our staff

 At Taradale we have the best staff you could ask for! We have a team of highly enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers and education support staff who work collaboratively as a Professional Learning Community and in partnership with students and families to ensure that everyone has opportunities to succeed.

Our staff for 2025:

• Chris Burgess Principal 

• Kristie Lacey         Prep/one

• Emma Hill Two/three

• Dana Twycross                     Four/Five

• Scott Purdon Five/six

• Lee-Anne Callaway          Teacher aide

• Scout Simpson - Purdon          Teacher aide

• Sam Milner                            PE

• Kate Meade                         Art 

• Charmaine Lewis              Drama 

• Kristie Lacey                                  Disability Inclusion

• Eve Archbold                                 SAKG garden

• Chris Cooney                       SAKG kitchen

• Jocelyn Russell                   MARC library van

• Jane Braszell                       Business Manager

• Brita Johanson                 Wellbeing Worker

• Dave Perry                  Buildings and Grounds

• Ben Colla                             IT support

• Edwin Morgan                  Cleaning