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Staff Profile - Nicole Cremona
Nicole Cremona
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Time at St Paul’s: • 12 Years
Where did you grow up?
Cranebrook. reflecting on how I can continue to improve in this role.
Tell us about your journey of becoming a teacher.
I was blessed to have some inspirational teachers in both primary and secondary school who encouraged, supported and challenged me to become a better person. I credit these people for sparking my interest in teaching as a career.
As a student, what was your favourite subject at school? Why?
My favourite subject at school was Mathematics. I loved Maths because it presented a unique way of viewing the world. Both then and now, wherever you look and whatever you do, there is Maths, which is fascinating!
As a student, what was your least favourite subject at school? Why?
My least favourite subject at school was Art because I was not blessed with any skills in drawing or painting. My artwork just never turned out how I had envisaged it to look!
As an educator, what inspires you?
I am inspired by all the students I have taught, as well as those I now work/interact with in my current role. I am constantly encouraged and challenged to become more of an IB learner myself because of my dealings with students – sometimes they are the best teachers!
How does your faith influence your role as a teacher?
I have been blessed by God to have the opportunity to educate children. Every day I know that each child is created in the image of God, and my vocation is to help them. My faith is the pillar from which I draw strength and the willingness to expand my ideas and thoughts, to make learning the best experience possible for all students.
What do you enjoy about working at St Paul’s?
I love the community of St Paul’s. I love leading Melville and sharing my passion for participation and competition with students in every grade.
I support many activities in the school, and at these events, I love interacting with students and parents from across the whole school. Whether it be the Debutante Ball, camps, excursions or coaching sporting teams, it has been an absolute pleasure to form connections with students and their families outside the classroom.
I also love watching the students I have taught in the Junior School grow up to become fantastic adults. Finally, I love working at St Paul’s because it means I can share my love of Christ with the whole school community.
What hobbies do you enjoy?
I enjoy watching many sports, including rugby league, AFL, Formula 1 and cricket. I love reading and spending time with family. I also like to play chess, but I am usually beaten by the students!
Tell us about your family.
I have wonderful parents and many siblings. In the last decade, my life has been blessed with eight nephews and nieces (with another due next year), who I love taking out to places such as the movies and bowling.
What do you reflect on as 2022 draws to a close?
This year I took on a new role, as Deputy Head of the Junior School (Welfare and Organisation). Consequently, I am always I am extremely thankful that COVID restrictions have been lifting all year, allowing the resumption of many of the school and community activities that had been on pause. It has also been wonderful to have parents and families back on site, creating such a vibrant atmosphere at school.
What are you looking forward to next year?
I am looking forward to new ways in which I can support the Junior School staff in my role and for the students, how I can help create enjoyable learning experiences for them. I am also looking forward to travelling around the world again!
What is your favourite verse in the Bible?
“And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8
