Co Director / Teacher

Qualifications: Graduate Diploma Education (Early Years), Bachelor of Business (HRM)

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I became really interested in the importance of early childhood education after becoming a mum myself. I realised how vital music, language, movement and social interactions are for developing brains, and the benefits of learning through a context of play. I retrained as a Teacher through QUT and obtained my Graduate Diploma in Education, (Early Years) in 2011. Since then I’ve been delivering the Kindergarten program and loving it! I realise how lucky I am to be able to work alongside families in this very special time in their child’s life, where every interaction and learning experience adds to creating positive, resilient and happy children who feel like their voice and actions count.

Co Director / Teacher

Qualifications: Bachelor of Education, Diploma Children’s Services

 

Since joining the Lutwyche-Windsor Kindergarten community in 2008, I have focused on children and their families developing a strong sense of belonging at the heart of their Kindergarten experience. This includes through the creative arts, engagement with nature, self initiated play and routines. I have taught for 20 years, including as a Kindergarten assistant and teacher, as well as for 2 years as music teacher in Montessori schools and Suzuki music workshops.  I have two girls, one who recently began a career in Early Childhood and the other in high school. I completed my Bachelor of Early Childhood through QUT in 2017.

Assistant Educator

Qualifications: Diploma Children’s Services

 

I began my career in early childhood by completing my ADCC straight after high school. I worked in Child Care as an Assistant Educator, then Group Leader. After having two babies of my own (Elliot and Brianna, now grown), I made the switch to toddler music teaching, and then to the Assistant Educator role in kindergartens. Having worked at LWKP as a Relief Assistant Educator, I became permanent part time in 2005. I am passionate about working with young children, as well as music, so one of my joys at Kindy is leading the music session. On my other weekdays I enjoy visiting other kindergartens as relief staff and gaining lots of ideas from quality teachers and programs.

Assistant Educator

Qualifications: Bachelor of Visual Arts, Certificate III Education Support, enrolled in Certificate III Early Childhood Education and Care

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It was the joy and wonder that my own children found in learning that inspired me to begin working in education. I have been based in prep and early primary for 10 years, and last year made the move to kindergarten. It was a truly refreshing change, and I love the challenge of meeting each child’s unique needs as they explore their world. Nurturing their curiosity and imagination has been incredibly rewarding and I’m constantly learning alongside them. With a background in visual arts, I particularly enjoy children’s natural creativity. I’m honoured to play a role in shaping their early educational experiences.

Assistant Educator 

Qualifications: Bachelor of Business Administration, Cert III Early Childhood Education & currently studying for a Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Years).

 

My name is Yen, and I'm currently studying Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Years). I started my career in 2019 as a Nursery educator at Long Daycare Services.  After having a baby, I became a kindergarten assistant and absolutely enjoyed it, which motivated me to pursue further studies and become a teacher. I highly value the importance of relationships in Early Childhood and see them as the key to supporting children's optimal development. I believe in each child's uniqueness and promote inclusive environments that make them feel belong. Being a toddler's mum also reminds me to be more flexible in routines and especially to slow down to be more present with my children.

Administration

 

I'm a former LWKP parent (2019, 2020 and 2023) who had a wonderful time here as a parent and wanted to contribute more to the community, so I undertook the administrator role in 2022. On my non-kindy days I work as a scientist.