29 MAY 2025 Spotlight Series #3 2025

In this edition of The Spotlight Series we get to know Learning Support Officer: Michelle Kirk.

Name:
Michelle Kirk.

What is your role at Kolbe?
Learning Support Officer.

What does a typical day at Kolbe look like for you?
I get to work at 7:45am. I run my Pet Therapy Labrador dog, Ella at the back of the basketball courts for about 20 minutes. Then I do data entry and downloads for the Learning Support Team. 

What do you love most about working at Kolbe Catholic College?
Kolbe is family. It's like a big warm hug as everyone is so friendly and helpful and always giving faith, courage and compassion to each other.

What is your favourite book you have read?
The Voice Inside by John Farnham.

What is your favourite travel destination?
Hobart/Tasmania. I love the cold and especially the Salamanca Market.

What was your first job?
I'm a qualified Animal Technician and Animal Attendant and worked at Monash University Central Animal Services in Clayton for many years.

What song do you know all the lyrics to?
It Had To Be You by Harry Connick Jr. My absolute favourite artist!

Who inspires you?
My Mum is my best friend and she is my inspiration. She is 91 years young!

How do you think people would describe you?
Friendly. I love a chat, especially about the AFL and my favourite team Carlton. Go Blues!!!

What is your favourite food?
Italian, Asian and my Mum and my brother's roast dinners are superb.