OUR EDUCATORS
Our educators are highly experienced and qualified to provide children with a nurturing and engaging learning experience. All of our educators are required to hold a current Working With Children Check and First Aid certificate, and have received training in asthma and anaphylaxis management.
Maria Sorace, Teacher, educational leader and nominated supervisor
I joined Gellibrand Crescent Kindergarten in 1999 and I have a bachelor's degree in early childhood studies from the University of Melbourne. I am a supportive, passionate, and dedicated person...
Catherine Hardiker, Teacher
My name is Catherine and I will be the 3 year old kinder teacher. I graduated in 2018 from RMIT University with studies in both Primary and Early Childhood. I have...
Mindy Fan, Educator
I graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and hold a bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education. I joined the Northern Darebin Kindergarten Association (NDCKA) in 2011 as teacher/director...
Chani Weerasinghe, Co-Educator
Hi, my name is Chani. I'm a Diploma Qualified Educator and have been a co-educator at Gellibrand Crescent Kindergarten since 2016. It's a privilege to be part of such a...
Chris Hopkins, Co-Educator
My name is Chris Hopkins, I have been the co-educator at Gellibrand Crescent Kindergarten for 26 years. I hold a Certificate III in early childhood education and have many years...
Fiona Cuell, Co-Educator
Hi, my name is Fiona and I have the pleasure of working at Maryborough Avenue Kindergarten since 2016.In 2012, I completed my Certificate 3 in Education Support and began working...
Nina Cifonelli, Centre Coordinator
Hi, my name is Nina and I’m NDCKA’s Centre Coordinator. My role consists of the everyday administration of the association and making sure that everything runs smoothly on a day to...
Tracey Attards, Operations Manager
My name is Tracey Attard and I am the Operations Manager of NDCKA. My role includes supporting all the staff and the families of NDCKA and ensuring everything runs smoothly. ...
