We are grateful for the talented and dedicated staff who work hard to ensure all children of Footscray Primary School experience academic, social and emotional success. The staffing structure for 2026 is below.
Professional Learning Teams (PLTs)
Foundation
FA
Emily Roberts (English) - PLT Leader
Suzi D'Argenio (Italian: Mon - Wed)
FB & C
Betty Lieu (English)
Federica Rutolo (Italian)
Year 1/2
1/2A & B
Gabrielle Turner (English) - PLT Leader
Jenny Leone (Italian)
1/2C & D
Cat Barton (English)
Cristian Trilli (Italian - Term 2-4)
Maria Lyon & Sandra Furnari (Italian - Term 1)
1/2E & F
Kim Satchell (Italian)
Zara Ertekin (English)
Year 3/4
3/4A & B
Joslyn Csobonyei (English) - PLT Leader
Ritu Gupta Nangia (Italian)
34C
Michelle Rocca (Italian)
Jess Harper (English)
Year 5/6
5/6A
Caroline Donovan (English) - Year 5/6 PLT Leader
El Ilari (Italian: Mon - Wed)
5/6B & C
Vik Nangia (Italian)
Roshni Parbhu (English)
Specialist Team
Caitlin Wood - Science and Design - Specialist PLT Leader
Nadine Halpin - Physical Education
Bryce Turcato - Music
Rachel Taylor - Visual Art (Italian)
Andrew Gray - High Ability & Small Group Learning
Education Support Staff
Christine Richsteig - Learning Support
Gian Luca Signorile - Italian Language Assistant
Gloria Camorani - Learning Support
Joyce Aquilina - Learning Support
Kate Hamlet - Learning Support
Kath Petheram - Learning Support
Laura Bellieni - Italian Language Assistant
Nick Green - Learning Support
Pina Fardella - Learning Support
COASIT Italian Language Assistants
Anna Cecchin
Carol Beltrame
Office/Administration
Sharon Jones - Business Manager
Louise Edwards - Finance/Daily Organisation
Nellie Baxter - Administration
Katrina Firman - Library
Jason Walsh - Facilities
Libby Matheson - First Aid and Wellbeing Operations
School Leadership Team
Jen Briggs - Principal
Kathy Winton - Assistant Principal
Simon Haigh - Assistant Principal
Jackie Robertson - Bilingual Leader
Jenny Campbell - Inclusion and Wellbeing Leader
Caroline Donovan - Learning Specialist
Emily Roberts - Learning Specialist
Candice Vanzin - Mental Health Wellbeing Leader
