Amelia Pollock
Grade 2/3 Classroom Teacher
Amelia has been a classroom teacher at Skipton Primary since 2016, working mainly in Grades 3 and 4. Whilst studying to be a teacher, she worked as a lifeguard, a swimming teacher and for Cricket Victoria facilitating cricket clinics in schools - all skills that have suited her work here at Skipton well! On the weekends, Amelia is a fan of the gym, the beach, going out for breakfast, reading and the occasional afternoon nap. She is also a keen baker, which makes her a favorite at morning tea time in the staff room. Amelia says she loves working here at Skipton with students who love learning. Some highlights every year for her include the swimming program, reading whole-class novels (especially the funny ones) and coaching the school's cricket team to state titles!
Grade 2/3 Classroom Teacher
Amelia has been a classroom teacher at Skipton Primary since 2016, working mainly in Grades 3 and 4. Whilst studying to be a teacher, she worked as a lifeguard, a swimming teacher and for Cricket Victoria facilitating cricket clinics in schools - all skills that have suited her work here at Skipton well! On the weekends, Amelia is a fan of the gym, the beach, going out for breakfast, reading and the occasional afternoon nap. She is also a keen baker, which makes her a favorite at morning tea time in the staff room. Amelia says she loves working here at Skipton with students who love learning. Some highlights every year for her include the swimming program, reading whole-class novels (especially the funny ones) and coaching the school's cricket team to state titles!
Di Britton
Grade Prep/1 Classroom Teacher
Di has been a classroom teacher at Skipton Primary School for 20 years, having taught across all year levels during that time. She currently enjoys working with students in the beginning of their schooling, building essential foundations for further learning. Throughout her time at Skipton, Di has led initiatives in literacy, well-being and the swimming program. Before Skipton, she taught at Lake Bolac and Ararat West and also worked in hospitality, tourism, sales and the distribution of confectionery - hence her sweet tooth. Out of school, Di spends time with family, friends, writing, on walks, at the beach, watching the Hawks, cooking, reading, theatre, travelling and trying to reduce her handicap on the golf course. She is incredibly passionate about teaching and the Skipton Primary school community.
Grade Prep/1 Classroom Teacher
Di has been a classroom teacher at Skipton Primary School for 20 years, having taught across all year levels during that time. She currently enjoys working with students in the beginning of their schooling, building essential foundations for further learning. Throughout her time at Skipton, Di has led initiatives in literacy, well-being and the swimming program. Before Skipton, she taught at Lake Bolac and Ararat West and also worked in hospitality, tourism, sales and the distribution of confectionery - hence her sweet tooth. Out of school, Di spends time with family, friends, writing, on walks, at the beach, watching the Hawks, cooking, reading, theatre, travelling and trying to reduce her handicap on the golf course. She is incredibly passionate about teaching and the Skipton Primary school community.
Gayle Munson
MARC (Library) Teacher
Gayle has been the library teacher at Skipton Primary School for 12 years. She operates the Mobile Area Recource Centre, a van that visits five local schools in the area every week to ensure a varied and continuous source of reading materials for students in rural areas. Gayle is a jack of all trades, having taught Indonesian, Art, PE and Maths across her career. She spent some time teaching in Melbourne, worked in a factory, worked as a typist and was a lollipop lady before coming to Skipton. Gayle likes to spend time with family, knit, crochet and get into the garden when the weather is good. She enjoys the opportunity to visit five different schools each week, although does whisper that her base school (Skipton) is her favourite!
MARC (Library) Teacher
Gayle has been the library teacher at Skipton Primary School for 12 years. She operates the Mobile Area Recource Centre, a van that visits five local schools in the area every week to ensure a varied and continuous source of reading materials for students in rural areas. Gayle is a jack of all trades, having taught Indonesian, Art, PE and Maths across her career. She spent some time teaching in Melbourne, worked in a factory, worked as a typist and was a lollipop lady before coming to Skipton. Gayle likes to spend time with family, knit, crochet and get into the garden when the weather is good. She enjoys the opportunity to visit five different schools each week, although does whisper that her base school (Skipton) is her favourite!
Georgie Green
Art, Digital Technologies, Science & Sustainability Teacher
Georgie has worked at Skipton Primary School for eight years, mainly in Art, Science and Sustainability. She identifies that the most enjoyable thing about teaching is seeing the children doing, making, achieving, growing and finding their place in the world. Georgie worked in the university sector and with students who were highly disengaged, before coming to Skipton. She spends time on the weekends with friends, keeping fit and healthy and looking after our environment.
Art, Digital Technologies, Science & Sustainability Teacher
Georgie has worked at Skipton Primary School for eight years, mainly in Art, Science and Sustainability. She identifies that the most enjoyable thing about teaching is seeing the children doing, making, achieving, growing and finding their place in the world. Georgie worked in the university sector and with students who were highly disengaged, before coming to Skipton. She spends time on the weekends with friends, keeping fit and healthy and looking after our environment.
Jessica Lewis
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher
Jess started her teaching career last year, right here at Skipton Primary. She took the reigns in a large Grade 2/3 classroom as her first full-time teaching role and now is with the Grade 4s. Jess spent the last four years gaining her teaching qualifications, working at the YMCA Out of School Hours Care Program, working as a babysitter and spending some time on her family's farm in Hawkesdale. On the weekends she plays competitive netball, bakes regularly and takes time to go on day trips. Jess is very fond of a good TV series, with McLeod's Daughters being the most recent favourite. She has enjoyed teaching the Grade 2/3s here at Skipton and is looking forward to students returning on-site and being able to pass on some of her netball knowledge to the students.
Grade 4 Classroom Teacher
Jess started her teaching career last year, right here at Skipton Primary. She took the reigns in a large Grade 2/3 classroom as her first full-time teaching role and now is with the Grade 4s. Jess spent the last four years gaining her teaching qualifications, working at the YMCA Out of School Hours Care Program, working as a babysitter and spending some time on her family's farm in Hawkesdale. On the weekends she plays competitive netball, bakes regularly and takes time to go on day trips. Jess is very fond of a good TV series, with McLeod's Daughters being the most recent favourite. She has enjoyed teaching the Grade 2/3s here at Skipton and is looking forward to students returning on-site and being able to pass on some of her netball knowledge to the students.
Karen Crosbie
Grade 4 Integration Aide
Karen has worked at Skipton Primary School in two stints, firstly from 2002-2004 and then from 2014 until now. In between, she worked as an integration aide in a number of secondary schools in Ballarat. Karen has held a number of roles in her years in education, including working with students with a physical disability, leading literacy and numeracy programs, assisting arts and hospitality programs and working with students whose language background is diverse. She also spent time working as a nurse in a number of states and settings. Karen enjoys being with family and friends, crafting, cooking, travelling, walking and drives. Karen enjoys seeing our students smiling, being happy and engaged and relishes the opportunity to part of students' learning journey.
Grade 4 Integration Aide
Karen has worked at Skipton Primary School in two stints, firstly from 2002-2004 and then from 2014 until now. In between, she worked as an integration aide in a number of secondary schools in Ballarat. Karen has held a number of roles in her years in education, including working with students with a physical disability, leading literacy and numeracy programs, assisting arts and hospitality programs and working with students whose language background is diverse. She also spent time working as a nurse in a number of states and settings. Karen enjoys being with family and friends, crafting, cooking, travelling, walking and drives. Karen enjoys seeing our students smiling, being happy and engaged and relishes the opportunity to part of students' learning journey.
Michelle Liston
Auslan Teacher & Tutoring Program
Michelle first taught at Skipton Primary school in 2003. She then went on to teach at Dana Street Primary School and worked in a leading teacher role at Derrinallum College before going on family leave. Michelle returned to teaching at Skipton in 2019 filling in as a Casual Relief Teacher and providing assessment support and Auslan. Outside of school Michelle is a busy mum to three children, with her two eldest children attending Skipton Primary School and the third to start next year. Michelle loves cooking, spending time with family and reading. Michelle thinks the best things about Skipton Primary School are they way the students support and encourage each other, the learning programs and all of the extra activities, such as sports days and camps the children get to participate in.
Auslan Teacher & Tutoring Program
Michelle first taught at Skipton Primary school in 2003. She then went on to teach at Dana Street Primary School and worked in a leading teacher role at Derrinallum College before going on family leave. Michelle returned to teaching at Skipton in 2019 filling in as a Casual Relief Teacher and providing assessment support and Auslan. Outside of school Michelle is a busy mum to three children, with her two eldest children attending Skipton Primary School and the third to start next year. Michelle loves cooking, spending time with family and reading. Michelle thinks the best things about Skipton Primary School are they way the students support and encourage each other, the learning programs and all of the extra activities, such as sports days and camps the children get to participate in.
Natalie Clark
Office Manager
Natalie has been the office manager at Skipton Primary since August, 2017. Before this, she worked in offices in the health and hospitality industries. Natalie has two children who have both attended the school and still acts as the Parent Representative for the Grade 5/6 class. She enjoys being a part of the school community, regularly attending sporting and community activities to take photos for the newsletter and cheer on Skipton students. Natalie's weekends involve family and friend time, reading and regular walks. She is a community leader away from school, acting as the Central Highlands Netball League president.
Office Manager
Natalie has been the office manager at Skipton Primary since August, 2017. Before this, she worked in offices in the health and hospitality industries. Natalie has two children who have both attended the school and still acts as the Parent Representative for the Grade 5/6 class. She enjoys being a part of the school community, regularly attending sporting and community activities to take photos for the newsletter and cheer on Skipton students. Natalie's weekends involve family and friend time, reading and regular walks. She is a community leader away from school, acting as the Central Highlands Netball League president.
Nick Keating
Principal
Nick has joined Skipton Primary as the principal in 2020. Before this, he worked as a teacher and assistant principal at a large, multi-campus school in Melbourne. Nick has teaching experience in a number of learning areas, however shows a particular interest for mathematics and physical education. He spends his weekends playing cricket, being a dad and visiting family and friends. Nick enjoys leading young people and adults to achieve their goals, whether it be in reading conferences or in cricket matches.
Principal
Nick has joined Skipton Primary as the principal in 2020. Before this, he worked as a teacher and assistant principal at a large, multi-campus school in Melbourne. Nick has teaching experience in a number of learning areas, however shows a particular interest for mathematics and physical education. He spends his weekends playing cricket, being a dad and visiting family and friends. Nick enjoys leading young people and adults to achieve their goals, whether it be in reading conferences or in cricket matches.
Rebecca Scott
Cleaner
Bek has worked at Skipton Primary School as the cleaner for six years. Before coming to Skipton, she was a lifeguard and a swimming teacher. Bek has three children and spends time on the weekends following their sporting endeavours. Otherwise, she is spending time with family and friends, running and swimming.
Cleaner
Bek has worked at Skipton Primary School as the cleaner for six years. Before coming to Skipton, she was a lifeguard and a swimming teacher. Bek has three children and spends time on the weekends following their sporting endeavours. Otherwise, she is spending time with family and friends, running and swimming.
Robin Baker
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher
Robin is into his 24th school year as a teacher here at Skipton Primary School. He has a long and distinguished career in teaching and has worked as the headteacher (and only teacher) at Bradvale and Cape Clear, as well as holding leadership positions at schools in Melbourne and Camperdown. Robin also spent two years in the army completing National Service. He spends weekend with his grandkids, managing cattle on his small farm and playing golf when time permits. Robin enjoys the working with the older students at Skipton to ensure they become active and positive leaders within the community and continues to be a mentor for students in their sporting pursuits.
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher
Robin is into his 24th school year as a teacher here at Skipton Primary School. He has a long and distinguished career in teaching and has worked as the headteacher (and only teacher) at Bradvale and Cape Clear, as well as holding leadership positions at schools in Melbourne and Camperdown. Robin also spent two years in the army completing National Service. He spends weekend with his grandkids, managing cattle on his small farm and playing golf when time permits. Robin enjoys the working with the older students at Skipton to ensure they become active and positive leaders within the community and continues to be a mentor for students in their sporting pursuits.
Sarah Meek
Grade 2/3 Integration Aide
Sarah has worked at Skipton Primary for four years. She has been an integration aide across all year levels during that time and is currently supporting the 2/3 class. Sarah worked at Linton and Magpie Primary Schools before coming to Skipton and before that, worked in shearing sheds. She enjoys weekends fishing and spending time with the family. Sarah's favourite aspect of of working in education is forming relationships with students and supporting them to achieve their goals.
Grade 2/3 Integration Aide
Sarah has worked at Skipton Primary for four years. She has been an integration aide across all year levels during that time and is currently supporting the 2/3 class. Sarah worked at Linton and Magpie Primary Schools before coming to Skipton and before that, worked in shearing sheds. She enjoys weekends fishing and spending time with the family. Sarah's favourite aspect of of working in education is forming relationships with students and supporting them to achieve their goals.
