Narrabri Public School Staff
Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.
Welcome from our Principal
We proudly educate students from diverse backgrounds, including long-standing families and newcomers to our community. Enrolling your child with us means joining a close-knit school family committed to providing a holistic education tailored to each student’s needs.
Our passionate and experienced staff are lifelong learners who use evidence-based teaching methods. They program lessons, deliver learning, and assess student capabilities using tailored approaches that promote engagement and support explicit teaching experiences at students’ point of need.
Our strength as a school comes from our collective, and we drive all planning with our students at the forefront, collaborating with students, staff and our wider community to make relevant and meaningful decisions that see our school established as a progressive and innovative place to learn, play and thrive.
Mrs Claire Allen, Principal of Narrabri Public School
Our Executive Team
Our school executive team comprises of our Principal, Assistant Principal stage supervisors, Mr Travis Heffernan (Stage Three); Mrs Nicole Allison (Stage Two); Mrs Vanessa Charlton (Infants); and our Assistant Principals Curriculum and Instruction, Mrs Tess Lindsay and Ms Lisa Marple. Our executive team are an eclectic, talented and visionary team who turn inspirational ideas into impactful initiatives, consistently working together and striving to empower every member of our school community to contribute meaningfully to a culture of achievement and inclusion.
Learning And Support Teacher (LaST) & School Counsellor
Our Learning and Support Teacher, Mrs Sarah Ross, is a highly accomplished educator in the area of wellbeing and inclusions, with strong community and specialist organisation ties, and a commitment to bettering the future of every child at Narrabri Public School. She works side by side, with our School Counsellor, Mrs Jessica Thomson, who is a highly educated school psychologist, tirelessly striving to support students and their families to navigate and overcome challenges faced across a broad range of academic, social and emotional areas of learning
Aboriginal Education Officer
With over 20 years of experience educating and supporting Narrabri Public School students, staff and community members, our Aboriginal Education Officer, Mrs Pattie Lettice, is a wealth of knowledge and passion. She goes above and beyond to design and deliver innovative programs and initiatives that grow the knowledge, skills, capabilities, and compassion of every member of the NPS community. Our language program continues to group each year, with Aunty Pattie teaching language through direct class instruction, mentoring programs with the Culture Council, and through song. Our award-winning Kamilaroi Dancers blossom each year under Aunty Pattie’s tutelage and the various guest choreographers that she brings in to further enrich our students’ cultural experiences.
Teaching Staff
Our exceptional, passionate and experienced staff are dedicated life-long learners, committed to staying abreast of evidence informed best practice teaching methods. They program lessons, deliver learning, and assess student capabilities using tailored approaches that promote engagement and support explicit teaching experiences at students’ point of need.
- Miss Melinda Squire, Kindergarten. Class KS
- Miss Clare Bollen, Kindergarten. Class KB
- Miss Ashleigh Smith, Stage One. Class 1S
- Mrs Laura Foster, Stage One. Class 1-2WF
- Mrs Shona Wallis, Stage One. Class 1-2WF
- Miss Michelle Kelaher, Stage One. Class 2K
- Mrs Cathy Charles, K-6. Class K6C
- Ms Lisa Marple, K-6, HPGE
- Mrs Angela Young, 3-6. Class 3-6Y
- Mrs Tarnya King, Stage Two. Class 3K
- Mrs Fiona Williams, Stage Two. Class 3-4AW
- Mrs Nicole Allison, Stage Two. Class 3-4AW
- Miss Peta Cox, Stage Two. Class 4C
- Mrs Therese Lindsay, Stage Two literacy enrichment
- Ms Sharon Stoltenberg, Stage Three. Class 5SC
- Mrs Clarissa Clifford, Stage Three. Class 5SC
- Miss Brooke Henderson, Stage Three. Class 5-6H
- Miss Keeley Glass, Stage Three. Class 6G
- Mr Travis Heffernan, Stage Three literacy enrichment
- Mr Jake Brayshaw, K-6
- Mrs Bella Butcher, K-6
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Learning Enrichment Officers
Our Staff include a number of highly impactful and talented support staff, trained across specialty areas including MultiLit, Quicksmart, and Centre For Effective Reading. Our Learning Enrichment Officers are assigned to every grade, providing intervention and bump it up support for students from kindergarten to year 6 in the areas of literacy and numeracy skill development.
- Miss Phoebe Wilson, Kindergarten
- Mrs Robina Mowle, Stage One
- Mrs Sonia Hall, Stage One
- Ms Zoe Buck, Stage One
- Ms Michele Wilson, Infants Speech
- Mrs Karen Croaker, K-6
- Mrs Jessica Saunders, 3-6
- Mrs Leesa Small, Stage One & 3-6
- Mrs Kate Brown, Stage Two and Infants Speech
- Mr Wayne Wall, Stage Three
- Mrs Melissa Packer, Stage Three
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Office Team
Our Office team comprises of our School Administrative Manager, Mrs Kate Wheeler, and our School Administrative Officer, Mrs Tracey Keeler. They are a welcoming presence in our front office, working across all facets of our community to ensure students and their families feel known, cared for, and valued.
General Assistant
Our General Assistant, Mr Troy Nipperess works tirelessly to provide our students with an outstandingly well-maintained school environment. His visionary approach has resulted in increased green spaces, developed interactive areas that spark the imagination, and implemented school ground designs that have diversified educational programs and enhanced a sense of belonging and pride from all members of our school community.
School Support Dogs
Daisy Charles is our full-time school dog. Daisy has been working with students from kindergarten to year 6 since 2023. In this time, Daisy has worked hard to achieve her accreditation as a trained Therapy Dog and takes great pride in being able to identify a student in need and support them in their trickier moments.
Shadow Allen works part-time, with a strong focus on Stage Two and Three classes. Shadow appreciates the support of her staff handlers and undertakes her role as a supportive and uplifting presence for students and staff very seriously. Our school dogs are beloved members of staff who work tirelessly to improve our school culture.
Our teachers make the difference
Committed to your child’s success
Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students
Expert, connected and accredited
Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.
Teachers who never stop learning
Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.
Teacher–family partnerships
Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.