Long Serving Staff
In celebrating our DoE – long-time servants we include a short survey of 2 more of our experienced staff members.
Alison Taylor - Prep teacher extraordinaire
What school other than Norwood do you have a great fondness for?
South George Town Primary school was the first school I taught at. I made some life long friends and have fond memories of beautiful children and their families.
What year did you begin working at Norwood and who was a great support for you in your first year?
2015. Brooke McCoy has been a constant support and is always so welcoming to new staff members.
Describe Norwood and its children in 3 words!
- Lucky (to have such beautiful playgrounds)
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
What has been a significant change for you during your teaching career?
When I started teaching, Prep was only four days at the beginning of the year. We used to do home visits with families on those days and have meetings with other Prep teachers. It was wonderful. There was no internet, email, Netflix or Stan when I started teaching so I’m not sure what I did in my down time!
What are you looking forward to in your upcoming holidays?
Regrouping and spending time with my family after what has been a very challenging year.
Deb Moore – Facilities Attendant and kick out specialist
Which teachers have maintained a tidy classroom over the years making your job easier? Roslyn Faulkner (simple)
Hallways are now carpeted. What was good about using the floor polishers? Nothing, not a thing!
Did you work anywhere else before you came to Norwood? NO
Are you good at keeping in touch with past work colleagues? Yes I am
A woman of few words our Deb, except when she wants you to vacate your office so that she can get her work done.