​​​​​Foundation Principal - Mr Sonny Smith

I have been an educator since 2000 and started my teaching career at Sacred Heart, Booval. After 4 years there I joined Edmund Rice Education at St Laurence's College, South Brisbane and Nudgee Junior College, Indooroopilly for 11 years.

I re-entered Brisbane Catholic Education in 2015 and spent time at St James, Coorparoo, St Oliver Plunkett, Cannon Hill and Immaculate Heart, Leichhardt before accepting the position as Principal at St Ann's School, Redbank Plains. 

I feel very blessed every day to have been appointed to this community and work on an open and transparent platform where I am listening to the voices of o​​ur families to make sure we are developing a strong faith based and learning community. Please feel free to pop in and have a chat at any time during the school term.

Most of my time outside of school is taken up chasing my children Grace (Year 12), Kobe (Year 11) and Jobe (Year 8) across most of South East Qld as they play a multitude of sports and instruments. I am a firm believer in creating a good balance for children between outside and inside play. We have a dog named Jacko (he is a Jack Russell and my children named him) and my favourite holiday destination is Melbourne, but only for a holiday. I always love coming back to Brisbane.

The Year 2025 brings some difficult challenges for our school as we come out of lockdowns, online learning environments and restricted access for our families to the school. Our staff are committed to ensuring that the challenge will be met and your children will achieve to their potential. I look forward to working with you as we are “called to be who we are dreamed to be". ​

​​Assistant Principal Religious Education (APRE) - Mrs Katie O'Kane

I started my teaching career in Brisbane Catholic Education in 2005 where I was a classroom teacher at Our Lady of Lourdes, Sunnybank. During this time, I taught many grades and enjoyed building a strong Parish-School connection. Since 2018 I have been part of many BCE communities including St Francis College, Crestmead, St Mark's, Inala and St Oliver Plunkett, Cannon Hill. In 2019 I was appointed as the Foundation APRE at St Ann's School, Redbank Plains. 

Throughout my career I have enjoyed being part of many diverse communities. It is a privledge to commit myself to the establishment of a new Catholic school and grow a community of faith, hope, love and courage. 

Outside of work, I spend time with my family and taking my ​children to their various afterschool activities. We are an active family who enjoy the many adventures of life. 

My life is inspired by the words of St Mary MacKillop, 'Never see a need without doing something about it'. I bring this commitment and passion to the St Ann's School community as we build a welcoming and supportive environment where your children can grow, flourish and enjoy life. 

Assistant Principal - Student and Staff Engagement - Ms Kathleen Andzue

Hello!  My name is Kathleen Andzue and I'm super excited to be the Primary Learning Leader at St Ann's School, Redbank Plains.
I have three children with Francis plus a dog (Haku) that the kids call the fourth child. As a family we love the arts, especially music and have a passion for the outdoors. You'll usually find us out at the beach or lake swimming, kayaking or fishing. I also love to read and can cook a pretty decent chicken curry – well, my family think so.

I come to St Ann's after spending ten years at St Francis College in Crestmead as an Arts Teacher, Classroom Teacher and Primary Learning Leader. I've taught in New Zealand and Nauru and recently went to Singapore, observing teaching and learning practices. 

I feel very fortunate to be part of the St Ann's Community and look forward to working with you all.​

Assistant Principal - Learning and Teaching - Mrs Larissa Carter​

Growing up the eldest of four, I have many memories of playing "school" with my younger siblings as my students!

After completing a Journalism degree, I found I was loving my part time job as a Speech and Drama Teacher more than writing.

Now, after 21 years working in Education I can't imagine myself doing anything else.

As a graduate teacher, my first position was in rural North Queensland in Ingham.  After getting married and moving to Brisbane, I began working at St Augustine's College in Augustine Heights during it's third year.  Primarily working in Prep I developed a passion for Early Years Literacy that lead me to pursue Curriculum Leadership positions.  After 12 Years at St Augustine's as a Teacher, Curriculum Leader and Acting Assistant Principal, I moved to Sacred Heart, Booval to take up the inaugural Primary Learning Leader position and then moved into the Assistant Principal position.

Somewhere in there we welcomed 3 children into our family Oliver (17), Arabella (14) and Hugo (10) and you will usually find us on the weekends travelling the Sports fields of Brisbane.

I feel blessed to now be able to share my passion for Education with the St Ann's Community and look forward to watching the progress and engagement in learning of every student. 

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Finance, Facilities & Administration Officer – Mrs Kathleen McGrath-Young

Hi! My name is Kathleen McGrath-Young. I'm thrilled to be a part of St Ann's as the Finance, Facilities & Administration Officer. 

When I am not at school, I am spending time with my family. My husband and I have two teenage children and two cats to keep us busy! I love exercising, shoppping and going to the beach. 

I look very forward to seeing you all in the office and meeting our families. 

Administration and Workplace Health & Safety Officer – Mrs Kiarni Loff

Hello, I'm Kiarni and I am excited to be a part of the St Ann's community.  

I am blessed to have an amazing husband, two beautiful boys, and two fur babies. In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, boating and fishing.   

Our favourite holiday destination in QLD is Fraser, you will catch us there a few times throughout the year.

I look forward helping the families of St Ann's. 

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Enrolments Officer – Ms Linda Braga

Hello, I'm Linda and I'm excited to be introducing new families to St Ann's in my role as the Enrolments Officer as well as getting to support the school community in administration.

I come to St Ann's from 6 years at St Aidan's, Corinda and other roles within government and education backgrounds.  I strive to always do my very best and leave a positive impact. I'm also a Mum to two teens so I understand how important the school journey is for children and their families. 

I look forward to showcasing all St Ann's has to offer.​

Administration & Media Officer – Mrs Belinda Metcalfe

Hello! My name is Belinda Metcalfe and I am excited to be part of St Ann's as the Administration & Media Officer. 

You will find me in the office Wednesday-Friday. When I am not at school, I am spending time with my family and friends. My husband and I have three children and our dog Rusty. I love going to the beach, travelling and camping. 

I look very forward to seeing you all in the office and meeting our new families. 

Prep Green Teacher – Mrs Jacinta Cusack

My name is Jacinta Cusack. Catholic Education is very important to me and I've been teaching with Brisbane Catholic Education for many years. I have a specialisation in Early Years Education and a great passion for teaching in the Early Years. I enjoy working with our youngest learners and their families in this important phase of their education. It is always an incredible journey watching the children grow and learn during this important stage of school. 

Outside of school,  I enjoy family time, bushwalking, beach time, barbecues with family and friends and gardening. Family life is very important to me. I have two daughters and two sons and a beautiful dog, called Lily. She is a border collie cross kelpie. Lily is a very active girl and a special part of our family. 

I am very excited to be continuing with the team at St Ann's and I look forward to the journey ahead. 

School Officer Prep Green - Ms Alex Diaz

Hi, I'm Alex Diaz and I am excited to be in Prep Green as a school officer. I have previously worked with students at STAC and St Francis Xavier, Goodna. I have three wonderful children and a loving fur baby Lulu. 

In my spare time I love to watch movies, listen to music and I enjoy doing 5km walks for charities. I am looking forward to being part of the St Ann's community.​

Prep Red Teacher - Miss Lorina Achurch

Hello! My name is Lorina Achurch, and I am very excited to join the St. Ann's community as the Prep Red teacher in 2025. I have many years of experience in the early years, from working in childcare and OSHC to doing relief teaching at many BCE schools across Brisbane, including St. Ann's, for the past six months. This year is my first full-time year as a teacher. Outside of school, I love spending quality time with my friends and family and being outdoors at the beach, camping, watching movies, or eating.  

 As I step into this role, I bring a deep passion for fostering a positive and inspiring learning environment where every student can thrive and grow. I look forward to getting to know each of you—students, staff, and families—and working together to create a space where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we will embrace challenges, celebrate successes, and build a strong, supportive community. Here's to a wonderful year ahead!​

School Officer Prep Red - Mrs Glenda Paessler

My name is Glenda Paessler and I am excited to be continuing with the team at St Ann's as the school officer in Prep Red. I have been working for 15 years as a Prep School Officer with 11 of those years at St Josephs at Corinda.

I am married with 3 daughters and our family also includes our 2 dogs, a German Shepherd named Kaia and a labradoodle named Bella along with a cat named Archie!

Some of my favourite things to do are walking my dogs, hiking, camping, going to the beach and exploring different places. I love to travel so every school holidays will see us somewhere new, either in Australia or overseas. I am really excited to get to know our little preppies and their families! 

​Year 1 Red Teacher - Ms Olivia Bosci

Hi! My name is Olivia Bosci (Miss B), and I am so excited to continue my teaching journey at St Ann's this year. I cannot wait to take on the role of Year 1 Red's teacher. Last year I taught in Prep where I had so much fun, and I am ready to have just as much fun in Year 1 this year. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and happy learning environment where all students can feel successful in their learning.

After graduating high school, I commenced my teaching degree right away as I love being in the classroom and wanted to get here as soon as possible. I was lucky enough to complete my degree six months early which gave me some time to travel around Europe. My hobbies include swimming, netball and snuggling under a blanket and watching my favourite TV Show! 

 I'm looking forward to a great year and getting to continue my journey at St Ann's.

Year 1 Gold Teacher - Mrs Kristel McPherson

Hi, I'm Kristel McPherson, and I'm thrilled to be part of the St Ann's community as a Grade 1 teacher! My journey into education began later in life when I returned to study as a mature-aged student. This experience has given me a deep appreciation for the joys and challenges of learning, and it fuels my passion for teaching young children.

I believe in nurturing the wellbeing of my students and creating a positive, supportive environment where they can grow both academically and emotionally. One of my greatest joys is fostering a love for literacy in my students – I truly believe that reading is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities.

Outside of teaching, I'm a proud wife and mother of three wonderful children. When I'm not in the classroom, you'll often find me spending time in the garden or enjoying the company of my family and friends. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of this close-knit community at St Ann's, and I'm excited to continue this rewarding journey with my students.

Support Teacher PAL - Year 1 - Ms Kate Seaton

Hi! My name is Kate Seaton and I am so excited to be part of the St Ann's community this year. I cannot wait to take on the role of Support Teacher PAL for Year 1. I have taught Prep and Year 1 for the past 5 years at St Joseph's, Corinda and have a passion for teaching in the early years. My goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and happy learning environment where all students can feel successful in their learning.  

Before I worked at Corinda, I lived in France for 6 years working within various bilingual and international schools which was an amazing experience. I love travelling and spending time at the beach. I have 1 fur baby (Bobbie the Cavoodle) who takes up most of my spare time as he gets into lots of mischief.   

I am looking forward to a great year and getting to know all the families at St Ann's.

Year 2 Green Teacher - Ms Zoe Bogiatzis

Hi, my name is Zoe Bogiatzis (Miss B).  I am so excited about continuing with the St Ann's community and working with the Year Two Green students to grow and strive in their learning journeys. 

I am an Early Careers Teacher having recently completed my Bachelor of Education studies. I am particularly devoted to teaching Early Years with most of my experience having been in Year Two classrooms. I pride myself in forming quality relationships with my students, ensuring it's a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.

Prior to commencing my tertiary studies, I lived in Abu Dhabi, UAE working for Etihad Airways as a flight attendant. I was fortunate to travel to many countries and learn about various cultures. This experience helped me to develop a skill set that I cannot wait to share with the St Ann's community. I am excited for the year ahead and cannot wait to meet the families of St Ann's.  

Year 2 Red Teacher – Mrs Emma McDonald

Hi! I'm Emma (or Mrs Mac, as my students call me) and I'm happy to be guiding the students of St Ann's. I am entering my 11^th year of teaching and bring with me a wealth of knowledge in the middle and upper years.

During my career, I've worked in the independent school sector in Brisbane, at Ipswich Grammar School, and have also had time away from the classroom writing education-related articles and developing teaching resources for teachers across Australia. My passions lie in helping children become positive members of the school community and grow a love for learning that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

In my personal life, I love to go traveling with my husband (Sam) and our daughters, Evie (4) and Lola (1). When I'm at home, I like to read, learn more about nutrition and exercise, and work to live a more environmentally friendly life.

I look forward to sharing these passions with my students as we journey through 2025 together. 

Support Teacher PAL - Year 2 - Mrs Siobhan Molloy

Hello! My name is Siobhan Molloy and I am extremely excited to be the Support Teacher Early Years (Year 2).

This year will be my 23RD year of teaching, with the majority of my career being in Prep. I feel privileged to be taking on this Year 2 Support Role and can't wait to begin.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I have five children and four dogs, which makes one big fun and crazy family. I look forward to being a part of educating your child's hearts and minds this year. ​​

Year 3 Green Teacher – M​​​s Jessica Arndell