Mrs B has worn many hats since walking through the school doors in 2017, from a classroom teacher to the assistant principal nearly a decade on.
It was a move she describes as not a change in identity but a natural extension of the connection she has always felt to the school community.
And a move that came during one of the most turbulent periods in recent times.
“It all sort of happened during COVID,” she said.
“I was ready for my next career challenge and because I love the school, I felt quite happy and excited about the next chapter.
“Still being able to contribute to the Shepp East community in a whole school manner.”
From balancing classroom teaching and acting assistant principal duties, to stepping into the role full-time in 2023, Mrs B has seen more changes than most, with her responsibilities shifting and expanding with each new chapter.
In her early days, she was heavily involved in curriculum planning and professional learning communities and has since evolved into a leadership role.
A major focus of her role now, and an even bigger passion, is overseeing and delivering the school’s wellbeing program.
Beyond that, Mrs B’s days are shaped by the rhythms of school life.
“I work with the daily routines of the school and ensure the school is running the way it should be,” she said.
However, it’s her purpose with the wellbeing program that has become a central part of who she is at the school.
The appeal of the role isn’t found in the policies and paperwork that comes with the job, it’s found in the one constant: the people that make up the school community.
“I really love the way that I get to connect with the students and families, but also, the close work I get to do with the staff,” she said.
Because for the better part of a decade, it’s been that same sense of togetherness that keeps Mrs B feeling right at home.
And very much a part of writing the school’s next chapter.
By Brynne Timewell
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