OUR PRINCIPAL

Mrs Louise Elliot-Watson

Mrs Louise Elliot-Watson has been teaching at YVCS since its commencement in 2022. She has now stepped into the role of Principal, bringing with her a wealth of experience teaching students with additional learning needs, including Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Dyslexia. She holds a Masters in Inclusive Education, a Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood), and a Bachelor of Education (Primary).

OUR TEACHERS

Mrs Vicki Lowbridge

Mrs Vicki Lowbridge has a wealth of experience in both Early Childhood and Primary Education. Vicki holds multiple qualifications, including a Bachelor of Education (Primary), a Diploma in Children’s Services, a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), and a Masters of  Education (Special Education). 

Mr Josiah Wilkes

Mr. Josiah Wilkes joined YVCS in 2024. With extensive experience catering to students with diverse learning needs such as Autism, ADHD, Intellectual disabilities, and Dyslexia, he brings a wealth of expertise to the classroom. Mr. Wilkes holds a Master's in Inclusive Education along with a Bachelor of Education (Secondary). Additionally, he is pursuing a Ph.D. focused on Christian Approaches to Inclusive Education.

Miss Julie Purnell

Miss Julie Purnell joined the YVCS team this year. She has been working for a decade teaching students with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and trauma backgrounds. She holds a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) graduating with distinction.

Mrs Renee Harvey

Mrs Renee Harvey has worked in this field for over 28 years. She holds many Special Education qualifications, including NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter AUSLAN and English, Diploma of Interpreting AUSLAN (NSW Deaf Society), Diploma of AUSLAN (NAATI Para-Professional), and she holds both a Bachelor of Education (Special Needs/Early Childhood) and a Bachelor of Teaching.

OUR TEACHERS' AIDES

Mrs Penny Egan

Mrs Egan has over 20 years’ teaching experience across early childhood and primary education, including working closely with a number of children on the autism spectrum. She currently holds a Bachelor in Arts Primary Education, which she graduated from with Honours.

Mrs Lyndal Hansford

Mrs Hansford has a wealth of experience in Early Childhood education and has worked in a variety of preschools, long day care centres and schools for over 30 years. In her role at Footprints Early Learning centre, she worked closely with children who had additional learning needs, including autism.

Mrs Sarah Potter

Mrs Potter has a range of experience working with children in educational settings and is currently studying to be a child psychologist.

Mrs Elise Koch

Mrs Koch has several years’ experience supporting children with diverse needs, both in mainstream and specialised settings. She is committed to maximising educational outcomes, with much of her career dedicated to enabling students with challenging behaviours succeed in mainstream classrooms when a more suitable environment was not available.