Mr Kent Scott McLean
Role: Digital Technology Teacher
I having introduced Digital Technology to Mawson Primary School. Over the years I have taught in many settings from Kindergarten to Year 9 and have worked at Birrigai Outdoor School. One of my interests is riding my bike. I have been riding bikes for as long as I can remember. Other things I really enjoy doing include spending time with my family and making music. I can play the guitar, ukulele and the djembe (a West African Drum)
Email: Kent.Scott-McLean@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Melanie Mengel
Role: Teacher Librarian
I have been teaching for over 10 years in the ACT. I love to read, craft, garden and spend time with my 2 young kids. We love getting outdoors and exploring Canberra. My goal this year is to read at least 10 of our library novels each school term.
Melanie Mengel
Email: Melanie.Mengel@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Michelene McCarthy
Role: LSU Teacher
I’m Michele (Michelene) McCarthy. I am from the USA. Since moving to the ACT I have taught at Lyneham Primary, Macgregor Primary and Caroline Chisolm. I have an adult son, who is a comedian and is currently living in Melbourne. My daughter lives in New York with her husband, and their three adorable little children. I have 2 gorgeous greyhounds and a cat. My favourite thing to do is to read and I’m not sure what I would do without chocolate in my life.
Michelene McCarthy
Email: Michelene.McCarthy@ed.act.edu.au
Mr Larry Stackpoole
Role: Environment Centre
I have taught in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. These experiences have allowed me to teach in a range of roles from preschool through to Year Eight and I am passionate about Science and Sustainability. Teaching overseas gave me many wonderful memories and I look forward to creating new ones at our fabulous school. Outside of school I enjoy reading and working in the garden. I will be very excited implementing a range of new sustainable measures at our school. I would love any help. Please feel free to drop in and introduce yourself.
Larry Stackpoole
Email: Larry.Stackpoole@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Lee Ying Leong
Role: Mandarin Teacher
Lee Ying Leong
I am an Asian Studies major in Chinese language and Asian history. I have taught the Chinese course in colleges and worked in the primary sector. I teach Mandarin to the students who are not in the immersion program.
Lee Ying Leong
Email: Lee-Ying.Leong@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Sally Allen
Role: EALD Teacher
I have been teaching in Canberra for over 20 years. I love teaching primary school. I love reading and I am excited to share lots of books with my students this year. At home I love to read, cook and garden. My favourite children’s series is Harry Potter and my favourite colour is purple. I have been teaching in Canberra for over 20 years. I love teaching primary school. I love reading and I am excited to share lots of books with my students this year. At home I love to read, cook and garden. My favourite children’s series is Harry Potter and my favourite colour is purple.
Email: Sally.Allen@ed.act.edu.au