OUR STAFF
WHO PROVIDE A MEMORABLE KINDERGARTEN EXPERIENCE
Natalie
4YO EMERALDS TEACHER
KRISTEN
4YO RUBIES TEACHER
Lauren
3YO OPALS TEACHER
4YO EMERALDS CO-EDUCATOR
Natalie is the teacher for the 4 year old Emeralds Group.
Natalie holds a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching, both in Early Childhood with over 23 years’ experience.
Natalie loves seeing what each day with the beautiful children brings.
Kristen is the teacher for the 4 year old Rubies Group.
Kristen has a Diploma of Education in Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Teaching with over 15 years’ experience.
Kristen’s favorite quote is by Valerie Wilks:
“I promise you every day your child will learn something. Some days they will bring it home in their hands. Some days they will bring it home in their heads, And some days they will bring it home in their hearts."
Lauren is the teacher for the 3 year old Opals group, and the Co-educator for the 4 year old Emeralds group.
Lauren holds a Bachelor of Teaching, a Diploma in Children's Services and a Certificate III in Children’s Services.
Lauren's favourite part of the job is seeing the children grow and hearing the funny things they say.
CHERIE
4YO EMERALDS CO-EDUCATOR
NANCY
4YO RUBIES CO-EDUCATOR
ALLISON
3YO OPALS CO-EDUCATOR
Cherie is the co-educator in the 4 year old Emeralds group.
Cherie says, "My name's Cherie and I've completed both a cert 3 and diploma in early childhood. I have been in the early years sector for 13 years. The most amazing thing about my role is being a safe place for children to engage in play based learning and building positive connections. My phrase I love using is "teach children kindness"
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Nancy holds a Diploma in Children’s Services.
Nancy loves watching the children learn through play and seeing their self confidence grow.
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Allison has a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies with over 15 years’ experience working in various roles in Early Childhood settings.
Allison’s favourite part of the job is the shared experience of watching children master new tasks, delighting in their humour and seeing early friendships form is exciting as an educator.
Kylie
4YO RUBIES CO-EDUCATOR
Nabaruna
3YO OPALS CO-EDUCATOR
Laura
EDUCATION SUPPORT OFFICER
Kylie is the co-educator in the 4 year old Rubies Group. Kylie holds a Certificate III in 'Early Childhood & Care'.
Kylies favourite part of her job is watching the children grow, learn and explore at kinder and the fun that it brings
Nabaruna is the co-educator in the 3 year old Opals Group.
Nabaruna says, "Hello Everyone, My name is Nabaruna (Nab). I have recently joined the Lipscombe Kindergarten team in the Opals group. I have been working with children for 5 years now and am a registered teacher.
A kindergarten experience is so much more than just care- the years before school are key to a child’s holistic development. My philosophy as an educator is to provide enriching experiences for children that will keep the spirit of exploration, curiosity, and adventure alive in young children
While I am not working, I am with my two little boys, 9 and 5, and my husband. As a family, we love going trekking, camping, biking or at Bunnings. Bunnings is our happy place. As a parent and an educator, I believe in keeping children close to nature and in helping them develop a love and respect for the great outdoors."
Laura has a Diploma Childrens Services and Community Service as well as a Diploma in Mental Health. She has worked in the field for over 15 years.
Laura says, "I love being able to listen to the children's stories, and watch them grown and change through their kinder journey.
From both a staff and children's point of view I am extremely passionate about the Wellbeing of the people, both big and little in our kindergarten and our local community - being able to see the smiles on people's faces brings me great joy."