Our Teaching Team

Sarah Dionysius

Teacher

Sarah has joined Yarranlea after teaching for two years in a small, remote primary school in North Queensland. She has a background in journalism and worked for the Sunshine Coast Daily before receiving her Master of Education from the University of the Sunshine Coast. During her remote service she taught in a multi-age classroom, catering for a Prep to Year Three class, as well as a Year 4 to Year 6 class. This experience helped to hone her skills as a multi-age teacher and gave her an immense appreciation of the benefits of a small school environment.

Sarah is passionate about providing a positive learning environment that allows for all students to reach their potential and to feel safe and secure. She believes in building strong relationships with students and tailoring their learning to adapt to their needs. Sarah aims to empower students and to equip them with the skills they need to be successful beyond their primary school years.

Carmen Hooper

Teacher – Music Specialist

Carmen Hooper has over twenty years’ experience as an Instrumental Music Teacher, working with both Primary and Secondary students. She has recently completed her Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning and so has now added the classroom dimension to her teaching repertoire.

Carmen believes that music has the power to positively influence young lives, and strategically utilises music as a means of connection for students in their discovery and learning. Though trained as a “classical” violinist, she is equally passionate about introducing students to as many musical genres as possible.

Carmen believes that learning and fun are inextricably linked.

Rebecca Zouliou

Teacher – Lower Grade Specialist

Bec is an experienced Lower Grade Specialist teacher. She undertook two practicums at Yarranlea Primary School working with the Year 2-6 students. After Bec finished her practicums at Yarranlea, she travelled to London to teach as an Early Years Teacher.

Before completing her teaching degree, Bec worked as a Childcare Lead Educator and Early Childhood Teacher in a long day-care service.

In the classroom, Bec provides learning through play and hands on learning experiences focusing on curriculum and social emotional learning in and outside the classroom.

Rebekah Woelz

Teacher – Lower Grade Specialist

Rebekah Woelz has several years teaching experience after receiving her Primary Education Teaching degree from Griffith University. Rebekah began her tertiary education journey studying Journalism; and has a keen interest for the art of writing. Rebekah completed her final university practicum at Yarranlea and has gained experience working across all our year levels.

Rebekah believes that learning should be fun and engaging, and that children engage best when a combination of teaching practices are used. Lessons, therefore, include a range of auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic learning experiences, combined with both written book work and the use of technology to achieve a set outcome. Rebekah believes in encouraging students to always try their best, and that creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students is a fundamental aspect of student success in a classroom.

Maree Pooler

Outside School Hours Care/Director/                      Co-Ordinator/Nominated supervisor

Maree has over 20 years’ experience in the Child Care Sector starting with Family Day Care, caring for multiple ages.  Maree completed her Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services – Child Care and continued to care for School Age Children as her forte’.  Maree completed her time in Family Day Care after 10 years and continued working with School Age children in OSHC Services.  Within this time, she has renovated and established services working alongside several diverse communities.

Maree values exploring new ideas with the children showing and merging their ideas into action, extending thoughts and encouraging new approaches and experiences.