Our staff
Miss Kylie Millar - Principal"I am committed to ensuring students in rural and remote areas receive high quality educational and wellbeing experiences."
Mrs Amy Silvester - Years 3-6 Teacher
I grew up in Toowoomba and after finishing my Bachelor of Education at USQ in 2012, I moved to Mitchell where I taught here at St. Patrick’s School for 6 years. I had experience with learning support, APRE and teaching years 3-6 in a multi-age classroom. In 2019, I joined St. Anthony’s School in Toowoomba and taught Year 2 for two years. In 2021, I taught Year 6 at St John’s, Roma. I believe that partnerships between the teacher and parents are key to a positive school experience and to maximise learning!
Miss Felicity Ray - Years Prep-2 Teacher
“All our students are happy and thriving.”
Mrs Gemma Donaldson - PE/Arts/Music Teacher
“You can feel the difference when you enter St Patrick’s. Our staff and students look after each other like members of a family.”
Mrs Patricia Butler - Administration Officer
“St Patrick's is more than a workplace, it is one large family with all the students and staff working together, so you can see that caring truly does make a difference in everyone's life.”
“St Patrick’s has a unique culture, both within the staff and student body. It embraces people’s individual qualities and celebrates successes of different levels. The St Patrick’s community is like having an extended family.”
Miss Sonya Martin - School Support Officer/Community Liaison Officer
“I like working at St Patrick’s because we are passionate about providing each student with the necessary learning tools they need to achieve academic success. Every child is unique and the way in which we deliver education is uniquely tailored to each student. We strive to encompass the mercy values in our everyday teaching that ’caring makes the difference’”.
Miss Renee Hildrew - School Support Officer/Wellbeing Champion/Occupational Health and Safety Officer
“St Patrick’s is a positive and friendly working environment, where staff and students work and learn together.”
Miss Courtney Allan - School Support Officer
“My name is Courtney Allan. I have two little boys and along with my partner, Jason, live on a cattle property outside of Mitchell. I am excited to join the St Pats team this year as a School Support Officer and am looking forward to a fun filled year in the P-2 classroom and the wider school community.''
Mr Darryl Betzien - Groundsman
“People listen to you at St Patrick’s. They care about learning and they care about individuals.”
Ms Jenny Bye - School Counsellor
“I am humbled and privileged to be a part of the St. Patrick’s School community. I was raised on a sheep and cattle station and love residing in the country. I have been working in the counselling field for the past 25 years, after completing my Nurse’s training. I look forward to meeting with you. Take care, stay safe, God Bless. Your sister in Christ, Jenny."