Mr Larry Stackpoole
Role: Environmental Science
As a Science teacher, I believe there has never been a more important time for science in Australia. More than ever, we need a scientifically literate community to engage in debates about issues that affect us all. We also need imaginative thinkers to discover opportunities within our exponentially expanding knowledge base. Science plays a vital role in nurturing the minds of our future citizens and scientists. I am a passionate educator and look forward to the opportunity to support your children on their learning journey.
Larry Stackpoole
Email: Larry.Stackpoole@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Hayley Gannon
Role: Teacher Librarian
My name is Hayley Gannon and I am joining Mawson Primary School this year as your new full-time teacher librarian. I’m excited because I get to work in one of my favourite places in the world – the school library! I’ve been both a classroom teacher and a librarian for the last fifteen years. My passion is building a positive reading culture across the school. I’m looking forward to getting to know each student and finding out their interests.
Hayley Gannon
Email: hayley.gannon@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Catherine Thorpe
Role: EAL/D Teacher
Catherine Thorpe
I started teaching in 2006 and have enjoyed working with all primary school year levels over my time in education. Other teaching areas I have undertaken as well as classroom teaching include EAL/D, literacy development, science and the environment, music, visual arts and STEM. I love the variety of opportunities children have at school and watching them become excited about their achievements. Outside of school, I am an avid movie fan and also go to the gym whenever I can make it. My passion though is travelling and experiencing new cultures around the world.
Catherine Thorpe
Email: catherine.thorpe@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Tatum O'Meara
Role: The Arts
My name is Tatum O'Meara and I have the pleasure of teaching your children The Arts at Mawson Primary School. My teaching philosophy is the belief that every student possesses innate creativity waiting to be unveiled. I am dedicated to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where each student can explore their artistic potential, encouraging self-expression and embracing the creative process. I am also eager to launch a series of extracurricular activities and am looking forward to a year filled with colours, shapes, and the boundless possibilities of artistic expression.
Tatum O'Meara
Email: tatum.o'meara@ed.act.edu.au