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Staff
Director / Waratah [4yo]
Teacher – Melissa McGrath

Melissa
McGrath jointed our staff officially in 2010, however
has been a relieving teacher for us since 2007. In
2011 we welcome Melissa as our Director. Melissa
completed her Kindergarten Teaching and Primary School
Teaching training in 1993, and since has worked in a
range of early childhood services – including sessional
kindergarten, childcare and as a primary school teacher.
Melissa has 2 children, both of whom attended
Hurstbridge Preschool. Melissa advocates play
based programming and offers a calm and gentle nature
to our preschool.
4yo Teacher – Heidi
Ratje

Heidi
graduated in 2010 with her Bachelor of Early Childhood
Education. Heidi believes that kinder is a time
for preparing children for life and is a firm believer
in play based learning. Heidi is enjoying learning
with the children at Hurstbridge Pre-School and is working
towards assisting children to develop an awareness of
the environment and people around them.
Gumnuts [3yo] Teacher – Nicole
Hender

Nicole
joined our staff in 2011 and lives in Hurstbridge
with her young family. Having worked as a childcare
educator for over 15 years, Nicole's passion is
to give each child the opportunity, support and encouragement
to develop to their maximum potential. Nicole
is very interested and committed to the quality of education
that our pre-school offers and believes that a child's
learning benefits when the curriculum is connected and
reflects each child's everyday lives, interests, and
individuality.
Wattle / Waratah [4yo] Assistant
- Carole Watson

Carole Watson lives in Wattle Glen and
has been with the kinder for over 20 years. All
3 of Carole's children attended the kindergarten.
Carole has a wonderful imagination and supports the
children's play beautifully. Carole's bright and happy
personality brings a lovely harmony to the kinder.
Wattle / Waratah [4yo] Assistant
- Roz McCormack

Roz has lived in Hurstbridge since
2002 with her 3 (grown-up) children, and loves the Hurstbridge
lifestyle! Roz has always wanted to work with
children, and completed her Certificate III in Children's
Services in 2007. During this study, Roz completed
her placement with us here at Hurstbridge Preschool,
then later joined us as a permanent staff member in
2009. Roz brings with her fantastic organisational
skills as well as a genuine love/care for all of our
children.
Gumnuts [3yo] Year Old Group
Assistant - Dini Shepherd

Dini Shepherd has been our very special
3-year-old group Assistant since 1976. Dini is
a very caring, creative, highly valued colleague and
friend who provides exceptional service and support
to our Gumnut children, parents, Carlene and the 3 year
old program. As a parent of 2 sons who attended
the Hurstbridge Preschool, Dini has also been one of
the many past parents who made sure their children attended
the Preschool by lining up in the then long overnight
queues for enrolment day!
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