Diana began working at Hume Anglican Grammar in 2023. Over the past three years, Diana has had the joy of teaching the Prep students, where she has been privileged to help our youngest learners begin their educational journey. For the past two years, Diana has also taken on the role of Co-curricular Coordinator, supporting a vibrant and diverse range of programs that help our students discover their passions beyond the classroom.

What do you like most about working at Hume Anglican Grammar?
What I love most about working at Hume Anglican Grammar is the wonderful sense of community. I’m so grateful to work alongside such supportive and inspiring colleagues – I enjoy coming to work each day to share stories, laughter, and to celebrate one another’s achievements. I also feel incredibly lucky to teach such amazing students and to get to know them as individuals – learning about their interests, personalities and lives makes each day so rewarding in a fulfilling educational environment.

Provide us with a 'snapshot' into your daily routine at school.
A typical day in Prep begins with setting up the classroom, preparing printing and resources for the day ahead. Our mornings start with our daily routine – choosing the special helper of the day, singing the Pevan and Sarah morning song, sharing the Acknowledgment of Country, discussing the days of the week and looking over our daily timetable.

Depending on the day, I teach a mix of English, Maths and inquiry lessons, alongside our wonderful specialist classes. One of the highlights of each day is Show and Tell – the Prep students absolutely love presenting and sharing something special with their classmates!

Who has had the biggest impact on your career and why?
The biggest influence on my career has been my mum. She’s also a teacher and growing up I loved hearing all her stories – the challenges and rewards of teaching, the adventures she had with her students, and the joy she found in helping them learn and grow. Her passion for education, her strong values and her dedication to making a difference have truly inspired me and shaped the teacher I am today.

Fast Four:

If your friends could describe you in one word, what would it be? 
Passionate

If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? 
Taylor Swift

What is one thing most people don’t know about you? 
Whilst studying at Monash University I completed a teaching placement in Italy, in a small town called Prato, just outside of Florence. It was an incredible experience that allowed me to combine my love of exploring with my passion for education, and it’s something I’ll always treasure.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? 
If I could have any superpower, it would be the ability to teleport anywhere in the world. I love exploring new places, and being able to visit different countries and cultures with a click of my fingers would be incredible.