Principal and staff profiles
Our Principal
Mrs Christie Evans, School Principal
Education is Christie’s third profession as she returned to university as a mature age student but teaching is definitely what she was supposed to do. Christie has a true passion for education particularly in Maths and Science and was awarded STEM Educator of the year in 2023. She is an instructional leader and likes nothing more than to drive learning improvement. As a hills resident on land Christie understands, and is part of, the hills community. She loves her property and is happiest amongst her animals and garden. Starting with Basket Range Primary in 2025 she is keen to continue the professional and caring nature of the school. This year she is keen to get into the classroom to support student learning.
Meet our staff
Meet our staff
Halina Mutton
Educator
Halina was delighted to join Basket Range Primary School as Junior Primary teacher in 2023. Over a number of years Halina was a swimming instructor and Nature Play SA educator, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Halina’s educational philosophy has the ‘whole child’ at its centre.
Halina Mutton, Educator
Halina was delighted to join Basket Range Primary School as Junior Primary teacher in 2023. Over a number of years Halina was a swimming instructor and Nature Play SA educator, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Halina’s educational philosophy has the ‘whole child’ at its centre.
Angela Harvey
Educator
Angela’s philosophy is all about connection—strong, genuine relationships are at the heart of great learning. She is passionate about play, the natural environment, inquiry learning, and creating spaces where students drive their own learning journey while building deep literacy and numeracy skills.
Angela Harvey, Educator
Angela’s philosophy is all about connection—strong, genuine relationships are at the heart of great learning. She is passionate about play, the natural environment, inquiry learning, and creating spaces where students drive their own learning journey while building deep literacy and numeracy skills.
Jaine Thomas
Admin/Student Support
Jaine recently returned to study as a mature aged student, in Education Support. She started as an SSO doing relief work at Uraidla Primary School in 2024. She is extremely excited to be back at Basket Range this year and looks forward to continuing getting to know you and your children
Jaine Thomas, Admin/Student Support
Jaine recently returned to study as a mature aged student, in Education Support. She started as an SSO doing relief work at Uraidla Primary School in 2024. She is extremely excited to be back at Basket Range this year and looks forward to continuing getting to know you and your children
Steph Marshman
Finance/Admin
Steph started working at Basket Range Primary School in 2024. Prior to this she was with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport for 13 years in Admin. She lives in the hills with her two daughters, husband and dog. She enjoys spending time with her family, getting away in the caravan.
Steph Marshman, Finance/Admin
Steph started working at Basket Range Primary School in 2024. Prior to this she was with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport for 13 years in Admin. She lives in the hills with her two daughters, husband and dog. She enjoys spending time with her family, getting away in the caravan.
Sam Seekamp
Student Support
Sam has been an SSO for the past few years with experience in both kindergarten and primary school. He is currently studying a bachelor in early childhood at Flinders University. Sam enjoys supporting students in their learning and wellbeing as he appreciated the support he was given.
Sam Seekamp, Student Support
Sam has been an SSO for the past few years with experience in both kindergarten and primary school. He is currently studying a bachelor in early childhood at Flinders University. Sam enjoys supporting students in their learning and wellbeing as he appreciated the support he was given.
Ashley Hosking
Grounds
Ash is our longest serving staff member and is the center of our school community. His dedication to the school site is second to none. He loves a chat and a laugh and has many stories to share.
Ashley Hosking, Grounds
Ash is our longest serving staff member and is the center of our school community. His dedication to the school site is second to none. He loves a chat and a laugh and has many stories to share.