Mrs Leanne Harrigan
Year 5 - 6 Executive Teacher
I am excited to lead the Year 5/6 team in 2025. I love to teach Year 5/6, and in collaboration with families and teachers, I look forward to developing a cohort of students who are independent critical thinkers of the future. Inspired by Mawson Primary School's commitment to Visible Learning, I have completed a Master's in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice and look forward to spending the year putting theory into practice.
Leanne Harrigan
Email: Leanne.Harrigan@ed.act.edu.au
Mr Scott Mercer
5M Classroom teacher
Scott Mercer here. I'm originally from Melbourne and have been teaching for... a very long time. I moved up north from Victoria in 2020. Since then, I've taught in Tuggeranong, including teaching at their IEC. Now I have the pleasure of being able to teach in the Mawson community. I have a passion for travel and love learning about different cultures and 'attempting' to learn different languages. I look forward to all the students helping me with my Mandarin skills.
Scott Mercer
Email: scott.mercer@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Alicia Brown
5B Classroom teacher
I have been a teacher at Mawson for quite a few years, teaching from Yr 2 to Yr 6. This year I am taking on the role of in-built relief, which means that I can use my expertise to teach across the school and support my colleagues. I value building relationships with both students and staff, and encouraging engagement, to make sure that we are working as our best selves. My favourite things are my family, art, books, and learning new things!
Alicia Brown
Email: Alica.Brown@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Angela Pound
5/6P Classroom teacher
Hi, I’m Angela Pound. I’ve had the opportunity to teach in Australia and abroad, including Ireland, Cyprus and Poland. I am passionate about working with students because every day brings something new and exciting. I aim to make learning fun, meaningful and inspiring while helping my students grow in confidence and skills. Outside of school, I enjoy archery, travelling, dancing to Latin and Greek music and spending time with my family.
Angela Pound
Email: angela.pound@ed.act.edu.au
Mrs Joanne Hurley
5MIP and 6MIP Classroom teacher
This year I am teaching 5MIP and 6MIP. I am an accomplished bilingual educator. I came to Australia initially to complete my post graduate study at the University of Canberra. Since then, I have taught in a wide range of public and independent schools over the last 15 years in Beijing, regional NSW, and the ACT. This has mainly been in secondary schools. When I am not at work, I love reading, dogs, singing and travel. I do enjoy the outdoors, bushwalking, jogging, cycling, kayaking, and gardening whenever I can. But what I enjoy the most is growing, cooking, and eating of good food!
Joanne Hurley
Email: joanne.hurley@ed.act.edu.au
Ms Lorah Medley
5MIP and 6MIP English teacher
I'm so pleased to be a part of the Mawson community. I have been teaching for over a decade in both NSW and the ACT and I love to get deeply into fun, challenging learning with my class. When I'm not at school, my favourite things to do are spending time with my beautiful family and pets, watching movies, reading and drinking lots of coffee.
Lorah Medley
Email: lorah.medley@ed.act.edu.au
Mr Jonathan Baird
6B Classroom teacher
I have been teaching for over a decade and am incredibly grateful to have found such a fulfilling career later in life. Teaching is not just a profession for me—it is a passion. My greatest joy lies in igniting students' curiosity, fostering a love for learning, and helping them recognise their innate ability to excel, all while ensuring that the journey remains fun and engaging. I believe learning thrives beyond the confines of traditional thinking, so I strive to create a dynamic and adaptable teaching environment that encourages creativity and critical thinking. Outside of the classroom, coffee holds a special place in my heart—second only to my love for my cats.
Jonathan Baird
Email: jonathan.baird@ed.act.edu.au