Your committee
Meet the team
Parents and teachers who give their time so every family can take part. Say hello at any event, or write to us.
Elected officers
Pam Fraser
President
More about Pam
- Somersfield Connection
- Parents of three students in M4, M2 and P6
- Favourite Snack
- Nachos
- Coffee
- Caramel Macchiato, half sweet
- Most Likely To
- Be seen driving someone somewhere
Katie Martin
Vice-President and Secretary
More about Katie
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent of Ella (P5) and Colm (P2)
- Favourite Snack
- Glam Pop yeast sugar
- Coffee Order
- black iced with a shot of espresso
- Most Likely To
- be chasing Colm and Ella around
Celina Ferreira
Vice-President
More about Celina
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent of two students in P3 and Children's House
- Favourite Snack
- Popcorn
- Coffee Order
- Cappuccino
- Most Likely To
- Be fulfilling my roles in charities, running my creative design business or working at my corporate job, at yoga or reformer pilates. I like to keep busy!
George Ngaruiya
Treasurer
More about George
- Somersfield Connection
- Proud parent of Joanna (P4), Jeremy (M2) and Jason (M3)
- Favourite Snack
- Plantain chips - preferable with enough to share (but no promises!)
- Coffee Order
- Latte by tradition, Americano by necessity
- Most Likely To
- Be a permanent fixture on the sidelines at Somersfield soccer games - rain or shine!
Jo-Rena Davis
Diversity Rep
More about Jo-Rena
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent of a student at Somersfield
- Favourite Snack
- Chips
- Coffee Order
- Black Americano
- Most Likely To
- Be somewhere interesting
Reps and other officers
Sam Tyers
Deputy Treasurer
More about Sam
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent of students in M1 and M3
- Favourite Snack
- Any baked goods
- Coffee Order
- Chai latte
- Most Likely To
- be checking her Filofax
Talisa McGlashan
Marketing Representative
More about Talisa
- Somersfield Connection
- Proud parent of Maverick (P1), and the creative eye behind SPTA's social media, event promotions and visual storytelling.
- Favourite Snack
- Biltong
- Coffee Order
- All the beans, but hot latte no sugar
- Most Likely To
- Be wearing red lipstick and holding a lipstick stained coffee cup
Val Twerdahl
Community Engagement Officer
More about Val
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent of two students, Will in P6 and Oliver in P4
- Favourite Snack
- Seeded crackers and a sharp Vermont cheddar
- Coffee Order
- Iced double shot almond milk latte
- Most Likely To
- be brainstorming ways to make school spirit wear as cute as possible
Kira Swan
Class Parent Rep and Co-Social Media Manager
More about Kira
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent of P4 student
- Favourite Snack
- Popcorn
- Coffee Order
- Matcha Latte
- Most Likely To
- Be on the go!
Jasmin Caines
Alumni Rep and Co-Social Media Manager
More about Jasmin
- Somersfield Connection
- 1991 Montessori Academy Founding Student, Parent of P4 student
- Favourite Snack
- Pineapple
- Coffee Order
- English Breakfast tea
- Most Likely To
- be wearing scrubs
Phoebe Duggan
Children's House Parent Representative
More about Phoebe
- Somersfield Connection
- Parent
- Favourite Snack
- Popcorn
- Coffee Order
- Iced vanilla latte extra espresso
- Most Likely To
- send a message to the wrong chat group
Dana Shirreffs
Upper Primary Class Parent Rep
More about Dana
- Somersfield Connection
- Kids in P6, P4 and P1
- Favourite Snack
- Potato Chips
- Coffee Order
- Iced Americano with a splash of oat milk
- Most Likely To
- talk to you about our new puppy or running 10 minutes late
Maya Richardson
School Liaison
More about Maya
- Somersfield Connection
- I work here :) (Executive Assistant, Registrar)
- Favourite Snack
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Coffee Order
- Double Macchiato
- Most Likely To
- Make chocolate chip cookies
Teacher reps
Brooke Mello
Children's House Teacher Rep
More about Brooke
- Somersfield Connection
- Children's House Teacher and parent of alumni
- Favourite Snack
- Fruit
- Coffee Order
- Latte with regular milk
- Most Likely To
- Be teaching, or taking time out for rest
Shawnette Caines
Primary Teacher Rep
More about Shawnette
- Somersfield Connection
- Lower Primary teacher
- Favourite Snack
- Popcorn
- Coffee Order
- Herbal Tea
- Most Likely To
- Be teaching or reading a book
Sharlene Young
Secondary Teacher Rep
More about Sharlene
- Somersfield Connection
- Science teacher at Somersfield for over 17 years and parent of a P6 student
- Favourite Snack
- Cheese
- Coffee Order
- Low fat chai latte
- Most Likely To
- Be teaching or bragging about Hope
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