Long-Standing Teachers and Educators
Our dedicated team of teachers and educators bring a wealth of experience to our service, with many having worked in the early childhood sector for over 20 years. All educators hold relevant qualifications and meet the requirements of the NSW Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
We value staff continuity and strive to provide children with consistent educators, supporting the development of secure, respectful, and trusting relationships. This stability creates a safe and nurturing environment where children feel a strong sense of belonging, confidence, and wellbeing, enabling them to grow, learn, and thrive in accordance with the National Quality Standards.
Meet Our Staff
Emma Golledge
Pre-School Director and Early Childhood Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching (Birth to 5years) Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5years)
I am a passionate early childhood teacher dedicated to nurturing young minds. With
two degrees, a Bachelor of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education, I bring a wealth
of experience to my role as the Director and Early Childhood teacher at Scone &
District Pre-School. We have three children aged 20, 19 and 17 and enjoy camping,
going to the beach, and a country lifestyle.
Originally from Queensland, my journey in education has allowed me to grow and
share my love for teaching, especially since moving to New South Wales in 2010.
My teaching philosophy is centred on creating a stimulating environment where
children can truly thrive. I strongly believe in the principals of positive education,
where fostering a growth mindset is key. For me, it’s not just about teaching; it’s
about providing children with the tools to navigate their learning journey
confidently.
I’m committed to helping each child discover their strengths, explore their
potential, and cultivate a love for learning that will carry them forward. My
approach is to guide and support children as they grow, flourish, and build a
foundation that promotes well-being and lifelong curiosity and learning.
Darrell Pamment
Assistant Director, Educational Leader and Early Childhood Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Birth to 5years)
I have been at Scone & District Pre-School since 2013 and completed my Bachelor in
Early Childhood degree in 2022. I am originally from Ireland but have been living in
Australia since 2006.
My teaching philosophy is deeply driven through striving to be an inclusive, equitable
and socially-just advocate for all children in our care. I also enjoy my role as
educational leader as this allows me to explore and embed these practices
throughout the centre. I am also very passionate about exploring Aboriginal &
Torres Strait Islander perspectives within our educational program as I value
Australia’s rich culture and history. I believe that each child should feel valued,
nurtured and respected as they journey through their early year and feel very
proud of our wonderful community preschool and passionate team of educators.
At home I enjoy cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with my two
daughters and adopted Australian family & friends.
Carly Pryke
Administration Officer
I have been at Scone & District Pre-School since March 2022. I am the Administration Officer for the Pre-School, which I immensely enjoy.
I have a real estate background for around 14 years and have also operated my own business.
I really enjoy seeing the children attending each day and saying hello with a bright happy smile ready for a brilliant, educational day.
I am extremely fortunate to be a part of such a great Pre-School and our fantastic staff.
When I’m not at Pre-School I enjoy cooking, travelling and spending time with my family and friends.
Shannon Quinn
Room Leader
Diploma of Early Childhood
Having worked in childcare for over a decade I demonstrate a passion for each child
to grow and flourish within the Pre-School environment.
I began my journey as an educator through family day care, before joining Scone &
District Pre-School in 2014. I completed my Diploma in Children’s Services in 2017.
I promote positive learning through play-based experiences and scaffold children’s
interests to enable them to gain a quality and meaningful early childhood education.
I remind myself every day of how lucky we are to guide and support the young
children in our community during their earliest days of schooling.
When I’m not busy at Pre-School, I enjoy being with my family and friends,
participating in outdoor activities and enjoy hobbies such as crocheting and reading
a good novel.
Donna Du-Briard
Early Childhood Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
I began my teaching journey at Scone and District Pre-School in 2017. My husband
and I have two beautiful daughters, Bonnie 6 and Maggie 5.
I hold a Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and have worked in this sector for
more than 20 years in Queensland and now New South Wales.
I believe that early childhood education gives children the best start in life, and I
am very passionate about supporting children’s learning and development while
allowing them to grow and become confident and independent learners.
My educational philosophy is to create an aesthetically pleasing learning environment
that is fun and exciting, based around the interests and wonder of each individual
child.
Outside of Early Childhood I love to spend quality time with my family, going on
adventures and making beautiful memories with a dash of photography and shopping.
Hannah Lettice
Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood
I am a Diploma-trained early childhood educator with 20 years of experience in the
profession. Since joining Scone & District Pre-School in 2016, I’ve had the
opportunity to build on my previous 11 years of work at The Early Learning Centre,
where I gained valuable experience with all age groups, from babies to pre
schoolers.
My husband and I have three children, and our family enjoys an active lifestyle,
participating in various sports, attending community events, spending time with loved
ones, and working together on our farm.
My teaching philosophy centers on treating each child as an individual and
celebrating their uniqueness. I’m passionate about fostering children’s interests to
spark curiosity, encouraging a love for learning, and building on their knowledge and
development.
Tatyana Fotu
Room Leader
Diploma of Early Childhood
I have had the pleasure of working at Scone & District Pre-School since 2020.
I am originally from Sydney and moved to Scone with my family in 2019.
I am a Diploma trained educator, and I am currently studying my Bachelor in Early
Childhood Teaching at UNE. I have been working in the ECEC profession for the last
12 years with experience across both long day care and preschool services.
I am very passionate about working with young children in some of the most
important years of their lives. I believe that these early years are the most
fundamental for their growth and development and I love being part of this.
Being an ECEC educator is such a rewarding role as I get to build relationships with
the children and their families. I love that I get to be their safe person and
someone they can trust who is going to support them and advocate for them.
I love my role and my top character strengths of love, kindness and humour are a big
part of who I am as an educator and as a person. I have a lot of gratitude and love
to spread my love and kindness where I can.
Renae Stephens
Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood
I have worked at Scone & District Pre-School since 2018. I have my Diploma in
Children’s Services and have worked in the Early Childhood profession for 20 years
in services surrounding Dubbo and Newcastle.
I’m passionate about children just being children and learning through play.
I am married and am a mother of four young boys, who keep me extremely busy. In
my spare time I enjoy gardening, beach holidays and catching up with family and
friends.
Julie Collision
Educator
Diploma in Early Childhood
I have been an educator at Scone & District Pre-School since 2015. I have my
Diploma in Early Childhood.
I am very fortunate to belong to such a beautiful Pre-School. Getting to know and
support the children and their families is so rewarding. I love the relationships that
are built with them and often long lasting after they have completed Pre-School.
I have lived in Scone all my life and am a mother of three boys and have two
beautiful granddaughters.
When I’m not at Pre-School, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Deb Watts
Educator
Certificate III of Early Childhood
I started at our great Pre-School in 2004. I have had a connection with the Pre
School well before I began working here, as my four children all attended and loved
our great Pre-School.
I have my Certificate 3 in Children’s Services and I value working with some of our
friends that may require a little extra support throughout the day. I love seeing all
children learn and thrive in our Pre-School.
I have made many great connections with friends and families over the years that I
still have today.
Outside of Pre-School, I enjoy reading a good book, going for walks and spending my
time with family and friends at our holiday home at the beach.
Kelly Seckold
Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood
I have worked in the Early Childhood profession since 2017. I currently hold my
Diploma in Early Childhood.
I live in Scone with my husband and two teenage sons, who both attended Scone &
District Pre-School. As a family we enjoy doing sports, especially footy and
basketball.
I love working at Scone & District Pre-School as it allows me to be creative and
share this skill with the children. I thoroughly enjoy the teamwork environment
within the classroom and value my time spent with the children exploring their
interests and strengths while observing them grow and thrive in our environment.
As an educator I also value developing their social and emotional skills, as I believe
that it enhances a child’s ability to be ready for their next stage along their
learning journey. I enjoy building connections with both children and families whilst
using my character strengths of Humour, Honesty, Teamwork and Creativity.
Scone & District Pre-School really is the happiest place on Earth.
sHAELEE fOGARTY
Educator
Certificate III of Early Childhood
Hello! My name is Shaelee. 2025 was my first year working at Scone and District
Pre-school. I have absolutely loved being part of this wonderful community and
building meaningful relationships with the children, families, and educators
throughout the year. I have recently completed my Certificate III in Early
Childhood Education and am excited to begin my Diploma next year to further my
knowledge and continue developing as an educator. I’m passionate about learning new
ways to support each child’s growth and providing experiences that nurture their
curiosity, confidence, and creativity.
I have always been surrounded by Early Childhood Educators and have seen
firsthand the difference they can make in a young child’s life. That has inspired me
to follow this career path with love, dedication, and enthusiasm. My top character
strength is Love, and I bring this into my everyday practice by showing kindness,
care, and genuine warmth to every child I work with. I believe every child deserves
to feel safe, included, and respected, and I take pride in welcoming all children
equally, celebrating their unique personalities, cultures, and abilities.
I am also a dance teacher, and I love bringing my passion for movement and
creativity into the preschool environment. Dance is such a fun and expressive way
for children to build confidence, develop coordination, and share joy with others.
Seeing the children’s faces light up as they move, dance, and explore is one of the
most rewarding parts of my job.
Aimee White
Educator
Certificate III of Early Childhood
Hi, I’m Aimee White. I have been lucky enough to be an educator at Scone and
District Pre-School since 2021. Before starting here, I spent 3 years working in long
day care. I have a certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and have begun my
studies for my Diploma.
I’m very grateful to spend my days working with children and their families.
Watching children learn, grow, and develop is one of the most rewarding aspects of
working in this profession.
Outside of work my husband and I have 3 children who keep us very busy with their
sporting commitments.
gABRIELLE cOLLET
Educator
Certificate III of Early Childhood
My name is Gabrielle. I’m originally from France, but I’ve been calling Australia home
since 2011. My partner and I have three wonderfully energetic boys – Dominique (9),
Morgan (7), and Laurence (4) – who keep life full of fun, laughter, and constant
motion!
I completed my certificate III in Early Childhood Education in April 2024 and now
working towards my Diploma. I’m passionate about supporting children to simply be
children – exploring, imagining, and learning naturally through play.
Outside of work and study, I love spending time outdoors with my boys, especially
going on trail walks. I also enjoy cooking and getting lost in a good book whenever I
find a quiet moment.
mAIA sCOTT
Educator
Certificate III of Early Childhood
Hi my name is Maia, I completed my Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
through a traineeship from the end of 2022 through to the start of 2024. I then
decided I wanted to extend on my studies through the love and passion for the
career and I have commenced my Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education
Ages 0-8 Years.
During the completion of my studies I have worked at Scone and District Pre-School
for over a year now. I have enjoyed my time at the service and I have gained
positive relationships with both families and the children through engagement and
experiences.
My individual philosophy encompasses the concept that all children learn best
through feeling safe and comfortable within their learning environment and are
supported with empathy and respect. I am excited to get to know all of you and your
children this year.