Our staff
Our school team is committed to every student’s learning, wellbeing and sense of belonging. We work together to create a supportive and inclusive school where every child is set up for success.
Welcome from our principal
Welcome to the vibrant and thriving community that is Hunter School of the Performing Arts.
We offer a unique learning experience to students who are passionate about pursuing their chosen performing art. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that encourages each student to explore and discover their full potential academically, personally, and across the performing arts while instilling a life-long love of learning.
Tracey Breese, Principal of Hunter School of Performing Arts
Our school leaders
Our school leaders, including our principal, guide teachers and students. They help create a school culture where every child is supported to grow and thrive.
Darren Ponman, Deputy Principal Years 7, 9 and 11 (2026)
Dance & Languages, Drama & Visual Arts, Music, TAS, HSIE, VET
Libby Guider, Deputy Principal Years 8, 10 and 12 (2026)
English, Mathematics, Science, PDHPE
Karen O'Neill, Primary Principal
Years 3 - 6
Our teaching staff
Your child’s school experience is shaped by the people around them. Our teachers bring experience, care and a passion for learning to every lesson. With a focus on success, they help every child reach their full potential.
Wellbeing and support staff
Our wellbeing and support staff guide student wellbeing, learning needs and inclusion. They work with teachers to make personalised adjustments. This means each child can take part fully in school life. We make our school welcoming and accessible to every child.
Haylee Cummins - HT Wellbeing (rel)
Blake Robertson - Student Support Officer (SSO)
Marcus Lander - Senior Student Support (Mon, Tue, Thu)
Ella Thursby - Senior Student Support (Wed & Fri)
Administrative and operations staff
Our Administration Team works very hard to keep HSPA running smoothly. While we strongly encourage parents and students to use this website and other digital platforms to access information and complete transactions, our dedicated staff are always available to help you.
Paula Greentree - Business Manager (rel)
Leanne Cox - School Administrative Manager (rel)
Trudy Buman - Primary Administration
Penelope Francqueville - Purchasing & Procurement
Allyson Hansen - Student Services & Primary
Natalie Hoole - Auditions & Enrolments
Susan Irwin - Theatre Administration
Julie Kinsela - Attendance
Abby Lamont - Reception & Audition Support
Freya Lubinski - Communications & Snr Exec Support
Kellie Wallace - Excursions & Schoolbytes
Tahnee Robertson - Student Services Support
Ryan Kincaid - Technical Support Officer (TSO) (rel)
Daniel Carmody (rel) - Science
Tara Hinton (rel.) - TAS
Blake Robertson - Student Support Officer
Marcus Lander - Senior Student Support
Ella Thursby - Senior Student Support
Claire Costigan - SLSO Team Leader
Keegan Torrance - SLSO
Mia White - SLSO
Riley Felton - SLSO
Paige Seville - SLSO
Seong Gurung - SLSO
George King
Robert Haidar
Have a question for our principal or teachers?
Review the list below to understand who may be helping you with your enquiry.