Our Staff
Our Director, Administration Officer, experienced teachers and educators come together to provide your child with a high-quality, play-based early education service and learning program. Relationships are key to children’s wellbeing and learning, and our curriculum approach focuses on the relationship between your child, the family and a their teacher/educator.
Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be...
Mariel Schattis
Director/Teacher
Karen Mills
Educational Leader/Teacher
Wendy Charlton
Administration Officer
Position: Director/Kindergarten Teacher- Nominated Supervisor
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Qualifications: Master of Education Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
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Work days: Mon/Wed, Thurs. and Fri
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I have been working with young children for the last 30 years and have been a part of Burpengary Community Kindergarten since 2013. I feel privileged to connect and engage with young children, their families and the community to create the best opportunities for learning, development and growth.
Rebecca McKenzie
Educator
Position: Kindergarten Educator and WHS Officer
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Qualifications: Diploma in Children’s Services
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Work days: Thurs, Fri
I have been working in Early Childhood for around 30 years and have loved every minute of it. The child's Kindy year is so full of growth - social, emotional and intellectual and I love being part of their journey from timid little people to confident individuals ready for school.
Position: Kindergarten Teacher/ Educational Leader
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Qualifications: Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood)
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Work days: Mon, Tues, Wed
I believe in quality play based programs for children where there is a strong sense of agency and a sense of belonging, acceptance and respect for all. I love working as a team member alongside parents and community to provide the best possible learning experiences for children.
Denise Dimmock
Lead Educator
Position: PreKindy Lead Educator/ Kindergarten Educator
Qualifications: Diploma of Children’s Services
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Work days: Mon, Tues, Wed
After 20 years working in the Early childhood industry, I have found that the simple joy children experience in the small moments has not changed. While the world has changed in so many ways, our children remain as inquisitive and open to learning as they always have.
Position: Administration Officer
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Qualifications: Certificate in Small Business Management
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Work days: Mon, Tue, Thurs
I was introduced to Burpengary Kindergarten back in 2008 when my eldest son attended the Kindergarten. In 2011 I took on the role of Secretary on the Committee and became aware of the running of the Kindy. In the role of Administration Officer today I am able to stay connected to our community and assist families.
Rebekah Jones/Carissa Crocker
Educators
Position: Inclusion support/ Pre Kindy & Kindergarten Educator
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Qualifications: Certificate III in Children’s Services
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Work days: Mon - Fri
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We welcome the enrolment of children with additional needs.
An Inclusion Support educator is part of each teaching team, which enables children with additional needs to become active members of our Kindy community.
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The Team
