Our Support Staff
Kim Merhulik – Education Administrator
Kim has had over 25 years teaching experience including years spent in England and Japan. She has been teaching at Tarremah in the primary school as a class teacher for over 14 years and has also spent
some time teaching Japanese in lower primary. As well as being a class teacher, Kim has been an executive member representing the primary faculty for 5 years.
When Kim isn’t teaching she spends her time with her family bush walking, travelling and at times scuba diving. If she’s not with her family, you will find Kim knitting another jumper, or reading a good book.
Mandy Silversides – Education Facilitator
Mandy has been a class teacher at Kamaroi (Sydney) and Bowral Steiner Schools for the last 15 years. Her passion is classroom teaching and learning, yet increasing interest in the school-wide picture saw her move into mentoring and leadership roles in recent years.
She moved with her family to Hobart to take up this new role at Tarremah, and has two daughters at the school. In supporting the teachers, she enjoys the opportunity to continue deepening her understanding of Steiner education, working collaboratively with colleagues to inspire and support the children in their learning. She loves getting out and about, connecting with the broader Steiner/educational context at conferences, workshops and meetings.
Business Manager – Penny Lane
Penny is our Business Manager.
Front Office
Therese Chilcott
Therese works as Office Administrator and Enrolment Officer.
Jo Richardson
Jo is our Accounts Manager, Payroll Coordinator, and spends time working in the Front Office.
Grace Johnston
Grace is our Receptionist.
Teacher Aides
Agnes Reddington
Agnes works in the Early Childhood Centre as a Teacher Aide.
Rosie Barry
Rosie works as an assistant to the craft teacher in the primary school. She is an experienced crafter and teacher, and a loving mother of four children.
Danni Vaughan
Danni is as a Teacher Aide in both the Early Childhood Centre and the Primary School.
Sue Vincent
Sue is a Teacher Aide in the Primary School with a specialisation in Learning Support.
Melissa Harris
Melissa is a Teacher Aide in both the Early Childhood Centre and the Primary School..
Michelle Evans
Michelle is a Teacher Aide in the Secondary School with a specialisation in Learning Support.
Marie Ward
Marie works as a Teacher Aide in the Secondary School. When she’s not at Tarremah, she is a keen crafter and world-class Tennis Official!
Administration Staff
Abbey Vincent
Abbey is the Library Technician at Tarremah.
Colin Sinclair
Colin works in Information Technology.
Kevin Roberts
Kevin heads up Information Technology.
Qug McKendrick-King
Qug does a great job as the school gardener as well as helping our Outdoor Education team.
Sam Thompson
Sam works in maintenance.
Kane Plowman
Kane works in maintenance.
Ottmar Helm
Ottmar is our Facilities and WHS Officer
James Pepperell
James is our Guidance Councillor, and works one-on-one with students on a weekly basis.
Cleo
Cleo is the Tarremah School Therapy dog. She visits the school once a week and helps the students to develop their reading, socialisation skills, and respect for animals.