Early Years Team

Mrs Nat Fogarty

Mrs Fogarty joins our Kindergarten team in 2023 after more than 10 years of teaching at BBPS. She has been teacher for over 15 years and is passionate about Early Childhood Education. Her favourite part of being a teacher is making connections and positive relationships with students. 

Mrs Sally Thiem

Mrs Thiem has been teaching for more than 15 years and has spent the past 10 years living and teaching in Narrandera, in the Riverina area of NSW. She is excited to be closer to the beach now that she lives in Batemans Bay! Her favourite part of teaching is getting to know students and their families and working together so that each student can grow and flourish. 

Mrs Amelia Scott

Mrs Scott has a wide range of teaching experience in both New Zealand and Victorian Primary Schools. She is particularly passionate about teaching children who are just starting out on their learning journey. Mrs Scott's favourite aspect of teaching is supporting students emotionally, socially and academically in a nurturing and inclusive way.  

Miss Libby Houghton

Miss Houghton joined the BBPS Kindy team in 2024 with seven years of teaching experience across a variety of grade levels in NSW. I am passionate about creating strong, high-expectation relationships that support student wellbeing. I believe these foundations are key to helping children develop a lifelong love of learning and a sense of success. I’m excited to continue working in partnership with parents and carers to support their child’s growth and development. 

Diana Zickefoose

Diana joined the Kindergarten Learning Support Team part way through 2020 and has previously worked at the Learning Centre in the National Public Service. Diana is currently completing her Cert III in Early Childhood Services. 

Ana Bertosa

Ana has worked in the both the preschool and Kindergarten rooms supporting students with their literacy and numeracy learning for over 10 years at Batemans Bay Public School. She is currently completing her Cert III in Education Support. 

Kelly Blewitt

Kelly has worked in local early childhood centres for over 20 years. She joined the BBPS team in 2017. Kelly has a Diploma of Children's Services. 

Nat Sharpe

Nat joined our kindergarten team in 2025. She has a background working with Speech and Language students and has worked at BBPS for many years. 

Mrs Elisha Rosevear

Mrs Rosevear was appointed our preschool teacher in 2023. She ahs previously been one of our Kindergarten teachers and continues to wokr closely with our Kidnergarten team to ensure a smooth transition from the Early Learning setting to the primary school classroom. Mrs Rosevear loves reading quality children's books aloud and encourages all children to engage with books fostering a love of reading.  

Mrs Val Saunders 

Aboriginal Education Officer 

Aunty Val has been working at BBPS for the past 30 years. She has always been committed to the youth in the Batemans Bay area and this shows in her working relationship with Aboriginal students. Val works alongside teachers to provide support to Aboriginal students, families and to develop culturally appropriate resources and programs. Val is also a member of our local AECG.

 Mrs Trish Towers

Aboriginal Education Officer 

Aunty Trish Towers is a local Walbanga woman. She has a strong connection to the community and is a member of our local AECG. Trish works across the whole school and has an amazing rapport with all of our students. She enjoys closing the educational gap for all Aboriginal students by working alongside teachers.

School Counsellor

Our School Counsellors contribute to student well-being at Batemans Bay Public School by providing specialised counselling and intervention services. They work alongside the student and learning support team and their services can be accessed by referral through your child's teacher. 

Tav Fox

Family Liason Officer

Tav is part of our ‘Hive’ team and is committed to wrapping support around our families. At BBPS we see it as our responsibility to support students beyond the school gate and Tav is always ready be there for families when they need it most. Tav is also trained and delivers a range of proactive student wellbeing programs. He brings to the school his many years of social work and community connections and yes is always wearing a smile. 

Cameron Condon

School Chaplain

Cameron has a passion for music and works with our school choir and band. 

Ashleigh Adam 

School Administration Officer

Ashleigh brings her friendly nature and mutli tasking abilities to a range of kindergarten based activities including transition event organisation.   

Kelli Gibson

School Administration Officer

Kelli is one of our School Administration Officers. You will find her working at the front desk in the school office building. Kelli can answer any questions you have about the enrolment process.