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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Kate
Director and Educational Leader
My name is Kate, and I am the Director/Ed Leader as well as Green Group Teacher at Bentleigh West
Kindergarten. I completed my Master of Teaching (Early Years) with the University of Melbourne.
I am passionate about teaching in the early years and assisting children to foster a lifelong love of
learning, for children to build a strong sense of self, and develop resilience to life and its challenges.
Jessica
Purple Group Teacher
My name is Jessica and I live on beautiful Bunurong Country near the beach with my three children, Sophie, Lewis and Ruby and husband Marty. My passions in the space of Early Childhood include nature, literacy, embedding Indigenous perspectives and inquiry learning. My previous career as a Nurse and a Midwife also comes into my practice as I love to empower children to know about their bodies, how they work and how to keep them healthy. When I’m not teaching, I love to head to the beach, read, go camping and on nature walks and play with my children. I cannot wait to meet you all and be part of your learning, development and play!
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Patricia
Yellow Group Teacher
My name is Patricia, but you can call me Trish! I have completed a Bachelor of Applied Science
(Health Sciences) at Deakin University, with child psychology and family studies a main focus. I then
completed my Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood) at RMIT. I have been in the industry
for over eighteen years working with both three and four year old groups. I love building
relationships with children and their families, and believe fun and laughter mixed into a play based
environment is key in building successful lifelong learners. When I am not teaching, I am kept busy
at home chasing my own two boys, Harrison aged seven and Ted aged three.
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.
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.
Kate
Green Group Teacher
My name is Kate, and I am the Director/Ed Leader as well as Green Group Teacher at Bentleigh West
Kindergarten. I completed my Master of Teaching (Early Years) with the University of Melbourne.
I am passionate about teaching in the early years and assisting children to foster a lifelong love of
learning, for children to build a strong sense of self, and develop resilience to life and its challenges.
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.