
Our Team
Confident. Independent. Resilient.
Leadership

Principal
Donna Bryant

The School Principal leads the school community by fostering a positive learning environment, supporting staff and students, and guiding strategic direction and educational outcomes.

Assistant Principal
Jessica Screaigh

The Assistant Principal supports school leadership, coordinates the Read Write Inc. (RWI) program and tutoring, and leads the Student Leaders body to foster student voice, responsibility, and targeted learning support.

Lead Teacher Inclusion
Sara Miller

Inclusion and Engagement Senior Teacher coordinates intervention programs, leads EAP meetings with families to ensure students receive the support they need, and supports Tier 2 and 3 students by addressing their individual learning needs throughout their educational journey.

Digital & Data Manager
Melinda Sauer

The Digital and Data Manager leads the strategic use of technology and data systems across the school, ensuring effective operations while enabling data-informed planning for future growth and improvement.

Business Manager
Madi Stubbs

The Business Manager oversees the school’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring effective school operational management to support teaching, learning, and school improvement.
Teachers

Cubs & Preschool Teacher
Kerryn Hart
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The Preschool and KSA Cubs Teacher supports young learners as they begin formal schooling through play based online learning, fostering curiosity, social development, and early learning foundations.

Transition Teacher
Hayley Walker
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The Transition Teacher leads the transition class, supporting students as they move into the school environment and helping them build confidence and readiness for their learning journey.

Year 1 Teacher
Jenny Grahek
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The Year 1 Teacher supports students as they build foundational literacy and numeracy skills, fostering confidence and independence in their early primary years.

Year 2 Teacher
Kelly Thompson
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The Year 2 Teacher supports students as they transition from early years into primary schooling, fostering foundational skills and confidence for continued learning.
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Year 3 Teacher
Alysia Bader
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The Year 3 Teacher supports students as they strengthen foundational skills and develop greater independence in their learning.

Year 4 Teacher
Ben Rankin
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The Year 4 Teacher nurtures students’ growing independence and learning skills, laying the foundation for upper primary success.

Year 5 Teacher
Caitlyn Smith
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The Year 5 Teacher supports students in building independence and academic confidence while preparing them for the transition into their final year of primary school.

Year 5 Teacher
Caitlyn Smith

​The Year 6 Teacher supports students in their final year of primary school and helps guide their transition to high school, whether to boarding schools, other NT schools, or into KSA’s middle years program.

Year 7 Home Room Teacher
Mon Henry
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The Year 7 Home Room Teacher supports students in their transition to secondary school and teaches Science to Years 7 to 9, fostering strong communication skills and academic growth across the middle years.

Year 8 Home Room Teacher
Brook Darby
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The Year 8 Home Room Teacher supports students in their middle years journey and teaches Maths and Science to Years 7 to 9, fostering critical thinking, problem solving skills, and readiness for senior secondary learning.

Year 9 Home Room Teacher
Adrian Doughtery
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The Year 9 Home Room Teacher supports students in their final year of middle school, teaches English to Years 7 to 9, and works with Year 9 students to plan individual transition pathways into senior schooling and future learning.

Lead Teacher Inclusion
Sara Miller
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Lead Teacher Inclusion coordinates intervention programs, leads EAP meetings with families to ensure students receive the support they need, and supports Tier 2 and 3 students by addressing their individual learning needs throughout their educational journey.

Inclusion Teacher
Danielle Grieves
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The Inclusion Teacher supports students with diverse learning needs by delivering tailored instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and ensuring inclusive practices that promote engagement and success for every learner.

Inclusion Teacher
Jasmine Wilkie
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The Inclusion Teacher supports students with diverse learning needs by delivering tailored instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and ensuring inclusive practices that promote engagement and success for every learner.

Inclusion Teacher
Paul Drewitt
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The Inclusion Teacher supports students with diverse learning needs by delivering tailored instruction, collaborating with staff and families, and ensuring inclusive practices that promote engagement and success for every learner.
Specialist Staff

Family Support Coordinator
Megan Prime

The Family Support Coordinator welcomes and onboards new students and families into the school community, supporting both current and new home tutors, and organises home tutor conferences to ensure a smooth and connected educational experience.

FSC Assistant
Reagan Davidson

The FSC Assistant supports the Family Support Coordinator by assisting with student testing as part of the enrolment process, helping ensure a smooth transition and an educational experience tailored to each student’s academic level.

Special Teacher - ART
Jenny Grahek

The Art Teacher delivers engaging Art programs including Dance, Visual Arts, Drama, and Media Art for students from Year 1 to Year 9, and also provides specialist art teaching to schools without access to an art teacher.

Aboriginal Culture Officer
Mary Lynch

The Reception and Aboriginal Culture Officer warmly welcomes and supports all members of the school community, while fostering strong cultural connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
Tutors

Early Years Tutor
Ava Osmotherly

The Early Years Tutor supports preschool and transition students in building foundational skills, while also providing targeted individual and small group support across the school to meet students diverse learning needs.

Early Years Tutor
Felicity Fulcher

The Early Years Tutor supports students in Years 1 and 2 by providing targeted individual and small group support, helping to strengthen foundational skills and meet diverse learning needs.

Primary Years Tutor
Hayley Nicolle

The Primary Years Tutor works with Year 3 and 4 students to build strong literacy and numeracy foundations and offers personalised individual and small‑group support to help every learner succeed.

Primary Years Tutor
Karen Hobbs

The Primary Years Tutor supports students in Years 5 and 6 to extend their learning through focused individual and small group support, while also assisting learners across the school to build skills and reach their full potential.

Middle Years Tutor
Reagan Davidson

The Middle Years Tutor supports students in Years 7 to 9 by delivering targeted individual and small group instruction, helping to strengthen academic skills and confidence across the school.

Middle Years Tutor
Amanda Hilder

The Middle Years Tutor supports students in Years 7 to 9 by delivering targeted individual and small group instruction, helping to strengthen academic skills and confidence across the school.
Administration Staff

Business Manager
Madi Stubbs

The Business Manager oversees the school’s financial, administrative, and operational functions, ensuring effective school operational management to support teaching, learning, and school improvement.

Business Manager Assistant
Lisa Gaston

The Business Manager Assistant provides support to the Business Manager across financial, administrative, and operational functions, contributing to effective school operations that enhance teaching, learning, and continuous improvement.

Administration
Mary Lynch

The Reception and Indigenous Support Officer warmly welcomes and supports all members of the school community, while fostering strong cultural connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.

Mailroom & Library Officer
Melanie Gardiner

​The Library and Mailroom Officer supports the school community by curating a diverse library, fostering a love of reading, while ensuring efficient mailroom operations that support timely access to resources for families.
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Groundsman
Greg Wright

​The Maintenance and Groundsman ensures the school grounds and facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained, while also supporting school events by driving the bus during Inschools activities.
Digital & Data Staff

Digital & Data Manager
Melinda Sauer

The Digital and Data Manager leads the strategic use of technology and data systems across the school, ensuring effective operations while enabling data-informed planning for future growth and improvement.

Digital Officer
Steven Smets

The Digital Officer supports teaching and learning by managing digital platforms, enhancing access to technology, and promoting innovative digital practices across the school.

Digital Content Officer
Leah Kneipp

The Digital Content Officer combines creative and technical expertise, leading the school’s digital content creation as the in‑house graphic designer and social media manager, while also ensuring reliable digital systems and timely technical support for staff and students.

Enrolment & Data Officer
Jodee Dahl

The Data Officer ensures accurate and timely management of student attendance, enrolment, and school data, ensuring data integrity that supports the school community.
Join our team in 2026!
Join a passionate team delivering innovative education to students across remote Northern Territory. If you're ready to experience education beyond the classroom and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.
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​​Available tutor positions:
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Year 5 Teacher
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Part Time Tutors
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Full Time Tutors
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For more information or to enquire:
​(08) 8965 1550

Why Teach at KSA?
Benefits: NT Teachers are the highest paid in the country! Relocation and various allowances for teachers also available.
Explore the Outback: Experience the charm and beauty of Katherine, NT, and its stunning surrounding outback.
