Our Teaching Team
Zara Grlj
Associate Teacher
5 - 1st year seniors and ladies
Zara has been a long time member of Everton Physie, joining our teaching team a few years ago, making a huge impact in that short time. Her passion to make each student perform as best as they can is evident in all her classes! Zara's most recent personal physie success includes placing 2nd in QLD Zone in the Open Seniors section in 2024.
In 2025 Zara will be teaching the 5 years to 1st year senior classes and Ladies.
Erin Crotty
Associate Teacher
5 - 1st year seniors
Erin joined our teaching team in 2022, having previously taught at her last club in her hometown of Tenterfield. Erin has had many successes at both State and National level competitions, having won the 2nd year senior section in 2019, and most recently winning the 2023 Open Senior 21-22 year section at the National finals.
Erin has a passion for physie, and brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to all the classes she teaches! In 2025 Erin will be teaching the 5 years to 1st year senior classes.
Peta Tyquin
Associate Teacher
13-1st years, Seniors and Ladies
Peta is a lifetime member of Everton Physie, having started at a young age and having multiple successes during her physie career, she has placed numerous times at State Finals and has been a member of many successful Physie teams.
Peta is looking forward to working with the 13-1st year seniors, Seniors and Ladies again this year — her eye for detail is exceptional!
Stacey Josefski
Associate Teacher
Seniors
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Stacey started Physie when she was a preschooler and has been doing physie for over 20 years, and close to 10 years teaching Physie.
Stacey has a passion for teaching and we're very excited to welcome her back to the teaching team, teaching the Seniors class with Peta. She loves watching her students improve, gain confidence, and become empowered young women.
Stacey has had many Physie successes, most recently finaling in the Open Senior section at the National Finals at the Opera House in 2023.
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Hayley Brunning
Associate Teacher
Tiny tots, 5-12 years​
Welcome Hayley to our team! She is thrilled to work with our Tiny Tots and junior members.
With a strong track record of success as a competitor, including a remarkable 2nd place finish at the Senior National Finals at the Sydney Opera House in 2024, Hayley brings valuable experience and enthusiasm to our teaching team.
Mikayla Jeffery
Associate Teacher
Ladies
Mikayla has been a dedicated member of Everton Physie since her early years. In 2024, she took a significant step forward by joining the associate team, where she now assists with the ladies' classes, sharing her expertise with others.
Mikayla has achieved remarkable individual success at both the Zone and National level. Recently, she placed 4th at the Senior National Finals held at the iconic Sydney Opera House in 2024.
Rebecca Denning
Associate Teacher
Relief Teacher
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Bec started Physie at Everton at a young age, and this year also celebrates 30 years as a member at Everton Physie. Over the years, Bec has been a State finalist as a Junior, Senior and Lady, and has been a member of successful teams both at State and National level.
Bec has 2 young daughters who have both have already shown they are keen to share Bec's love of Physie!