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 an experienced Co-educator. A parent or guardian also assists while on duty.

Kim B

Possum Group Teacher

One of the reasons I began a career in kindergarten teaching was because of the wonderful sense of community we became part of when children were pre-schoolers. As a parent I valued the positive learning experience of my children in their early years and felt it would be rewarding work.

For seven years I was fortunate enough to be the co-educator to two four- year old kindergarten groups before completing a degree in Early Childhood Studies at Monash University in 2014. In 2015 I undertook my first teaching role to a three and four- year old kinder group (completing a maternity leave position).

I remain motivated to providing a positive learning experience for the children I am privileged to encounter as they begin their formal education. I believe an encouraging environment is more likely to foster confidence and an ‘I can do it ‘ attitude, which will in turn create life-long learners.

I am a proud mother of three children. I enjoy keeping fit, walking my dog, reading and spending time with my immediate and extended family.

helen s

Lorikeet Group Teacher & Designated Educational Leader

“Nothing without joy” (Loris Malaguzzi) has been my mantra in the early childhood profession for over 30 years, and I delight in sharing this view of teaching and learning with children, educators and families. The early years are a time of play, wonder and curiosity and I’m passionate about creating space for these holistic elements to grow and develop.

Amanda d

Platypus Group Teacher

We as educators, must be educated ourselves by the children we teach. We must learn to observe each child, to speak their language and recognise and support their agency as citizens of the world, with rights, who should be ‘respected and valued for their identity, uniqueness and difference’ (Rinaldi 2013)

“The hundred languages of the children have to become the hundred languages of the teacher” (Rinaldi)

Teaching in the early years is an act of reciprocity in which I can learn as much from the children around me, as I can from them.

Kate M

Possum Group Co-educator

I am very fortunate to be approaching a decade working in early years education.

My experience as a co-educator with children and families in community kindergartens has been an adventure that has both excited and challenged me. Walking beside these young citizens as they explore, create, learn and navigate the world is like no other journey.

I enjoy immensely the energy and spontaneity that children and families bring to our kinder community.

In addition to working within three and four year old kinder, I have also supported children with additional needs through the Kindergarten Inclusion Support Service.

I am passionate about children expressing their ideas and experience through art, and passing on a love of books, stories and literature. I am a mother of two teenage boys and pass much of my time with a book and a cup of tea in my hand. While life is very full and busy I try to take a moment now and then to appreciate the small things and smell the flowers!

Rose R

Lorikeet Group Co-educator

I have had 30 year’s experience working in the early childhood education sector in a wide variety of settings including long day care and occasional care centres. 

I enjoy making connections with children through a calm and positive manner which establishes a warm nurturing and trusting relationship. 

Outside of kinder, I live nearby with my husband John and my grown children Amy and Jake. I spend time walking my energetic boxer, Ziggy and catching up with family and friends for dinner. 

Kelly H

Platypus Group Co-educator

During the last 12 years it has been my privilege to have supported children as an educator in the early years and in primary schools. In the past 3 years I have had the opportunity to become part of this beautiful kindergarten community.

I’m a mother of four older children.  Having a neurodiverse son has given me a greater understanding of how each child is unique, an appreciation of diversity and the importance of working together in partnership with families to provide the very best possible outcomes for their children.

You will find me on the weekend at the Botanical Gardens where I enjoy spending time in nature.