Our principal and staff

Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.

Welcome from our principal

Warami,

My name is Richard Ford, and I have had the privilege of being the Principal of Crawford Public School for over 10 years. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to nurturing the whole child. We recognise that each student is unique, with their own strengths, interests, and needs. Our dedicated teachers go above and beyond to ensure that every child receives personalised support and encouragement, both inside and outside the classroom.

We believe that learning extends beyond academics, and we strive to provide rich, meaningful experiences that foster growth, creativity, and confidence in all areas. Whether it’s through engaging lessons, extracurricular activities, or community events, we work together to create an environment where students can thrive as individuals and as part of a caring school family.

At Crawford Public School, we value student voice as a vital part of our community. We actively listen to our students’ ideas and feedback to help shape and improve our programs, learning environment, and school activities. By empowering students to share their perspectives, we create a supportive space where everyone feels heard and involved in making our school the best it can be.

We look forward to partnering with you to make this an inspiring and rewarding journey for your child.

Mr Richard Ford

Principal

Executive Staff

Teachers

KD - Lorraine Dunn

KH - Ashleigh Harrington

KC - Nadine Croman

1H - Lucy Harrison

1B - Jessie Brown

1/2L - Carrie Lane

2H - Donna Hunt

2S - Christine Saloum

3H - Karen Hill

3C - Jenny Cooper

4T - Shalet Thomas

4N - Navneet Natt

5S - Sarita Sahai

5E - Janet Oshana Emanuel

6T - Jake Thew

6G - Tania Gardiner

SF - Michael Farrugia

SB - Laura Booth

ST - Thuraya Razay

RFF & Learning Support - Mandy Furlong

RFF & Learning Support - Shalini Chandra

RFF & Learning Support - Alexandra Hagedoorn

RFF & Learning Support - Andrea Khoo

RFF & Learning Support - Nicole Dalton

Teacher Librarian - Prue Blaxland

EAL/D - Melissa McCarthy

School Administrative Staff

School Administration Manager - Samantha McDonald

School Administration Officer - Nancy Judge

School Administration Officer - Lyn Hammond

Additional Staff

Aboriginal Education Officer - Jasmin Bell

General Assistant - Wayne Bailey

Counsellor - Christina Florakis

Senior Psychologist Education - Carolyn Lennon


School Learning Support Officers

Sue Betteridge

Megan Cox

Heather Tompsett

Michelle Canoy

Tracey Howell

Mehtab Serhan

Kayleen Roche

Elise Chau

Taneisha Canoy

Lily Tomkin


Vision Team

Assistant Principal - Bill Sakoulas

Rebecca Burrell

Lisa Byrne

Michelle Knight

David Milliken

Katrina Smith

Nicole Smith

Noah Taylor

Rachael Rasa