, reading, history and spreading kindness
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Mrs Deena Jones, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2019 Qualifications: Master of Education: Religious Education, Bachelor of Education: Primary Interests: cross stitch, dancing, holidaying at the beach, friends and Harry Potter |
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Mrs Rebecca Nystrom, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2016 Qualifications: Bachelor of Primary and Middle School major Special Education, Foundations - Accreditation to teach Religion in a Catholic School, Mental Health First Aider, First Aid Certificate Interests: early years, inclusive education, parent engagement
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Miss Erin McVeigh, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2014 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education: Primary Interests: family and travel
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Mrs Leah Pulsford, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2021 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education: Primary, studying Masters in STEM in 2022 Interests: netball, reading, movies, tv shows, ancient history, maths |
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Ms Anita Roberts, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2019 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education: Primary and Bachelor of Arts: Indonesian Interests: reading, swimming, crocheting and spending time with family and friends
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Mrs Lynda Rowling, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2003 Qualifications: Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Early Childhood Education, Certificate of Theology Interests: reading, movies, art, spending time with my family |
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Ms Lisa Souter, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2021 Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts: Education, Graduate Certificate: Special Needs, Certificate IV: Fitness (Personal Training) Interests: reading, keeping fit, entertaining/cooking
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Mrs Charmaine Tancred, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2021 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education: Primary, Graduate Certificate in Theology Interests: spending time with family, reading and water sports
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Mrs Hayley Walker, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2024 Qualifications: Bachelor of Multimedia Design, Certificate IV in Design, Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary: P-7), Graduate Certificate of Religious Education Interests: Family, Disney, playing the ukulele and picnics
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Mrs Carmel Weier, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2008 Qualifications: Bachelor of Education: Early Childhood and LOTE - German Interests: singing and dancing |
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Mrs Clare Wilson, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2019 Qualifications: Bachelor of Applied Science major Psychology, Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning Interests: family, coffee with friends, exercising at the gym (yoga and pilates)
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Mrs Joy Wright, Teacher Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: Bachelor of Information Technology (Mathematics); Graduate Diploma of Education; Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management Interests: croquet, craft, photography, word and number games |
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Mrs B, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2008 Qualifications: Certificate III in Education Support, First Aid Certificate Interests: travelling, reading, restoration work
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Mrs Tess Coleman, School Officer: Workplace Health and Safety Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: Lifetime of experience Interests: Renovating, watching cricket and reading |
Mrs Leah Gierke, School Officer: Assisting Prep Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2012 Qualifications: Certificate III: Education Support Interests: family, basketball |
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Mrs Jenny McCall, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2006 Qualifications: Certificate III: Education Support Interests: family and friends
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Mrs Kellie Mills, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2024 Qualifications: Diploma and Cert 111 in Early Childhood, Interests: Camping, Rugby League, Fitness, Shopping, Family Time and the Beach
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Mrs Deb Murphy, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2000 (parent from 1991) Qualifications: Certificate III: Education Support, Mental Health First Aid, CPR and First Aid Interests: family, early morning walks, Zumba, reading, meeting up with friends over a coffee, NRL
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Mrs Tammy Perkins, School Officer: Administration Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: Certificate III, Office Administration Interests: spending time with family and friends, sport, fitness |
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Ms Jodie Ramage, School Officer: Administration Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: Dip. Christian Studies Interests: Arts and crafts, painting, gardening, cooking |
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Mrs Shelley Sinton, School Officer: Assisting Prep Student Learning Part of the STM community since 1991 as a staff member, but since 1976 as a student! Qualifications: Certificate III: Education Support, just over 35 years practical experience in working with the Preschool/Prep children Interests: gardening, craft, my own business with my hubby - Redfox Lasercut & Engrave
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Mrs Deb Tidmarsh, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2017 Qualifications: Certificate III: Education Support, Mental Health First Aid, CPR and First Aid, Certificate III: Hospitality, RSA Interests: photography, craft and family
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Mrs Anna Toye, School Officer: Information Services Part of the STM community since 2007 Qualifications: Diploma of Library and Information Services Interests: cake decorating, baking, travel and reading
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Mrs Lisa Trethewie, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2020 Qualifications: Certificate IV: Education Support, First Aid, CPR Interests: spending time with family and friends, spontaneous day trip exploring hidden gems and little towns, nature walks and enjoying coffee dates with friends at trendy cafes
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Mrs Morgan Wockner, School Officer: Assisting Student Learning Part of the STM community since 2019 Qualifications: Certificate III: Education Support, Certificate III: Business, CPR and First Aid Interests: family, interior design and camping
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Mr Chad Kolukonda, School Officer: Computer/ICT Part of the STM community since 2022 Qualifications: Master of Computing Technology Extended - University of Southern Queensland Bachelor of Technology -Electronics and Communications -JNTU Interests: Family, Travelling, Browsing for New Technology, Hiking, Camping, Music
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