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
KP - Gemma Pizzolante
KH - Ashleigh Harrington
KL - Carrie Lane/Andrea Khoo
1C - Jocelyn Coventry
1B - Jessie Brown
1/2N - Navneet Natt
2D - Lorraine Dunn
2S - Christine Saloum/Jenny Cooper
3H - Donna Hunt
3/4E - Lauren Eather
4T - Shalet Thomas
4C - Shalini Chandra
5/6S - Sarita Sahai
5/6H - Karen Hill/Nicole Dalton
5/6T - Jake Thew
5/6G - Tanya Gardiner
SM - Nicole Moran
SB - Laura Booth
SR - Thuraya Razay
RFF & Learning Support - Mandy Furlong
RFF & Learning Support - Jenny Cooper
RFF & Learning Support - Alexandra Hagedoorn
RFF & Learning Support - Andrea Khoo
RFF & Learning Support - Nicole Dalton
Teacher Librarian - Prue Blaxland
EAL/D - Melissa McCarthy
School Administration Manager - Samantha McDonald
School Administration Officer - Nancy Judge
School Administration Officer - Lyn Hammond
Aboriginal Education Officer - Jasmin Bell
General Assistant - Wayne Bailey
School Counsellor/ Psychologist - 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
Sean Harrison
Lily Tomkin
Vision Team
Assistant Principal - Bill Sakoulas
Rebecca Burrell
Lisa Byrne
Michelle Knight
David Milliken
Katrina Smith
Nicole Smith
Noah Taylor
Rachael Rasa