Leura Public School

Respect, Responsibility, Resilience

Telephone02 4784 1251

Emailleura-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Our staff

Get to know our school staff. We're all here to help.

Our professional, university-educated teachers encourage students to develop a love of learning and a desire to succeed. They maintain the highest integrity and concern for your child’s wellbeing.

The principal is responsible for the educational leadership and management of our school. If you would like to speak to the principal, please contact us to make an appointment.

Our school administrative staff can answer inquiries or direct you to the appropriate staff member for help.

Staff List 2024

Principal: Mrs May Ptolemy

MC (Multi-Categorical) Class: Mrs Karyn O'Donohue

Early Stage 1: Mrs Jacqui Thompson and Miss Emma Jinks

Stage 1:  Mrs Jacqui Thompson, Mrs Daniele Aldred (Relieving AP), Ms Chelsea Parker and Miss Jessica Colless

Stage 2: Mrs Justine Jinks (Relieving AP), Mrs Haley McGown and Mr Chris Dodds

Stage 3: Mrs Hannah Bucholtz (Relieving AP), Mr Steve Atkinson (AP) and Mr Chris Dodds

Library: Mrs Lauren Halse

Art: Ms Laurice Ghannoum

Music: Mrs Vanessa Cartwright 

Learning & Support: Mrs Renee Krasinski

School Learning Support Officers: Mrs Jenny Lawday, Mrs Cassandra Music, Mrs Amanda Nelson and Mr Jacob Lawday

QuickSmart & EAL/D:  Ms Jacqui Crowe

School Counsellor: Ms Gail Sunderland 

School Administrative Manager: Miss Di Kipp

School Administrative Officers: Mrs Catriona Carver, Ms Jennifer McLaren and Mrs Jillian Fearnley

General Assistants: Mr Peter Van Gemert and Ms Niki Martignago

Executive Team:

  • Principal: Mrs May Ptolemy
  • School Administrative Manager: Miss Di Kipp
  • Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction: Mrs Claire Thickett
  • Relieving Assistant Principal ES1 & S1: Mrs Daniele Aldred
  • Assistant Principal S2 & S3: Mr Steve Atkinson
  • Relieving Assistant Principal S2 New Syllabus and student voice: Mrs Justine Jinks
  • Relieving Assistant Principal HPGE: Mrs Hannah Bucholtz