Meet our primary teachers

Children spend a major part of each day with the teacher who is responsible for developing the educational program for their group.

There are no bells at Kinma. Children come inside the buildings when "in-time" is called by the staff. Children work in small groups for the development of their basic skills and concepts.

Children dialogue freely with all in the community. Teachers provide feedback where appropriate. However, at Kinma we avoid evaluation that implies comparison of one child with another.

Teacher Training

The teachers at Kinma are encouraged to continue their professional development through in-service training. They also review current literature and findings in education, psychology and related fields for possible contributions to the learning program in the school.

Sal Wright

Sal Wright

Group 4 Teacher

Sal first came to Kinma in 2018 as a teacher’s aide in Group 1 and later taught as a casual teacher. She is endlessly inspired by the creativity that flows through the Kinma community. Sal has a passion for the handmade and enjoys dabbling in the craft arts. She is mum to a 6 year old boy.

Qualifications: 2005 Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Edith Cowan University)

Kate Chockman

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Group 4 Teacher

Kate completed her internship with us in 2013. After a couple years teaching rurally and exploring the globe, Kate now teaches Group 4 with enthusiasm and excitement.

If you were ever searching for Kate at Kinma, you’d find her running around on the bottom field playing a game of soccer or observing and admiring the native wildlife. Kate has a strong passion for the environment, creative arts, and science which she utilises to spark children’s creativity and interest. Kate loves to create learning experiences which allow children to naturally engage and explore.

Michelle Walker

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Education Leader

Michelle is Kinma's Education Leader. Michelle has been teaching Kinma primary students of all ages since 2006, most recently in Group 1. She brings a diverse range of skills to the School. Michelle has understanding, tolerance and non-judgment in her daily work.

Along with her obvious love and enthusiasm to the Kinma students is her great passion and delight in watching her two young daughters flourish.

Qualifications: 2005 Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Edith Cowan University)

Deepika Mistry

Deepika Mistry

Group 3 Teacher

Deepika joined the Kinma family in 2017. Deepika teaches in Group 3, and is so excited to be teaching and learning at Kinma where she feels she has found her other home.

Deepika loves making things, all things art and is constantly intrigued by the beauty of the world around her.

Kimberley Read

Kimberley

Group 2 Teacher

Kimberley first joined the Kinma community as a playgroup parent and quickly realised she had found her home. She began teaching in 2016 after completing her practicum at Kinma, and is currently playing and learning in Group 2.

Kimberley loves the freedom to follow children's interests, play-based learning and getting to know her students.

Katy Bennett

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Group 2 Teacher

Katy is excited to be learning and teaching at Kinma! She began her teaching career in England before travelling and teaching in Tanzania, Peru and Nepal. She’s now settled in Australia and, when not teaching, enjoys having fun with her young daughter. Katy is also a yoga teacher and is keen to share her love of yoga and learning with the children at Kinma.

Tom Brien

Tom

Group 1 Teacher

Tom completed his practicum at Kinma and co-teaching with Lisa Brine

Tom is happy to have found a home at Kinma joining kindred spirits both big and small.

A lover of the ocean and father to two little humans, Tom is excited to play, learn and create with our new Group 1 friends

Lisa Brine

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Group 1 Teacher

Lisa joined the Kinma family last year and teachers Group 1 with Tom. She has a passion for Literacy, especially storytelling and Drama. Lisa loves to be outside and is excited to be out exploring and enjoying all of the spaces Kinma has to offer.

Jerome

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Basketball teacher

Morag

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French teacher

Grace Paddon

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Learning Support Teacher

Grace joined the team of Kinma in 2014 from across the ocean, all the way from the UK. We have decided we will not be giving her back! Gentle, with a big heart, she's able to see beyond the facade. Grace has a passion for all things literacy based and brings the learning alive with ease and joy.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Primary Education - Nottingham Trent University (2004)

 

Kinma values a school environment that applies the latest findings from education, psychology and related fields to the improvement of learning within the school.

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