Staff Profiles

Nicole

Acting Director

– joined the Team in 2003

 Diploma of Children’s Services, First Aid, CPR< Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.

I have 26 years experience in Early Childhood Education.  I run a few very successful childcare centres. I enjoy yoga, gardening, growing my own food and learning how to grow natives and eating lots of delicious food, hopefully some of which I’ve grown myself! I have two children a boy and a girl who are in a primary school. love spending time with my family, adventuring into bush with my children.

Belinda

Administration and Enrolment Manager
– joined the Team in 2016

I have 27 years administration experience, Cert III in Homebased Childcare, Cert III in Education Support, and Cert III in Business.

I enjoy baking, spending time with family and friends and binge-watching Netflix. Watching my three boys and hubby playing football (soccer), spending time with friends and going on walks with our puppy Biscuit.

Elizabeth

Room Leader (Desert Flames) Educational Leader (ECT)
– joined the Team in 2012

I have 14 years working in Childcare. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary.)

I enjoy going to museums and art galleries exploring various cultural perspectives. I also love going to concerts. I am passionate about the holistic approach in relation to child’s education.

Manoj

Educator
– Joined the Team in 2025

Bachelors in Information Technology, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training

I am passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that help children feel confident, capable and excited to explore the world around them.

I enjoy spending time outdoors with my friends and family, exploring local places, playing cricket and table tennis or watching movies.

Amanda

Early Childhood Teacher (ECT)
(Wattle)
– joined the Team in 2006

I have over 30 years experience. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education IE, First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.

I enjoy reading, bush walking, travelling and following minimalism within my home.

Manal

Lead Educator (Desert Flames)
– joined the team in 2019

I have 8 years experience. Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. Certificate IV in Education Support. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.

I have 4 boys. I enjoy travelling, reading, shopping, and listening to music. The weekends are for spending time with my family and watching my children play sports.

Sanaa

Educator (Wattle)
– joined the Team in 2020

I have more than 10 years of experience. Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
First Aid, CPR. Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.

 I have three grown children. I love to travel, cook and read. I enjoy spending time with my children and friends and site seeing in Sydney.

Myla

Educator (Desert Flame)
– joined the Team in 2022

I have 4 years experience working in Childcare. Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at Foundation Education. Bachelor of Arts (Sociology).
First Aid.

 I am passionate about cooking and making memories. I love to play Badminton, watch movies and spending time with family and friends.

Alice

Early Childhood Teacher (Gumnuts)
– joined the Team in 2020

I have 6 years experience. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.
First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training

Eating (trying new foods), cooking, watching movies, travelling. I love shopping with friends.

Shornie

Trainee Educator (Banksia)
– Joined the team in 2026

Working towards a Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care

I am passionate about music, creativity and finding different ways to express emotion. I love watching sunsets near the water, growing steps in self care and watching emotional animated shows

Naima

Lead Educator (Gumnut)
– joined the team in 2021

I have 5 years experience. Bachelor of Mathematics  Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training. I have a Bachelor of Mathematics teaching Math and Science overseas for 2.5 years.

My two sons Huzefaand and Zaviyarare are here at Cressy Road as well. I enjoy travelling and visiting historical sites. On my weekends you’ll find me spending time with my family and going shopping.

Beatriz

Lead Educator (Banksia)
– joined the Team in 2022

I have 11 years experience including teaching in Philippines and Singapore. Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care. I am working towards my ECT qualification.

 I love animals (especially turtles & tortoises!), learning how to cook, and sports. Weekends are spent doing outdoor activities with friends or at home binge-watching series.

Rachana

Trainee Educator (Wattle)
– joined the Team in 2026

Working towards a Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and Care. First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training

I am passionate about supporting young children’s learning, creating inclusive environments and building strong relationships with families. My future goals include completing my bachelors and bringing my family to Australia.

Claudia

Educator (ECT) (Banksia)
– joined the Team in 2021

Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (ECT) Providing First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training

I am passionate about creating an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, understood and confident to be and express themselves. On weekends you’ll find me at the beach, reading, playing video games, baking or curled up on the couch with my dogs watching tv

My future goals include studying linguistics and bilingualism, owning my own bilingual Childcare Centre and travelling to all countries.

CJ

Educator (Banksia)
– joined the Team in  2023

I have more than 5 years experience in early childhood education and care. I have Certificate III in ECEC.

I just came back from my maternity leave and my daughter Olivia has started her learning journey in Cressy Road Early Learning.

Trudie

Educator
– joined the Team in  2022

I have 3 years experience. Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.
First Aid Certificate.

Elisha

Lead Educator (Wattle)
– joined the Team in  2022

I have 3 years experience. Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care at TAFE.
First Aid Certificate. Actively working towards my Diploma in ECEC qualification.

I enjoy travelling, playing netball and watching movies.

Pauleen

Educator
– joined the Team in 2023

Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care.

As an educator, I am passionate about up lifting children’s agency and solidifying/exploring and building their own sense of identity.

My future goal is to own a farm property communally with my friends with no Wi-Fi and for our future families to go on holiday together.

Jasmine

Trainee Educator (Desert Flames)
– joined the Team in 2024

Working towards Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care.

Laura

Educator (wattle)
– joined the Team in 2023

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

I am passionate about giving children their best chance of being able to form and maintain relationships.

I am interested in nature and animals as well as cooking new foods and watching new shows/nature documentaries. On my weekends you will find me in nature either hiking or camping and when I’m not, I’m hanging with friends.

My future goals are to start my own family and purchase farming property.