Our staff

Mrs Michelle Slee - Principal

I immensely enjoy the dual role of Principal and teaching all students at Clunes Public School. The school is embraced by a caring and supportive community.

Staff members are a dedicated team who work hard to improve student outcomes. 

Mr Jack Priestley – Classroom Teacher
Years 5 and 6

I have been teaching at Clunes Public School since 2009. This year I have a 5/6 class. In our classroom and at our school our students adopt a caring and positive attitude to one another and show a commitment to excellence in all areas of the curriculum. We ‘Learn to live & Live to learn.'

Mr Malcolm Sky – Classroom Teacher
Kinder and Year 1

As a teacher of Aboriginal heritage I enjoy learning Aboriginal language and integrating Aboriginal perspectives in the classroom.  I am keen to work with all students to support their academic progress and nurture their development in a pastoral way. I am keen to adopt new technology and to seek best practice to meet the learning needs of the students in the classroom. I have organised the school's NAIDOC Day ceremonies, Cross Country carnival, coached soccer and tennis teams, whilst also working collaboratively with other teachers.

Miss Hutchinson – Classroom Teacher
Years 2, 3 & 4

I have been lucky enough to have taught both in Australia and the UK.  This is my second year at Clunes.  I love working with students and helping them be the best they can be.  I enjoy intergrating technology into my teaching, as well as lots of hands on activities.  I have felt very welcomed by the Clunes PS community and look forward to continuing my teaching adventure.

Mrs Naomi Northey-Manser - Learning Support Teacher

I came to Clunes School through a permanent transfer from the New England region.  I have been teaching at Clunes since 2019, where I have been lucky enough to teach across all year levels of the school, on both an individual basis and with small groups.  I feel incredibly lucky to work as part of such a welcoming community and I continue to grow, learn and refine my ongoing teaching practice to meet the ever changing needs of our community in our changing world.

Liz Bethel - School counsellor

Bernardine Cooper
-  School Administration Manager

2020 is my twelfth year at Clunes Public School.

I love seeing the students each day learning, experiencing and enjoying their school day.

The last couple of years has seen immense change in School Administration and I have enjoyed the challenge (mostly) of learning the new system.

Andrea Pearce - School Administration Officer

Ms Pearce assists in the front office as well as in the library.

Kate Cooper - Student Learning Support Officer

Rose Smith - Student Learning Support Officer

Ana Reis Thompson - Student Learning Support Officer