Experienced and Qualified Staff

Please note all teachers and educators at the Pre School are DoCS’s Mandatory reporters.

  • Management Committee

    President: Patricia Banyer

    Vice President: Catherine Wiencke

    Treasurer: Clare MacGregor

    Secretary: Emma Maleklou

    Ordinary Committee Members: Chontelle Ninness, Christian Watts, Sue Ray & Tiffany Johnson

    Management Committee

    L to R - Christian Watts, Chontelle Ninness, Emma Maleklou, Trish Banyer, Catherine Wiencke, Tiffany Johnson and Sue Ray

  • Director & Nominated Supervisors
    Elizabeth Price

    Elizabeth Price

    Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education, Grad. Cert Inclusive Education)

    Kareen Higgins

    Kareen Higgins

    Diploma in Childhood Education and Care, currently studying Early Childhood Teaching. Educational Leader in the service.

  • Administration Team
    Robyn Beggs

    Robyn Beggs

    Certificate IV in Bookkeeping. Bookkeeper in the Office. Currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

    Calida Holstein

    Calida Holstein

    Certificate IV Secretarial Studies.  Administrative Assistant in the Office.

  • Pre School (3 to 5 years of age)
    • Dapin Room
      Rashelle Franks

      Rashelle Franks

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Dapin Room and Outdoor Room Leader.

      Tyler Cook

      Tyler Cook

      Currently studying Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Dapin Room.

      Kathryn Sterling

      Kathryn Sterling

      Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Primary Education.

      Room Leader & Early Childhood Teacher in the Dapin Room.

      Louise Thurgood

      Louise Thurgood

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Cook in the Kitchen. Educator in the Dapin Room.

      Tiffany Johnson

      Tiffany Johnson

      Currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Dapin Room.

    • Gawul Room
      Jenny Robinson

      Jenny Robinson

      Bachelor of Education degree. 

      Early Childhood Teacher and Room Leader in the Gawul Room.

      Amie Jacobs

      Amie Jacobs

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Service. Cook in the Kitchen and Educator in the Gawul room.

      Hailey-Jo Gruisinga

      Hailey-Jo Gruisinga

      Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. Educator in the Gawul Room

      Angelica McCurday

      Angelica McCurday

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Gawul Room.

      Breanna Richards

      Breanna Richards

      Breanna is currently studying her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

  • Early Years Learning Centre (0-3 years of age)
    • Banggu Room
      Sharon Simpao

      Sharon Simpao

      Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Banggu Room.

      Taleah Higgins

      Taleah Higgins

      TVET Trainee studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

      Kasey Wilson

      Kasey Wilson

      Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Room Leader and Educator in the Banggu room

      Summer Edwards

      Summer Edwards

      Currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Banggu Room.

    • Yapii Room
      Lucy Byron

      Lucy Byron

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Room Leader and Educator in the Yapii Room.

      Carla Saunders

      Carla Saunders

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.  Educator for Gloucester Mobile Supported Playgroup & Early Years Learning Centre.

      Taleah Higgins

      Taleah Higgins

      TVET Trainee studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

      Summer Edwards

      Summer Edwards

      Currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Banggu Room.

      Tanecia Westley

      Tanecia Westley

      Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Yapii Room.

  • Additional Educators
    Rachael Sommerville

    Rachael Sommerville

    Currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Casual Educator in the Service.

  • Ancillary Staff
    Louise Thurgood

    Louise Thurgood

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Cook in the Kitchen. Educator in the Dapin Room.

    Amie Jacobs

    Amie Jacobs

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Service. Cook in the Kitchen and Educator in the Gawul room.

    Jacqueline Girrard (Jacquie)

    Jacqueline Girrard (Jacquie)

    Cleaner in the Preschool.

    Kelly Putan

    Kelly Putan

    Gardener and casual Cleaner in the Early Years Learning Centre.

    Tina Pastor

    Tina Pastor

  • Supported Mobile Playgroup
    Tyler Cook

    Tyler Cook

    Currently studying Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Dapin Room.

    Carla Saunders

    Carla Saunders

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.  Educator for Gloucester Mobile Supported Playgroup & Early Years Learning Centre.

    Tanecia Westley

    Tanecia Westley

    Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. Educator in the Yapii Room.

Gloucester Pre School & Early Years Learning Centre
52 Hume Street Gloucester NSW 2422