Meet Our Team

We’re excited to meet you!

Our friendly staff are dedicated to the individual journey of every child. Learning starts with us; to ensure that our teaching programs and skills are progressive, Box Hill North fosters an environment of lifelong learning through ongoing professional development. We incorporate structures to measure the impact of our teaching, in order to maximise student learning.

Meet our team below!

Leadership & Administration

David Pelosi

David Pelosi

Principal

It’s an absolute pleasure to lead Box Hill North and be part of an incredibly connected and inclusive community.  Our kids are simply exceptional and make me smile everyday.  When I’m not at school, I’m often found outdoors with my family, bike riding, climbing trees or kicking the footy!

Ainslie Peszynski

Ainslie Peszynski

Assistant Principal

Coming soon

Trish Faulkner

Trish Faulkner

Business Manager

I love being part of the collaboration of our staff, students and families as a unique community.  When I am away from school, I love getting into the garden, socialising with family and friends and disappearing off to the river for a camping holiday.

Sarah Thomas

Sarah Thomas

Office Manager

My love affair with Box Hill North started with my two boys.  There’s always been an inviting aspect to our school and I love continuing that as part of the team.  Outside of school, I love bike rides with my husband, dinner parties with my friends and family weekends away.

Kinder Teachers

Charlotte Tay

Charlotte Tay

Kindergarten Director and Teacher - 4 year old program

Being a part of the Box Hill North Primary Kindergarten community is something I am most proud of.  I enjoy being a part of the lightbulb moments in children’s learning and creating a space where each child feels heard and supported. I have a Bachelor of Education (EC), and a Bachelor of Music. Outside of kinder, I enjoy spending time with my husband and dog, Samantha. I also love to sing and play piano.

Narelle Wise

Narelle Wise

Kinder Teacher

I love being part of a kinder that is connected with a school and its community.  Our children enjoy visiting the chickens and connecting with each other.  Outside of kinder, I enjoy cooking, gardening and going on adventures with my family and dog.

Sharon Larmour

Sharon Larmour

Kinder Teacher

I love seeing our children make discoveries and gain confidence.  We’re lucky to be part of a school where children can experience a sense of belonging.  Outside hours, you’ll find me busy making things with fabric or paper, reading, going for walks, and spending time with my family and friends.

Amanda Del'Ollio

Amanda Del'Ollio

Kinder Teacher

I love our community for its positive, caring and sense of inclusion.  There are very strong relationships between staff and families.  Outside of school I love spending time with my dog Milo and spending time with friends and family.

Kelly Lean

Kelly Lean

Kinder Teacher

Coming soon

Prep Teachers

Mie-Mie Lee

Mie-Mie Lee

Prep Teacher

The Box Hill North Primary School community is supportive, strong, and connected. I am proud to be commencing my teaching career amongst dedicated and passionate teachers and teaching such caring and inclusive students. Out of hours, I enjoy spending time with family and travelling.

Yasmin Steel

Yasmin Steel

Prep Teacher

Coming soon

Amy McCart

Amy McCart

Prep Teacher

Coming soon

Year 1/2 Teachers

Eliza Sutton

Eliza Sutton

Grade 1/2 Teacher

Coming soon

Felicity Jenkins

Felicity Jenkins

Grade 1/2 Teacher

Coming soon

Will Godson

Will Godson

Grade 1/2 Teacher

Coming soon

Year 3/4 Teachers

Charlotte Grieve

Charlotte Grieve

Grade 3/4 Teacher

My appreciation for Box Hill North continues to grow and I enjoy being part of an incredible community.  Our staff create a successful learning environment, supported by our students and families.  In my spare time, I like most things sport, particularly playing and watching basketball.

Josie Gonzalez

Josie Gonzalez

Grade 3/4 Teacher

An edible playground, pizza oven, chickens, solar panels, sustainability leaders and being accredited as a 5 star resource school are some of the proud achievements I’ve enjoyed being part of at Box Hill North.  Outside of school, I love to read crime mysteries and anything that includes family and friends.

Matt Stocks

Matt Stocks

Grade 3/4 Teacher

Coming soon

Year 5/6 Teachers

Cara Jeffers

Cara Jeffers

Grade 5/6 Teacher

I am proud to be part of a strong and connected community with a strong sense of wellbeing and student first mindset.  Outside of school I enjoy most things sport.  I am a passionate basketball coach and enjoy playing footy in my spare time.

Tracey McLaren

Tracey McLaren

Grade 5/6 Teacher

I am passionate about creating a safe and engaging environment for all students. It is a privilege to watch them grow and develop into well prepared independent, compassionate students.  In my spare time I love reading, playing sport, going to the beach and getting away with family and friends.

Tom Steinemann

Tom Steinemann

Grade 5/6 Teacher

Coming soon

Josie Maccora

Josie Maccora

Grade 5/6 Teacher

Coming soon

Specialised Teachers

Rachel Martin

Rachel Martin

Japanese Teacher

I love the Japanese language and culture and enjoy sharing my passion with students. The staff are friendly and supportive and my day is filled with children greeting me with a smile and a cheerful konnichiwa!  Outside of school, I appreciate spending time with family, camping, musicals and watching netball.

Justin Wong

Justin Wong

Performing Arts

Coming soon

Janine Reymers

Janine Reymers

Visual Arts

Coming soon

Emily Collins

Emily Collins

Physical Education

Coming soon

Magda Giakoumidis

Magda Giakoumidis

EAL Teacher

I have the privilege of working with our newly-arrived students, supporting them to engage and feel valued in our school community, and helping them achieve success in their learning.  Out of school, I love travelling, movies, time at the beach with family and friends and a good fiesta!

Shelley Cutter

Shelley Cutter

EAL Support

Our strong and connected community complement our students and staff.  I love teaching EAL students and helping our Chinese parents is really rewarding.  Out of hours, I enjoy spending time with family and my dogs, the arts and bushwalking.  

Classroom Support Assistants

Christine Wong

Christine Wong

Education Support

I am grateful for the exceptional staff, parents and students I get to work with each day. Outside of school, you will find me spending time with family and friends, exploring a new country, hiking to waterfalls, eating at markets or baking sourdough everything!

Katrina Bacon

Katrina Bacon

Education Support

My journey at Box Hill North started 18 years ago with my four children and becoming involved with the Parents’ Association.  I love being part of a committed team that focuses on every child.   My children still keep me busy and I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Deb Carafillis

Deb Carafillis

Education Support

It is always a pleasure to work for the children of Box Hill North and share my love of reading in the library.  Books open so many doors and seeing kids get lost in their imagination is truly special.  Away from school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and of course, curled up with a good book in hand!

Alex Regh

Alex Regh

Education Support

I’m grateful to work across all levels at Box Hill North, supporting children with their learning.  I’m happy when I see children that I’ve supported smile when they realize that success is all of their own doing.  Out of hours, I love walking my two cheeky dogs, Milly and Charlie.

Sally McCracken

Sally McCracken

Education Support

Being part of the Box Hill North community is an amazing experience.  Our students are so polite and grateful, friendly and accepting, making it a delight to work with them.  After hours, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking and sewing.

Dylan Trenwith

Dylan Trenwith

Education Support

Coming soon

Erin Smillie

Erin Smillie

Education Support

Coming soon

Shelley King

Shelley King

Education Support

Coming soon

Shobhi Unikkat

Shobhi Unikkat

Education Support

Coming soon

Tom Coleman

Tom Coleman

Education Support

Coming soon

Maddie Fall

Maddie Fall

Education Support

Coming soon

Start With Our Online Tour  →

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