Samantha Pitsonis has had over ten years of teaching experience and is currently teaching Year One. In previous years she has worked in the Early Learning Centre at the school as gained invaluable insight into the early stages of the development of children.

She is a passionate educator. Samantha believes that parents and children who have a better understanding of learning, can create an environment that is rich and allows them to achieve. A  meaningful, teacher,  parent and student relationship is vital to the success of each individual child. Through goal setting, immersion in a range of learning activities, knowledge of success criteria as well as reflection on feedback, she believes that children can grow and succeed.

Samantha has been managing the online forum entitled ‘Parent Development’ which is regularly updated with important information that educates and provides parents with the tools needed to foster their child’s development.

Samantha also promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and as the childrens’ role model supports the school’s ethos  by incorporating well-being activities into her daily programme. She cares for the whole child – on high academic achievement standards and the social and emotional welfare of every child.