Lidie Atwood
Education Assistant (SAER)
I commenced working at HillSide in 2007 and initially worked with the team in the ECE as a Kindergarten Teachers’ Assistant in the 3 and 4 year old programme.
I work in the Learning Support Unit (the Learning Den) in the Primary School as well as a supporting role in the Year 7 Maths programme in the Secondary School. Both my daughters attended the Primary School and I also served as the Parent Liason Officer on the School Board for nine years. I obtained my Cert III in Education Support in 2008 and was recently nominated on the WAATA committee in 2018 – Western Australian Assistant Teachers’ Association.
I consider it to be a tremendous privilege to be part of the students’ educational journey here at HillSide. I always hope to achieve a supportive learning environment in the Learning Den. Working with students who need extra support in their learning is a very rewarding role and I believe that the Lord has given each student unique gifts and talents, which I see every day.
The best part of my role is to watch the children develop into capable and confident learners.
Amanda Manning
Education Assistant (Kindergarten)
I am the Teachers’ Assistant in the 4 year old Kindergarten class working three days a week. I have also worked in Pre-Primary. I have worked at HillSide for nine years. I have a Certificate III in Education Assistant.
I am passionate about working with children and watching them grow and learn. In my spare time, I like to read and travel.
HillSide is a great community.
Christine Travers
Education Assistant (Kindergarten)
I am Teachers’ Assistant working in 4 year old Kindergarten three days a week. I also work in the SAER room and HillSide Library. I have been at HillSide for nine years. I have a Certificate III as an Education Assistant as well as many years of experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum.
I love working with young children and seeing them progress through their education at HillSide. I love reading in my spare time and sharing the importance of reading with children. My other interests are cooking and fitness.
I feel very privileged to be a staff member working in a school community like HillSide.
Sharon Zuiddam
Science Technician
I have the privilege of being the Science Technician in our lovely new science building. I also assist with Outdoor Education hikes, taking students through our wonderful southwest. I have been involved with HillSide since 2010 as a parent helper and then as a staff member since 2016. My family and I have been attending the Anglican Church for 15 years, where we are all very actively involved. I am also involved in the leadership of the Anglican Cursillo Movement. I have two children still attending HillSide and one who has graduated before attending university, using the skills she learned through this College.
My university studies on invertebrates and previous work at the Western Australian Museum have allowed me to explore Biological, Environmental and Statistical fields of science.
Working at HillSide allows me to share this knowledge and the passion of God’s creation with the students, both through Science and as an Outdoor Education support person, hopefully inspiring them in the field of science and giving them a love of the outdoors.