Meet Our Team

Sharon Hahn

Approved Provider / Nominated Supervisor

Sharon has owned the centre for 19 years and holds her Bachelor of Early Childhood. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in early childhood and uses this to help educate and train the staff within the centre.
Sharon works Monday - Wednesday from the centre.  

Jenni Clarke

Educational Leader

Jenni currently works in the 3-5 room (Platypus room) and is one of our school readiness educators. Jenni holds her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and has over 16 years experience.
Jenni works Tuesday - Friday. 

Natalie Walton

Diploma Educator / Room leader

Natalie currently works in the 0-2 room (Koala room) and is room leader. She holds her Diploma in Childrens Services, she has worked at the centre for 3 years and has over 24 years experience in this industry. 
Natalie works part time Monday - Wednesday.

Sarah Smithers

Diploma Educator

Sarah currently works in the 0-2 room (Koala room). She has recently completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Sarah works full time.

Sarah Scognamillo

Certificate III Educator

Sarah currently works in the 0-2 room (Koala room). She is currently completing her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Sarah works full time.

Jane Kelly

Certificate III Educator

Jane currently works in the 0-2 room (Koala room) and has completed her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. 

Jane works part time Wednesday - Friday. 

Sally Ritz

Early Childhood Teacher

Sally currently works in the 2-3 room (Wallaby Room) and is room leader. She has completed her Bachelor or Early Childhood Education

Sally works Monday, Thursday and Friday's.

Vallie Barreda

Diploma Educator

Vallie currently works in the 2-3 room (Wallaby room). She is currently completing her Bachelor or Early Childhood Education.
Vallie works part time Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays.

Annette Vella

Support Worker

Annette is one of our services support workers. She tends to stay with the Wallaby room and works as needed. She is currently completing her Certificate III.

Ruth Waremaki

Certificate III Educator

Ruth currently works in the 2-3 room (Wallaby room). She has completed her Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Ruth works full time.

Alisha Gouveia

Diploma Educator / Room leader

Alisha currently works in the 3-5 room (Platypus room) and is room leader. She has recently completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Alisha works part time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

Rebecca Polley

Diploma Educator

Rebecca currently works in the 3-5 room (Platypus room). She has completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Rebecca works part time Monday - Wednesday

Mamatoe Rito

Certificate III Trainee

Mamatoe currently floats between the three rooms and is completing her Certificate III traineeship at the centre.

Mamatoe works full time.

Courtney Baxter

Certificate III Educator

Courtney currently works in the 3-5 room (Platypus room) and has been working here for two years. She is currently completing her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Courtney works full time.

Paula Sim

Centre Cook / Certificate III Educator

Paula is our cook here at the centre and has been for over 9 years. She has completed her Certificate III training in that time and loves trying out new recipes for the children to try. 

Rebecca Solano

Diploma Educator

Rebecca currently works throughout each three rooms. She has completed her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
Rebecca works part time Mondays and Tuesdays.