Name of Staff Member:    Barbara Commen.

Years of Service at TPS:    ~10.

Special Interests at Tyalgum Public School:    Library, Literacy, Red Cross, PSFP Funding, and decision making.

Amusing Anectdote:    During practice for Cross-Country I was knocked down by a student. I am very large woman - I flew through the air and fell to the ground - observers said that "I fell with style".

What I like most about T.P.S:    The children. The small school sharing and caring about each other. How staff and parents support each other through thick and thin.

Special Memories of TPS:    My first Book Week's "Scary Room", with E.T. music, dark shadows, and slimy aliens to touch.