Once again, we have been overwhelmed with nominations for Australian Teacher Aide of the Year from schools all over Australia. This year, we received most applications from Queensland schools, followed by Tasmania. Other states and terrritories submitted fewer applications however they were of an eqally high standard.
We wish to thank school staff who took the time to nominate a teacher aide for the Australian Teacher Aide of the Year Award.
Congratulations to the following teacher aides who have been shortlisted:
Alex Savill, Driver Primary School- Allyce Day, Casuarina Street Primary School
- Belinda Graudins, Rosny College
- Bradley Kermond, Eastside Lutheran College
- Colleen Mene, Djarragun College
- Damon Grimwood, Mercy College Mackay
- David Els, Meridan State College
- Donna Holman, Bellarine Secondary College
- Emma Swain, Goodwood Primary School
- Jacque Mengel, Maribyrnong Primary School
- Jade Sutton, Bundaberg North State High School
- Jarred Calcott, Macleay Island State School
- Jeanette Hillier, Glenn Innes Public School
- Louise Moneghetti, Loreto College Ballarat
- Natalie Woods, Rouse Hill Anglican College
- Nicki Patrick, Somerset College
- Nicole Madsen, Triabunna District School
- Sandra Becker, Evandale Primary School
- Tanya Pettman, Dunalley Primary School
- Tracey Leebody, Bremer State High School
- Valarie Doyle, Cunnamulla P-12 State School
- Vanessa McPherson, Runcorn Heights State School
- Wendy Connor, Mawson Lakes School
- Wendy Nicholls, Creastmead State School
- Zarah Murray, Tamborine Mountain State High School
The 2019 Australian Teacher Aide of the Year and finalists will be announced on 5 September during Australian Teacher Aide Appreciation Week.
