Kindy Zone Manoora Educators

  • Yvonne Director & Educational Leader

    Years of Experience:   I have been in the childcare industry for 5 years
    Qualifications & Training: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Teaching)
    What I would like children to learn from me:  Every moment counts. It is not a mistake if you learn from it – It is a learning opportunity. Learning is Power.
    Why I love working with children:  Children are a blank canvas – watching the beauty of their learning is seeing the masterpiece that is them taking place – it is magical and beautiful. There is nothing as powerful as watching the synapse take place as they discover new things and build their understanding.

  • Elsa 2IC

    Years of Experience: 11 years’ experience
    Qualifications & Training: Cert III in Education & Care, currently studying Diploma
    What I would like children to learn from me:  I am a positive person and I hope that rubs off on the children in my care, and to be strong, independent, resilient little people.
    Why I love working with children:  I love watching the children grow and learning about their likes and dislikes. Watching children laugh, smile, and learn through play puts a big smile on my face.

  • Michelle 2IC & Junior Kindy room leader

    Years of Experience: 27 years’ experience
    Qualifications & Training: Diploma – enrolled in Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching
    What I would like children to learn from me:  Independence, knowledge that they can say no, or change plans if needed, and enjoyment of learning.
    Why I love working with children:   They can acquire knowledge through play-based learning and observation of peer learning.

  • Hayley Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader

    Years of Experience: 21 years experience
    Qualifications & Training: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
    What I would like children to learn from me:  To build their resilience and cope with the unexpected.
    Why I love working with children:   I love watching the children develop their different interests and watching them grow. 

  • Kari Jnr Kindy Educator

    Years of Experience: 2 years’ experience moving from trainee to educator
    Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. Enrolled to start studying for my Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me:  Compassion, resilience and to expand on their social and emotional development.
    Why I love working with children:  I love working with children because they have as much to teach me as I do them. Each child brings their own individual personality to the group.

  • Peta Jnr Kindy Educator

    Years of Experience: I have just begun my journey in Early Childhood Education
    Qualifications & Training: Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I would like the children in my care to learn how to be kind and compassionate
    Why I love working with children:  I love being able to see their learning and growth as they engage in play-based learning

  • Daljit Jnr Kindy Educator

    Years of Experience: 2 years
    Qualifications & Training: Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: To learn from me important skills for example, speaking, listening, and learning how to respect everyone.
    Why I love working with children:  I love working with children because I love interacting with them when they do activities because once they complete the activity it makes me happy, to see the children happy.

  • Rosie Kindergarten Educator

    Years of Experience: 1 year
    Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I would like children to learn to be patient and care for others. To learn to treat people how they want to be treated.
    Why I love working with children: I love seeing their happy smiling faces and seeing them learn through play. I love how curious they are about new things and how intrigued they are to know more.

  • Ira Pre-Kindy Lead Educator

    Years of Experience: 3 years
    Qualifications & Training: Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.  Short course certificates in Behavioural Management, Inclusive practices for children with additional needs and Nature Pedagogies.
    What I would like children to learn from me:  For children to learn to be more confident in many ways, to communicate and build their decision-making skills, and to become more socially and emotionally responsible.
    Why I love working with children:  I want to support children to build on and develop their current skill sets.  I love helping and observing them everyday as they grow holistically.

  • Wenning PK Educator & OSHC Room Leader

    Years of Experience: 2 years
    Qualifications & Training: Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I would like them to learn “never give up easily” from me and also, I am learning that from them.
    Why I love working with children:  Children are the future of the world, and they grow every day, they are changing every day. I can see the difference in them from their first day to now. They are full of enthusiasm and curiosity.

  • Abigail PK Educator & Cultural Leader

    Years of Experience: 30+ years
    Qualifications & Training: Associate Diploma in Community Teaching.
    What I would like children to learn from me: To help foster and develop basic life skills that the children can interpret and then adapt from a learning environment to a home environment.
    Why I love working with children: My satisfaction is helping children to achieve their personal goals in encouraging, building confidence and self-esteem when facing developmental obstacles.

  • Daysia Educator

    Years of Experience: 2 years
    Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I would like children to learn as much as I can teach them, like decision making, empathy, compassions, and how to build on their self-identities.
    Why I love working with children: I love working with children because as much as they learn from me, I learn so much from them. They are so beautiful, kind, caring, smart and incredible little human beings.

  • Natalie Educator

    Years of Experience: 22 years
    Qualifications & Training: Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: To be able to express themselves through many mediums, including their creativity, language and imaginative skills. To know that it is okay to be themselves.
    Why I love working with children:  So I can use my inner child to help children develop their understanding of world in many amazing ways. To help children to learn and become amazing little humans.

  • Songkran Educator

    Years of Experience: 5 years
    Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I would like children to learn from me and share my culture and learn about people differences and similarities.
    Why I love working with children: They can learn from me, and I can see them develop.

  • Alisha Educator

    Years of Experience: 2 years
    Qualifications & Training: Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I would like children to learn the necessary social skills to be able to interact with each other in a calm and friendly manner, so they will be able to take these skills as they progress to school and into adulthood.
    Why I love working with children: I enjoy working with children because they have so much energy and excitement for learning and having new experiences.

  • Awena Educator

    Years of Experience: 5 years
    Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me:  I would like the children to learn and also challenge themselves as an individual.
    Why I love working with children:  Children inspire me to know what their personality is like. I learn from them every day.

  • Maria Educator

    Years of Experience: 1 Year
    Qualifications & Training:  Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: I want to develop their social skills, which helps them form healthy relationships with other children or people. At early age I want them to learn how to get along with other children, share and take turns, listen to others, communicate their ideas and become independent.
    Why I love working with children:  I love working with children because I witness their development, seeing them grow and learn new things, and developing a trusting and strong relationship with the children and their family. Listening and providing comfort to children who feel misunderstood and help them to be more communicative and social. Also I like to explore inner child and join in children’s playing, singing and laughing.

  • Effie Driver

    Years of Experience: 1 year
    Qualifications & Training: Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: How to speak politely to others, and treating them with respect.
    Why I love working with children:  To learn more working with children. I love working with children and would love to learn and experience new things.

  • Charlean Driver

    Years of Experience: 6 Months
    Qualifications & Training:  About to commence studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
    What I would like children to learn from me: Patience, resilience and that it is okay to make mistakes if we learn from them.
    Why I love working with children:  Because they have so much to give. They teach as much as they learn.

  • Hilaria Driver

    Years of Experience: 1 Year
    Qualifications & Training:  N/A
    What I would like children to learn from me: I want children to learn important life lessons from me, such as respect goes both ways, kindness goes a long way and treat others the way you want to be treated. 
    Why I love working with children: I love working with children and care about them. I am hoping with my patience and display good character will someday be used in their future life.