Staff
Our staff have all been chosen for their qualifications and experience in early childhood. They also have demonstrated a high standard of vision and innovation in creating an extraordinary environment for your children. Staff are all very approachable and happy to speak with you about your child’s progress at the centre at any time. We value our staff and treat them as professionals. Staff are encouraged to undertake professional development training at the expense of the centre. Staff are rewarded for their high level of professionalism through bonus and incentive schemes.
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Name: Tracey Abbot Position: Early Childhood Teacher in Hatchlings Room Qualifications: Diploma in Children's Services Interests/Hobbies:Reading, Bushwalking and Horseriding. Why I love working in Childcare:The children bring joy, happiness, laughter and creativity every day I'm at work. Favourite Colour:Blue Pets: Dog - Kiowa |
Name:Belinda Schultz Position: Early Childhood Teacher Aide in Chicken Run Room Qualifications: Diploma in Children's Services Interests/Hobbies: Horseriding, Softball, Tennis, Touch Football snd Swimming Why I love working in Childcare: I enjoy the company of children, their imagination amazes me. Favourite Colour: Blue Pets: 8 horses, Buddy the dog, Jimmy the Bird and Cows |
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Name: Cassandra Handsford Position:Early Childhood Teacher in Chicks Room Qualifications: Diploma in Children's Services Interests/Hobbies:Camping and spending time with my children Why I love working in Childcare:I can be myself and play as I watch children grow Favourite Colour: Purple Pets: Dog, sheep, chickens, fish and a bird |
Name: Christine McCann Position:Cook Qualifications: Interests/Hobbies:Bushwalking, Australian native gardening, reading Why I love working in Childcare:Love all the free hugs and genuine trust and innocence of children Favourite Colour: Red Pets: None |
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Name: Di Welbourne Position: Bus Driver - Assisstant Float Qualifications: Interests/Hobbies: Swimming, Animals and Rugby League Why I love working in Childcare: The Kids Favourite Colour: Blue Pets: Dogs, Geese, Fish |
Name: Julie Paroz Position: Early Childhood Teacher in Chicken Run Room Qualifications: Diploma in Children's Services Interests/Hobbies: Movies, Camping, Concerts Why I love working in Childcare: Want to make a difference and it’s FUN Favourite Colour: Purple Pets: My dog Pumba, Missy the Cat and Fish |
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Name: Kristy Eyles Position:Early Childhood Teacher Aide in Chicken Littles Room Qualifications: Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends Why I love working in Childcare: Love watching children grow and develop Favourite Colour: Blue Pets: 2 Dogs – tank and Minnie |
Name: Lyall Blanco Position: Early Childhood Teacher Aide in Chicks Room Qualifications: Interests/Hobbies: Dancing, drawing, music, choreography, scuba diving Why I love working in Childcare: I have worked with children since I was 15. I learn as much from the children as they do from me. Favourite Colour: For clothes – it’s black. Otherwise I don’t have a favourite colour Pets: Dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs (I cant live without them) |
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Name: Lyn Amos Position: Bus Driver - Float Assistant Qualifications: Interests/Hobbies: Massage and alternative therapies, cooking, wood carving, writing, animals, meditation Why I love working in Childcare: To educate old fashioned values Favourite Colour: Opalescence Pets: Two dogs, two cats, two chooks, one miniature Shetland pony |
Name: Michelle Harlen Position: Bus Driver - Float Assistant Qualifications: Cert. III in Children's Services Interests/Hobbies: Motor cross and spending time with family Why I love working in Childcare: I enjoy spending time with children Favourite Colour: Black, pink, purple Pets: Horses and my pug dog |
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Name: Sue Shether Position: Early Childhood Teacher in Chicken Littles Room Qualifications: Bachelor of Education Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends Why I love working in Childcare: Lots of fun – never a dull moment. Favourite Colour: Purple Pets: Dogs, cats, chickens and Fish |