Long-Standing Teachers and Educators
Our team of teachers and educators have all been with our pre-school for a minimum of four to nearly 20 years. They are qualified with existing and relevant experience within the childcare industry. We pride ourselves on being able to provide the children with consistent educators and staff. This creates a safe and familiar environment for the children to develop trust and to feel secure, growing and building on their confidence whilst in our care.
Meet Our Staff
Rachelle Baldwin
Centre Director and Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood
Rachel has a wealth of experience in early childhood, having worked within the industry for nearly thirty years.
Rachelle’s favourite part of teaching is watching children develop their own sense of self and finding their place in the community.
With a Bachelor of Teaching and 18 years experience in day care prior to joining the pre-school. Rachelle is well-equipped to ensure our children benefit from a balanced learning framework that’s flexible enough to focus on their individual interests.
You’ll find Rachelle immersed in teaching on Mondays and Wednesdays in room 2.
After hours, Rachelle loves spending time with her dog and growing roses in the garden or helping cook food for the elderly.
Kim Hallett
Educator
Certificate III in Early Childhood
Kim is one of our newer staff members but nonetheless adds tremendous value to the children at our pre-school. Partnering with us, the children and the community for over four years, she advocates for children and has their best interests at heart.
What is Kim’s favourite part of her role?
Kim supports learning by providing interest-focused play through group gatherings. Ensuring each child has their say and teaches them how to actively listen to the other children within the group, to help them develop a strong sense of belonging.
Kim can be found in room 2 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Julie Collision
Educator
Certificate III in Early Childhood
Julie, one of our enthusiastic and dedicated educators, has been with us since 2015 and takes her role seriously when it comes to caring for the children.
What is Julie’s favourite part of her role?
Julie enjoys the play-based focus and getting the children involved with what they are most interested in. Observing how and when to provide instruction and guidance to ensure they get the most out of their learning environment.
Julie can be found in room 2 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Hannah Lettice
Educator
Diploma of Childcare
Hannah demonstrates her passion for the childcare industry every day as she continues to provide exceptional care and education to the children. Having worked in childcare for nearly twenty years, it’s without doubt that your child will receive the best of care at our pre-school.
What is Hannah’s favourite part of her role?
Hannah focuses on observing and guiding the children to research and follow their interests within the daily learning program. It’s all about developing their skills and techniques to expand their ideas.
Hannah cares for the children on Mondays and Tuesdays in room 2.
Louise Frost
Educator
Certificate III in Childcare
Louise provides care and attention to the children in our care and is dedicated to our pre-school, having been here for over seven years. With a Certificate III in childcare, Louise has a great understanding of the children’s needs and helps work with them on their learning journey.
What is Louise’s favourite part of her role?
Louise’s room is set up to provide a whole range of activities, work areas and interest centres, designed to enhance her learning strategies within the program guidelines. Louise’s attention is to provide an environment that stimulates every child’s learning.
Louise looks after children in room 1 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Shannon Quinn
Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood
Shannon has a wealth of experience, having previously worked for family daycare and having worked with us for over seven years now. With a Diploma of Early Childhood, Shannon is equipped to provide each child in her care with a quality education.
What is Shannon’s favourite part of her role?
Shannon understands just how important it is for each child to develop a positive attitude to learning as part of their pre-school experience. Fostering responsibility, self-discipline and self-esteem helping them to better progress through their learning journey.
Shannon is present on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in room 1.
Aimee White
Educator
Carly Pryke
Educator
Darrell Pamment
Educator
Deb Watts
Educator
Donna Du-Briard
Educator
Renae Stephens
Educator
