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 2024 is below. 

School Leadership Team

Jen Briggs - Principal 

Kathy Winton - Assistant Principal 

Chris Wilson - Inclusion & Engagement Leader

Jackie Robertson - Learning Specialist 

Caroline Donovan - Learning Specialist 

Jenny Campbell - Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader

Professional Learning Teams (PLTs) 

Foundation

FA - Emily Roberts (English)

FB - Ida Elliott (Italian)

FC - Gabrielle Turner (English)

FD - Candice Vanzin/Jackie Robertson (Italian)

Year One/Two

1/2A - Hannah Clarke/Caitlin Wood (English)

1/2B - Nick Boffa (Italian)

1/2C - Cat Barton (English)

1/2D - Kim Satchell (Italian)

Year Three/Four

3/4A - Carmen Dennis (English)

3/4B - Eleonora Ilari/Rachel Taylor (Italian)

3/4C - Caroline Donovan/Jenny Campbell (English)

3/4D - Sarah Toto (Italian)

Year Five/Six

5/6A - Ryan Penberthy 

5/6B - Renee Lafitte

5/6C - Andrew Gray/Chris Wilson

5/6D - Joslyn Csobonyei/Betty Lieu

Specialist Team

Caitlin Wood - Science and Design

Nadine Halpin - Physical Education 

Emilia Lazzarotto/Bryce Turcato - Music/Performing Arts 

Anna Zobel - Visual Art (Italian)

Dan Machuca - Italian Language Year 5/6

Joslyn Csobonyei - Tutor

Education Support Staff

Carol Moore - Learning Support

Christine Richsteig - Learning Support

Cristian Trilli - Learning Support - Italian

Joyce Aquilina - Learning Support

Kate Hamlet - Learning Support 

Kathie Petheram - Learning Support

Laura Bellieni - Italian Language Assistant

Nick Green - Learning Support

Pina Fardella - Learning Support

Claudia Galbati - CO.AS.IT Italian Language Assistant

Jessica De Bartolo - CO.AS.IT Italian Language Assistant

Office/Administration

Sharon Jones - Business Manager

Louise Edwards - Finance/Daily Organisation

Nellie Baxter - Administration

Katrina Firman - Library

Jason Walsh - Facilities