2A

Mrs. Hattie 

Hi, I'm Mrs. Hattie, and I am one of the 2A teachers for 2025. 

I have been teaching for a long time, starting out in New Zealand, and made the move to Melbourne in 2020. 

I have 3 beautiful girls, Emma, Danielle, and Charlie, a lovely husband, and 2 giant dogs (we are a very noisy house!) 

I have a passion for Literacy and empowering my learners to achieve their goals. I am so excited to do some awesome learning this year!

2A

Mrs. Zengin

Hi, I'm Mrs. Zengin, and I am one of the teachers in 2A this year. 

I have been a teacher for 9 years and have been at Aitken Creek Primary School for 8 years. 

This year, I am the Year 2 PLC Learning Specialist, so I get to work with all of the teachers and students in Year 2.  

I love animals, enjoy going to the beach on a warm day, and going to the footy with my husband, Go Pies!!  

I am very excited to be in Year 2 this year and look forward to working with all of our amazing students!

2B

Mrs. Bolarinwa

Hi, I'm Mrs. Nike Bolarinwa. I've been a teacher for some decades, but this is my fourth year at ACPS. 

I love reading research papers, most especially on inclusive practices and a sense of belonging, which help me to create an inclusive environment for our diverse students, regardless of their varying developmental, learning, or social needs.

 I love spending time with my family and enjoy cooking for them too!

2C

Mrs. Schafer 

Hi, I'm Mrs. Schafer, and I'm one of the teachers in 2C for 2025. 

I have been teaching at Aitken Creek for the last 6 years, but took 2024 off as I was on maternity leave with my first baby, Hazel.

I love camping and exploring with my husband, Chris, and we can't wait to take Hazel on adventures around Australia too! 

When I'm not camping, you might find me reading, going to the beach, hanging out with family and friends, or watching Collingwood, usually all with a coffee in hand. 

I'm so excited to meet all of the amazing students this year.

2C

Miss. Omi

I am very excited to join your class. My name is Omrita, but I prefer being called Omi. This is my second year with my own classroom. Apart from being a teacher, I am also a mum to 2 kids - a 10 year old and 6 year old. My family loves to go on hikes and to the beach. We don’t have any pets, but we love dog sitting for our family and friends. We are from South India and have called Australia our home for the past 15 years.

Fun facts about me are: I am a trained Indian classical dancer, I love reading big, huge novels, I lived in Dubai for 22 years before moving to Melbourne, and I love growing veggies in my garden.

In my classroom, I strive to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. I believe in fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and a growth mindset. Together, we will explore, question, and learn as a community.

2D

Ms. Singh

My name is Astha Singh and I’m excited to be your child’s teacher this term. I’ve been teaching for 8 years in Kindergarten. I’m passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where children feel safe, confident and eager to learn.

Outside of school, I enjoy hobbies such as reading, spending time with family and gardening. 

I truly believe that strong relationships between home and school make all the difference, so I look forward to getting to know you and working together as a team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out, my door is always open!

2E

Ms. Nair

Hi, I'm Ms. Nair! I am so excited to join Aitken Creek Primary School. With 18 years of teaching experience, I believe in creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment where every student feels valued and inspired to succeed. 

My approach combines fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and resilience. My goal focuses on building strong relationships that nurtures both academic and personal growth. 

Teaching is not just my profession it is my passion and responsibility to prepare students to thrive as confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.

2F

Mrs. Turan

Hi, I'm Mrs. Turan, and I am the 2F teacher. This is my second year teaching at Aitken Creek Primary School. I enjoy being creative and enjoy exploring new places! I am very excited to be teaching Year 2 again this year!

Mrs. Maha

Hi, My name is Maha. I have a wonderful son, Arta, and my family means everything to me. Since last year, I have been working as an Education Support, and currently I am the ES for 2C and 2D at Aitken Creek Primary School, a role I truly enjoy.  

I am also a passionate painter and love working with Canvas. My artwork has been featured in exhibitions in Melbourne, which has been an exciting journey. Art is my way of expressing creativity and emotions.

Mrs. Faraz

Hi, I'm Mrs. Sobia Faraz and I am the ES for 2A and 2B. I love helping kids achieve their goals. This is my second year at ACPS. In my spare time, I love baking theme cakes and  have been baking for 4 years.

Mrs. Cengiz

Hi, I’m Gülay! Family means everything to me—I have three beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren.

For the past 10 years, I’ve made wonderful memories at Aitken Creek Primary, and I have no reason to stop doing what I love—working with children and alongside amazing teachers and colleagues.

I also love history, traveling, shopping, and a good cup of coffee. Visiting Göbekli Tepe was unforgettable, and one day, I hope to finally visit Japan! Life keeps me busy, but I always find joy in the little moments.