Our Educational Family
As a Preschool we recognise that high quality care and education is only possible with high Educator/child ratios and highly qualified trained Educators. As a team we strive to continue our professional journey by attending regular training opportunities. There are 12 members of our Educational Family.
Natalie (Nat) Caslick
Early Childhood Educator / Nominated Supervisor / Director
Natalie first began at Branxton Preschool in 1995. Natalie has a Bachelor of Education Early Childhood.
Alison (Ali) O'Donnell
Office Administrator / Director's Assistant
Alison first began at Branxton Preschool in 2015. Alison has a Bachelor of Business.
Muriel (Muz) Clark
Early Childhood Educator / Educational Leader / Wonnarua Room Leader
Muriel began at Branxton Preschool in 2008. Muriel has a Bachelor of Teaching.
Melynda (Mindi) Newton
Early Childhood Educator / Dallanjir Room Leader
Melynda began at Branxton Preschool in 2007. Melynda has a Diploma in Children's Services (Early Childhood Education & Care) and she also holds a Bachelor of Fine Art.
Amie Wright
Early Childhood Educator
Amie began at Branxton Preschool in 2018. Amie has a Certificate III and Diploma in Children's Services and is an Educator in the Dallanjir Room.
Olivia (Liv) Barnes
Early Childhood Educator
Olivia began at Branxton Preschool in 2016. Olivia has a Certificate III in Children's Services and is an Educator in the Wonnarua Room.
Elecia Allen
Early Childhood Educator
Elecia began at Branxton Preschool in 2016 as a Learning Support Worker. Elecia has a Certificate III in Children's Services and a Diploma in Children's Services and is an Educator in the Wonnarua Room on Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's in a job share position with Pam.
Anne Porter
Early Childhood Educator
Anne began at Branxton Preschool at the end of 2014. Anne has a Diploma in Children's Services and is an Educator in the Wonnarua Room on Wednesday's, Thursday's and Friday's in a job share position with Melanie.
Samantha (Sam) Pawley
Early Childhood Educator / Learning Support Worker
Samantha began at Branxton Preschool in 2010 as a Trainee and began working as a Learning Support Worker in 2014. Samantha has a Certificate III in Children's Services. She works in the Dallanjir Room.
Kirstie Jacka
Early Childhood Educator / Learning Support Worker
Kirstie began at Branxton Preschool in 2018. Kirstie has a Certificate III and Diploma in Children's Services. She works in the Wonnarua Room.
Pamela (Pam) Alexander
Early Childhood Educator
Pamela began at Branxton Preschool at the end of 2013. Pamela has a Certificate III in Children's Services. She is an Educator in the Dallanjir Room on Monday's and Tuesday's in a job share position with Elecia.
Melanie (Mel) Matthews
Early Childhood Educator
Melanie began at Branxton Preschool at the end of 2006. Melanie has a Diploma in Children's Services and also holds a Bachelor of Teaching. She is an Educator in the Wonnarua Room on Monday's and Tuesday's in a job share position with Anne.
Tara Hamson
Early Childhood Educator
Tara began at Branxton Preschool on 2010. Tara has a Certificate III in Children's Services. She is an Educator in the Wonnarua Room on a Wednesday. Tara relieves our Educational Leader on this day.