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
At Kogarah Public School we celebrate our diversity, providing an environment where children flourish and achieve their personal best.
Our school focuses on developing the whole child, working from their strengths and catering the learning to their educational, physical, social emotional and cultural needs.
Our dynamic staff work collaboratively to meet the diverse needs of our students and their families.
The school community works in partnership to instil our school values of Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Honesty, ensuring that these values underpin everything we do.
It is with pleasure that we share this journey with you and your child.
Nitsa Comninos, Principal of Kogarah Public School
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Pictured from left to right:
- Mrs Elizabeth Vandermaal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Instruction (APCI)
- Mrs Gretel Gonzalez, Assistant Principal (Stage 2 Leader)
- Mrs Nancy Ghattas, Assistant Principal (Stage 1 Leader)
- Mrs Nitsa Comninos, Principal
- Mrs Jodie Farrell, Assistant Principal (Stage 3 Leader)
- Mrs Marie Bassil, (Relieving) Assistant Principal (Early Stage 1 Leader)
Our teaching staff for 2025
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
- KZ - Miss Zhong
- KJ - Miss Javakhar
- KM - Mrs Heriot (Mon & Tue) and Mrs M Brown (Wed - Fri)
- 1S - Miss Saleeb
- 1G - Mrs D'Agata
- 1C - Miss Camilleri
- 1/2N - Miss Cini
- 2S - Mrs Hill
- 2HB - Mrs Hammerle (Mon - Wed) and Mrs S Brown (Thu & Fri)
- 3B - Miss Boussi
- 3L - Mrs Lukas
- 3/4P - Mrs Pillay
- 4K - Mr Karanikolas
- 4A - Mrs Anastas
- 5/6M - Ms Manalo
- 5/6K - Mrs Kuzmanovska
- 5/6F - Mrs Frangos
- 5/6H - Miss Hanna
- 5/6S - Miss Serratore
Our teachers make the difference
Committed to your child’s success
Our teachers ensure every student can thrive. They use proven ways to teach and tailor learning support for their students
Expert, connected and accredited
Our teachers are part of a strong education network. They may hold advanced accreditation. This ensuring high-quality teaching for your child.
Teachers who never stop learning
Our teachers are lifelong learners. They stay current through regular training and keep improving how they teach students.
Teacher–family partnerships
Our teachers build trust through clear communication. Our families know that their child has support and is ready to learn.
Wellbeing and support staff
Our wellbeing and support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
- Mrs Wallace, Learning and Support Teacher (LaST) (Mon, Tue)
- Mrs Passas (Mon, Tue) and Mrs Dalling (Wed - Fri), Teacher Librarian
- Mrs Kay
- Mrs Anastasiadis (Wed)
- Mr Bennett
- Mr McCubben (Tue - Fri)
- Mr Elson
- Ms Wilson
- Miss Chatzivasiliou
Our specialist staff take on roles including Release from Face to Face (RFF), Literacy and Numeracy Support, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D)
- Mrs Li, Chinese Community Language (Mon - Wed, Fri)
- Mr Chettri, Nepali Community Language (Mon, Tue, Fri)
- Mrs Kureshi, Hindi Community Language (Mon, Tue, Fri)
Please note, Community Language classes are only offered to students from those language backgrounds to maintain their first language.
- Mrs Agsalda
- Mrs Aronis
- Miss Georgievski
- Miss Gonzalez
- Ms Khanam
- Mrs Kremydas
- Mrs Kulhan
- Miss Vandermaal
- Ms Zografos
Administrative and operations staff
Our administrative and operations staff keep our school running smoothly. They support students, teachers and families every day. You can find them in our front office or on the school grounds.
- Mrs Robyn Murphy, School Administration Manger (Wed - Fri)
- Mrs Rana Chemaisse, (Relieving) School Administration Manager (Mon, Tue) and School Administration Officer (Wed - Fri)
- Mrs Daniela Jackson, School Administration Officer
- Mrs Rachel Bliss, School Administration Officer
- Mr Ray Abdallah, General Assistant
Have a question for our principal or teachers?
Our friendly office team can help you get in touch.
Additional learning support
Find out how we support students with disability or additional learning needs.
Stories and highlights
Hear about stories, wins and proud moments from our staff and students.