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Natashja Treveton - Director (March - Sept 2010)/Early Childhood Educator

I have been at Woodrising Community Preschool and Child Care Centre since 2002 and am currently the Director of the centre. I gained a Diploma of Community Services in 2004 and am working towards a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood). I'm extremely passionate about early childhood education, particularly outdoor play and connecting children with the natural world. I am a dedicated advocate for children and strongly believe in children’s rights to enjoy childhood and learn through their play. I have been instrumental in implementing most of the centre's environmental and cultural programs and was the driving force to get our OOSH up and running!
 
I have a son Tomas who is almost 9 and my partner Greg and I are expecting a son in October 2010! I love scuba diving, travelling, music and reading.

Nicole Sheehan - Director (Maternity Leave)/Early Childhood Educator

I have been at the centre since June 2003 and took on the role of Director in January 2006. I completed a Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services) in 2003 and a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) in 2008. I am passionate about children learning through play and love traditional, open ended and timber toys.

My partner Arron and I have a son named Bodhi who was born in March 2010 and an 8year old Labrador named Ares. I love spending time outdoors and enjoy reading, photography and scrapbooking.

Ashley Murray - Early Childhood Educator (Part Time - Long Day Care and OOSH)

Belinda Bailey -Early Childhood Educator(Maternity Leave until March 2010)

Chris Taylor - Early Childhood Educator (Part Time - Long Day Care)

Corrine Commanduer - Early Childhood Educator (Maternity Leave)

Dillon Moder - Early Childhood Educator (Part Time - OOSH)

Gavin Lloyd - Early Childhood Educator/OHS Officer (Full Time - Long Day Care and OOSH)

Jessica Cahyadi - Early Childhood Educator/Art Specialist Teacher (Maternity Relief)

Kylie Shoesmith - Early Childhood Educator (Part Time - Long Day Care)

I have been working at Woodrising for 1 year. I started as a casual, building a beautiful and natural rapport with the staff and children. At present I work part time and adores the children I am working with. I come from a large family, have always been around young children and have a fun loving and playful nature.  I am currently focusing on training related to special education which I love. I am also very passionate about music  (you will often see me singing and dancing madly with the children!) and dedicate a lot of time to make music and dance a regular part of the routine at the centre.

I am also a mum to 3 amazing children who always inspire me with their creativity and adventures!

Karen (Kaz) Caddies - Early Childhood Educator (Full Time - Long Day Care)

I have been in the early childhood profession since 1996 and have a Diploma of Children's Services. I have been at the centre since 2005, during which time I completed a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood). My passion lies with gardening , doing yoga with the children storytelling and music. I also have the professional goal of becoming a Director.

I am a mad supporter of St Kilda Saints AFL team and love reading, exercising and scrapbooking.

Kylie Morrison - Early Childhood Educator (Maternity Relief - Long Day Care)

Nicole Reid - Early Childhood Educator (Part time - Long Day Care)

I have worked at the centre for over 9 years and currently work on Monday and Tuesday. I have a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and also work casually for a special education program. I love watching the children learn new things and develop friendships and love reading at least 1 story a day!

I also have 2 wonderful girls who are now at "big school" so I love coming to work to spend time with my little people!!

Natalie Archbold - Early Childhood Educator/Outdoor Specialist Teacher (Full time - Long Day Care)

I have been at the centre for close to four years, I love my job and find it very rewarding and love that each day there is something new to learn. During my time at the centre I have grown both as a teacher and a person. I have completed a Certificate III and am currently completing my Diploma through an on the job traineeship. I am fortunate to have particpated in lots of training and am the centre's Outdoor Specialist Teacher. I am passionate about creating natural learning spaces that nurture children's sense of wonder and letting children explore the environment through bushwalking, tending to our veggie gardens and caring for our chickens and ducks.

Rebecca Forrest - Administrative Assistant

Virginia Carlow - Early Childhood Educator (Part Time - Long Day Care)

I fell into child care quiet unexpectedly and discovered a very rewarding career. I am a local to the area, and am Mum to 2 beautiful kids and am honoured to be an advocate for young children. I appreciates the challenges faced by families andwill try to the best of my ability to meet each childs/families circumstances with understanding and/or humour as the situation governs, because lets face it "sometimes we gotta laugh to keep from crying, right?!"