OUR Teachers

At North Brighton Kindergarten we have an outstanding team of educators we admire and respect.

We are extremely grateful for our committed, experienced, creative and kind staff who develop lovely and long lasting relationships with the children and our community of families. We have a number of long term staff members who have helped create a wonderful culture of fun and creativity.

Each program is run by a qualified teacher with a Teaching Degree specialising in Early Childhood. The teacher works with two experienced Co-educators, providing a learning environment where children feel safe, secure and nurtured as we offer above ratio staffing to ensure every child receives the Best Start to their learning journey. Parents or guardians are also welcome to assists by being on duty.

Kim B

Possum & Wattle Group Teacher

I feel fortunate to have been a part of the NBK community over the past 10 years. It has been

a privilege to support children and their families during the important early years of learning.

My goal is to provide a positive and nurturing learning experience for every child I teach,

especially as they begin their journey into formal education. I am passionate about creating a

supportive and encouraging environment where children feel confident, valued, and inspired

to try new things.By fostering an ‘I can do it’ attitude’, I aim to help children build the self-belief and skills they need to become lifelong learners.

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.” — Bob Talbert

Kylie L

Lorikeet Group Teacher & Educational Leader

I have 25 years of experience in early childhood education, with a strong commitment to respectful, reciprocal relationships and the creation of culturally safe, responsive environments. It is both a joy and a privilege to share in the learning and growth that unfolds at Kindergarten. For the past 10 years, I have been fortunate to be part of the North Brighton Kindergarten community. In my role as Educational Leader, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with a highly motivated team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, child-centred programs. I feel so fortunate to be part of such a positive and supportive organisational culture, where our shared philosophy and values inspire us every day to make a real difference for children and families. As a professional learning community, we work in partnership with children, families, and the wider community to reflect, collaborate, and meaningfully contribute to ongoing quality improvement—always placing children’s safety, wellbeing, and learning at the heart of every decision.

Alex d

Platypus & Banksia Group Teacher

I am extremely passionate about working with young children, and watching them grow and thrive. 

As a recent graduate from Monash University, I am excited to explore, learn, play and co create alongside children, and I am dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe environment, just like the one at NBK. 

Nothing is more important than making sure that  children feel safe and feel like they belong. 

Personally, I love to travel and explore new interests. I hope to inspire the same curiosity within the children that I am privileged to teach.

Kylie S

Echidna Group Teacher and Nominated Supervisor

I’m excited to share this learning journey with the Echidna Group! I believe children learn best through exploration, experimentation, participation, curiosity, creativity, and persistence—with plenty of joy (and a little bit of mess) along the way. Each child brings their own unique way of learning, and I love supporting them as they discover who they are and find their place within our community.

Building warm, trusting relationships is at the heart of my practice. These connections help children feel safe, secure, and supported as they take their first steps into one of their earliest learning environments beyond the family. By working in partnership with families, we can nurture each child’s sense of belonging and celebrate their growth and achievements together.