Stacey Willaton, Principal of Numurkah Primary School spoke to the Numurkah Rotary Club.
Lives in Shepparton, husband a teacher, three boys, all into sports, eldest 18 years, youngest 10 years.
Born in Bendigo, father a builder, mother a teacher, lived in a caravan.
Building their third house with father assistance. Spending time with family, coffee with grandmother weekly, travelling and camping with family main interests.
In 2016 spent 6 months travelling Australia,
Studied at Monash University for a science degree, from 2000 - 2007 taught biology and maths at Northcote High School. In 2008 moved to Shepparton High School, then spent 12 years at Shepparton East Primary School, Acting Principal during COVID, teaching science and art. School grew from 117 students to 280.
In 2022 decided to branch out and applied for Principal position at Peranbin Primary College in Violet Town. The College has 4 campuses, Violet Town, Strathbogie, Baddagine and Swanpool.
Successfully applied for Principal at Numurkah Primary School, now in 11th day.
Goal is for Numurkah Primary School to be a safe and happy place for everyone, and an inviting place for students, teachers and parents.
Working to get to know each student and their families.