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Our Teaching Team  

Our qualified staff have extensive early childhood experience and are committed to providing programs that allow children to learn through play by engaging in experiences that are relevant and challenging for them.  We are dedicated to creating a happy, safe and secure environment for every child.

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Angela

Director 
Educational Leader 

                                                                                     Master of Education, Monash University
                                                                            Bachelor of Educa
tional Studies, Monash University
                                                          Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood Education, University of Melbourne
                                                                         Diploma in Children’s Services, University of Melbourne
 
Angela has more than 30 years teaching experience working in the early childhood sector in a wide variety of settings including community kindergartens, early learning centres and universities. She has also held a number of leadership and management roles including university sessional lecturer, director, nominated supervisor, educational leader, arts specialists, curator of children’s art exhibitions and sustainability officer.

 

Angela brings a wealth of experience in contemporary early childhood theories and practices. She designs curriculums that focus on reciprocal relationships, understanding children and families as capable and competent learners with place and connection to country. She embeds the United Nations Sustainability Goals into the community projects, curriculum materials and resources. She has a deep passion for the arts and believes children learning in and through the arts as a way of expressing their ideas, thoughts and opinions as they discover and interpret the world. Angela continues to supported teachers and pre-service teachers through coaching and mentoring.

She loves working with families in community kindergartens where local support and lifelong  friendships are created. Angela has a passion for mid-century architecture, visiting art galleries and museums.

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Nichole 
Purple Group Teacher
 

My name is Nichole and I am the Purple Group Teacher here at Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I studied my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Charles Sturt University.

I have worked many years in private and not-for-profit kinder’s before finding my home here at Bentleigh West Kindergarten over eight years ago.

In my spare time I enjoying keeping fit at the gym, shopping, nail art, going to the movies, cooking up a storm, travelling and spending time with my family and friends.

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Rachel
Yellow Group Teacher
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Hi there! My name is Rachel, I have a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, obtained from Victoria University. I'm looking forward to teaching Yellow group in 2023 and beyond. 

I love this work, engaging children in enjoyable literacy and numeracy games, providing them with a positive start to their education. I love seeing children being busy, engaged, making friends and being creative. I want them to feel safe and cared for every day.

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Ann 
Yellow & Purple Group Educator

My name is Ann and I am a 4 year old co-educator. I’m the ‘granny’ of the group having already seen my three children through Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I’m here Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In my spare time I head for the gym, the beach for a walk, the golf course or a comfy chair with a good book. I have six grandchildren with whom I spend lots of time.

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Anne
Yellow & Purple Group Educator

Hi, my name is Anne and I've lived in this area all my life.

I have 3 children Kelly, Luke and Beau. They are all grown up now. I enjoy music, dance, storytelling and I have worked in kindergartens all my career. I enjoy setting up dramatic play areas. I love animals and enjoy walking. I enjoy taking my dogs to the park and I like to keep active, so I joined a Zumba class.

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Rachel
Green Group Teacher

Hi there! My name is Rachel, I have a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, obtained from Victoria University. I'm looking forward to teaching Green group in 2023 while Sophia is on Maternity Leave.

I love this work, engaging children in enjoyable literacy and numeracy games, providing them with a positive start to their education. I love seeing children being busy, engaged, making friends and being creative. I want them to feel safe and cared for every day.

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Sue
Green Group Educator

Hello, my name is Sue. I enjoy working with children and watching them grow and flourish. It’s very rewarding. In my spare time, I enjoy doing craft work, going for coffee, movies and dinner with family and friends.

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Hong
Teacher - Relief
Group: All Groups

Hi, my name is Hong. I was delighted to join Bentleigh West Kindergarten team as a relief educator in 2021 while working permanently 2 days/ a week at a Kinder in Moorabbin. I strongly believe that providing a sense of being safe, valued and respected for children will flourish happy, enthusiastic and curious learners, so in my role I ensure to build each child’s sense of belonging by establishing warm, nurturing and trusting relationship.

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Jill
Teacher - Relief
Group: All Groups

My name is Jill and I began working at Bentleigh West Kinder during 2021. I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood and a Diploma of Children’s Services. I have taught both three and four year old groups of children in standalone kindergartens. I have also been employed as a reliever through an agency in private ELC settings in schools. In my spare time I am busy walking my dogs who are Australian Shepherds. I love reading, practicing my meditation skills and catching up with friends for lunch or dinner.

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Sophia 

Teacher
Currently on Maternity Leave 

Hi my name is Sophia and and I am the Green Group teacher at BWK. I love the community feel at Bentleigh West Kinder and have thoroughly enjoyed building partnerships with the wonderful team of staff and many families over the years. In my spare time, I enjoy catching up with my family and friends, going on day trips, retail therapy and eating out. 

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