our educators

Narelle Jackson

Director - Nominated Supervisor, Responsible Person and Early Childhood Teacher

  • Teaching Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Newcastle University)

  • Over 35 years

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

  • It is one that embraces fun and the excitement of anticipating the unexpected. I love the element of surprise and will always endeavour to stimulate the children’s learning by providing experiences by “thinking outside the box”, that challenge, are thought provoking, providing opportunities for to hypothesise and test their theory by incorporating ‘Habits of the Mind’

    I feel that children need to have their voices heard so they feel empowered and valued within any early childhood setting.

    My style of teaching is to listen to the children and families and through the process of respect, reflection and inclusive practices, together we will embark on the path of being co-contributors of learning. Be it about ourselves and our potential, our families, our community and the many wonders of the world around us and all that these embrace.

    To respect one another in open yet meaningful conversations, to be fair and encourage ownership of responsibilities by offering intentional and spontaneous pedagogical teaching moments to help a child go above and beyond their potential in all aspects of development.

    To me it is and always will be ‘having a go’ and I will always be proud of even the smallest of steps.

Megan Sutton

Educator

  • Diploma in Children Services - TAFE

  • 25 years

  • Wednesday and Friday

  • Every child deserves to feel safe, loved, and truly seen. My passion lies in building strong connections, as I know children thrive in all developmental areas when they feel secure ,valued and understood.

    I place great importance on children’s wellbeing, supporting them to develop confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging. I approach both positive and challenging emotions with curiosity, empathy, and knowing that it is a form of communication.

     Children thrive in a nurturing environment where they can be themselves, build meaningful attachments, and grow in their own unique way while developing skills that last a lifetime.

Bronwyn White

Educator, Educational Leader and Responsible Person

  • Diploma in Child Studies - TAFE

  • Over 20 years

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

  • My teaching philosophy embraces the being, belonging, becoming. I believe that when children and educators build positive trusting relationships and develop a feeling of comfort and belonging in their environment children gain the ability to build and maintain friendships and participate in their own learning.

    I view children to be naturally capable and inquisitive with a natural drive to want to question, understand and interpret the world around them.

    I believe the environment is the third teacher and endeavour to provide an environment that embraces children’s interests and engages children as active participants in their own learning by providing experiences that are developmentally appropriate, challenging and inviting.

    I believe it is my role as an educator to support, guide and scaffold children’s learning through positive interactions and strong relationships with families embracing diversity and creating a positive beginning to the children’s learning journey.   

Kate Atkinson

Early Childhood Teacher

  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (QUT)

  • 4 Years

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

  • My personal teaching philosophy encompasses the belief in the power of lifelong learning for both myself and the children I teach. I strive to create an environment where curiosity and a love of learning are nurtured, and where children are encouraged to explore, question, and grow. I celebrate the diversity of each child, recognising that their unique perspectives and experiences enrich our community and learning. 

Jessie Xu

Educator

  • Certificate III in Child Studies

  • Over 10 years

  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

  • My personal teaching philosophy is: - I believe every child is unique, as an educator I will value and guide each child, and strive to plan safe, positive, fun and ongoing learning experiences for them to explore. I consider working partnerships with family is a vital aspect of my program, I will involve families to contribute to their child’s learning through parent involvement and input.

    Within my role, I aim to be forever passionate, patient, caring, fair, fun and educated. I will follow the policies, procedures and regulations to practice to the best of my knowledge and ability at all times, I will always ask and seek advice and aim to further my knowledge and skill.

Deb Johnston

Educator

  • Diploma in Child Studies - TAFE

  • Over 20 years

  • Friday

  • As an educator of young children, I will assist in creating a quality learning environment for every child.

    As an advocate for a holistic approach to the early learning environment, my belief of play based learning is that it provides each child with opportunities for exploring, investigating and socialising that will enhance their development and skills.

    With positive interactions giving each child individual attention, support, warmth and respect builds their confidence and sense of self.

    In partnership with colleagues, families and the community I believe an early childhood setting gives children the space to laugh, learn and express themselves.

Educator

Kelsey Heinz

  • Certificate III in Children's Services

  • Over 10 years

  • Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

  • I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. I will help children develop their potential by believing in them as capable individuals. I will assist children in discovering who they are so they can express their own opinions and nurture their own ideas. Children are what make life so fascinating!

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