2019 Staff
Principal - Mr Terry Keilar

Assistant Principal - Mr Joshua McDougall

My name is Mr Terry Keilar and I am the Principal at Ararat West. I have been a member of staff at Ararat West for 15 years and I am very proud to be a part of a strong, friendly and supportive community.
Lisa Madex
Foundation Classroom Teacher

Luke Kane
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher
Helen Kirkpatrick
Grade 3/4 Classroom Teacher

Bree Harris
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher
PLC Leader

Richard Tucker
Physical Education and
Science Specialist

Sri Kalluri
Information and Technology Manager

Kristy Fenn
Education Support Officer

Fiona McLoughlin
Education Support Officer

Bec Cavanagh
Behaviour Therapist
Jessica Albert
Foundation Classroom Teacher

Tahnee Walker
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher
Learning Specialist & PLC Leader

James Laidlaw
Grade 3/4 Classroom Teacher

Sonja Hooke
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher and
Visual Arts Specialist

Melissa Fithall
Classroom Teacher

Andy Kalluri
Information and Technology Manager
Tracie Laidlaw
Education Support Officer

Megan Wood
Education Support Officer

Patrick Cavanagh
Behaviour Therapist
Nelson
K9 Behaviour Therapist

Karly Harris
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher

Breanna Wright
Grade 1/2 Classroom Teacher

Corey Taylor
Grade 4/5 Classroom Teacher

Amy Lloyd
Grade 5/6 Classroom Teacher

Tianee Hurst
Business Manager

Kim Dohnt
Education Support Officer and Librarian

Leanne McCready
Education Support Officer and Choir Director

Tracy Townsend
Speech Pathologist

Daisy
K9 Behaviour Therapist
Zaija
K9 Behaviour Therapist In Training

Our Philosophy

Developing in our children an interest in learning and desire to be their best; utilising their skills and attitudes to enable them to reach their full potential in society.
Our Values
The following values are central to the life of our school and how all members of the school community should conduct themselves:
We are Respectful:
We Respect our self, others, the school and the community.
We are Resilient:
We keep trying and work through challenges.
We are Aspiring:
We always do our best and encourage others with positive behaviours.