Our Team

Our most valuable resource are our passionate and highly qualified educators. Their exceptional skills and dedication create a happy and fulfilling environment for all children. Each of our team members bring their own unique ideas and enthusiasm to BCCC, providing the children with an enriching program in all areas of their interest and development.

Kerry

Director, Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (0-8)

I have 40 years experience working with children of all ages. I have been the Director of BCCC since March 2007 .

I am passionate about Early Childhood Education as I love being a part of children’s wonder and excitement as they discover, explore and create their world.

I understand the importance of team work, recognising strengths in others and ensuring enough access to resources to create rich vibrant environments that support learning

Lucy

Office Administrator, Bachelor of Business, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I have worked at BCCC for over 2 years, but my ties to the Centre start from when I attended the Centre as a child, and through the years with my two boys attending the centre. I went back to University to study social work at the start of 2022 and decided to change occupations to make the work/study/mum life balance more manageable. I am grateful that I have been able to job share the role in the office with Trish. I enjoy spending time in the rooms with the children from time to time, but also helping families with any queries they have in regards to their child’s care or accounts, as well as managing the administration side of the business.

Trish

Office Administrator, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I started working in the office at BCCC in 1996, with my daughter attending the centre at the same time. In 2004 I decided to have a break before returning again in 2010, and have been here since.

I have enjoyed getting to know children and their families over the years and working alongside a great team of educators in a beautiful setting.

Peta

Educational Leader, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

As the educational leader at Bangalow Children's Centre and a preschool teacher at Wallum Preschool, I bring a wealth of experience from my extensive career in early childhood education. Having worked in diverse settings, including family day care, special education, primary school and community long day care, I am dedicated to fostering enriching and play-based learning environments. My role allows me to integrate ideas from various services, enhancing our approach to education. Passionate about empowering children with agency in their learning, I strive to create experiences that inspire and nurture young minds. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the beautiful Northern Rivers, practicing yoga, and keeping fit.

Fiona

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Certificate in Childcare, Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies), Certificate in Professional Children’s Writing, Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History

I have 30 years experience, with 28 of these at BCCC.

I love building trusting relationships with children and their families, helping children to build their confidence while learning and exploring new things. I enjoy teaching children through storytelling.

I am passionate about genealogy, history and visiting historic sites. I also keep busy on the farm looking after horses, cows, chooks, budgies, dogs and cats!

Tracey

Bachelor of Education (Primary), Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood

I have worked at BCCC since 2008.

I have always been interested in child development, particularly the unique qualities each child inhibits. I am compassionate and empathetic in my approach to engaging with children, and conscious of catering to the diverse needs of children I have the privilege to work with.

I love keeping active, training at the gym and spending time with my family.

Kimberley

Diploma of Early Childhood

I love to be able to collaborate with families to recognise children's strengths and to work together to build on children's interests. I really enjoy providing sensory experiences where I can explore with the children and share in their learning, wonder and joy. 

Nina

Certificate III in Children's Services, Teachers assistant

I am passionate about supporting children's holistic development and wellbeing. I offer yoga and meditation techniques that connect the mind, body and soul, infusing a sense of calm and peace in the children and their learning environment. This enriches their ability to focus and learn.

My gentle, soft nurturing nature guides the children in developing positive dispositions for learning such as patience, empathy and curiosity. My healthy lifestyle gently influences children to bring balance to each day. 

Deborah

Diploma in Children’s Services

I have worked at BCCC for around 24 years, undertaking my study to become an educator as a mature-age student. I have also worked picking avocado’s at Coopers Lane, Share & Care Nursery, Lois Lane Shoes and at the Great Northern Hotel as an entrée chef.

I love to create aesthetically pleasing, thought provoking scenarios and environments to involve and encourage children to build upon it. To inspire and nurture the child’s mind to its potential.

Debby

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

Hello! I'm Deborah, and I hail from Canada, but my passion for early childhood education truly blossomed here in Australia. It brings me great joy to see children light up as they accomplish challenging tasks and navigate the adventures life brings. My goal is to create a positive and inviting atmosphere where children feel safe, secure, and supported. I especially love fostering holistic learning opportunities and encouraging open-ended play where imagination can flourish. Let's work together to support your child's exciting journey of learning and discovery.

Angela

Certificate III in Community Services (Children’s Services)

Angela has been working at BCCC for 19 years and has experience working with all age groups. Ange loves working with children, she has a kind and generous nature, and is often sought out by the children for cuddles and comfort.

Ange enjoys collecting children’s books and reading them to the children, often purposely extending on interests or themes the children may have expressed. Ange enjoys planning activities for the children; including engaging them in fun movement, parachute and beanbag games and sandcastle volcano’s!

In her spare time, Ange enjoys baking and reading.

Lou

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Bio Coming Soon!

Helen

Master Of Education, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies), International - Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy, Diploma in Nursery Nursing

I have 30 years experience working with children, with almost 10 of these at BCCC.

I love children’s natural curiosity and creativity and enjoy providing opportunities for children to play, explore, experiment and discover. I enjoy making connections with children, their families and the community.

I have a lot of knowledge, training and experience in working with children with additional needs and am passionate about helping children to develop their emotional intelligence, social skills and resilience.  I take pride in introducing and practising different meditation, mindfulness and breathing techniques for children to use in their daily lives.

Jag

Certificate III in Children’s Services

I have 12 years experience working in Early Childhood Education, with 9 of those being at the wonderful BCCC.

I bring positivity and joy to my workplace, and I love learning alongside the children, sharing our knowledge together- you can learn a lot from children. I am particularly interested in indigenous culture, nature and the earth and our connection with it, and love sharing these interests with the children. You will often see me with a bunch of little gardeners at the vegetable patch, or collecting sticks to whittle into various creations!

My interests include surfing, gardening, psychology through astrology.

Breanna

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood)

I have been working in the education profession as a casual primary school teacher for 2 years, and in early childhood education at BCCC for the past 18 months.

I love working with young children and enjoy observing how they interact with the world around them. Each day is exciting and I love creating new learning opportunities for the children to explore their natural curiosity and wonder. 

I am passionate about educating children through art, music and imaginative play experiences. I believe that I am a positive, warm and nurturing person and I strive to build secure and trusting relationships with children and their families. When I am not at work I enjoy travelling, pilates, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

Rachel

Certificate III in Children’s Services

Bio Coming Soon!

Christina

Bio coming soon!

Olivia

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

I have worked in the industry for around 7 years and at BCCC for almost 2.

I value the importance of the early learning years and creating spaces of children that are safe, supportive and reflect their interests and development.

My interests outside of work include spending time with my daughter, the environment, yoga and natural medicine.

Natalia

Bio coming soon!

Rochelle

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I finished my certificate in 2022 and have been working at BCCC since 2020. My family and I moved to the Byron shire 8 years ago from Sydney. My youngest daughter, Lola spent two years at BCCC before starting at Bangalow Public. I was drawn to the centre as it seemed like such a nice environment to work in, and I love children so making a career change made sense.

Maria

Degree in Pre-Primary Education

I am dedicated to fostering children’s holistic growth and wellbeing through creativity and hands-on activities like arts and crafts. These experiences inspire self-expression, imagination, and a sense of calm while enriching their focus and engagement in learning. 

With a kind and nurturing demeanor, I encourage children to develop essential traits such as patience, empathy, and curiosity. My commitment to a balanced and healthy lifestyle serves as a gentle influence, helping children approach each day with mindfulness and positivity. 

I cherish the innocence, wonder, and vibrant energy that children radiate, as it teaches me to embrace the present moment. Building meaningful connections and creating a safe, welcoming space where they feel confident to express themselves is what I find most rewarding about working with children. 

Cecile

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

I have been a part of the industry for over 5 years. During this time, I have worked in a boutique childcare centre, nannied for various families and volunteered in orphanages and schools in Tanzania. I love that children are so present, honest and unconditionally themselves. Their sense of wonder, unique perspective of the world and ability to recognise the magic in the little things continues to amaze me everyday. I am very passionate about play-based learning and embedding nature and its special elements within learning spaces and environments. 

When I’m not at work, you’ll find me going for a dip in the ocean, strolling through the Mullum farmers market or enjoying the sunset alongside my family and friends.

Moka

Diploma of Children’s Services

Bio Coming Soon!

Tara

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I am dedicated to providing high quality care that is respectful & positive, so that children feel safe, secure & supported. I am passionate about play-based learning, & endlessly fascinated by the ways in which children respond to their world, seeking out challenges and opportunities to learn. I strive to be a careful observer of this learning as it unfolds, so that I may support its continuation in ways that are meaningful to each individual child. 

Michael

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (currently studying)

Michael graduated from the Lismore Conservatorium in 2008, then taught drama at the Con. In 2016 he went to the UK to study Directing at LAMDA.

Michael is also a professional performer, writer and director having worked in Stage, TV and Film. In 2009 he moved to Hong Kong and during that time appeared on stage in Hamlet, Les Miserables and A Christmas Carol. On TV he played the role of Johann Sebastian Bach in All About Music-Bach and composed two original musicals, one that was taken to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the other was staged with The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong.

Michael is committed to unleashing Children's creativity and believes that drama can help anyone and everyone.

Ellie

Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)

I have been working at BCCC full-time since Feb 2024 in the Jingi Walla room.

Hailing from small town Rangiora, New Zealand, I began my teaching journey in 2011 quickly finding immense joy in the day-to-day life of being an ECE teacher. Over the years I have explored a diverse range of early childhood settings including stints as a nanny overseas, several different roles in long day care and alpine mountain based childcare centres both in New Zealand and Canada where we would teach children to ski.

Surprisingly, what brought me to Australia was the snow. After finishing working a winter season in Thredbo in 2021 I moved to Northern Rivers wanting to continue my career in teaching. Working alongside my wee friends and their families is such a privilege, I love to be a part of building trusting relationships, the daily rituals and caretaking routines of babies and toddlers and seeing the world through their eyes. I continue to strive towards embracing a slow pedagogy; being a witness to learning, focusing on a holistic approach, prioritising active listening and observing their unique ways of communicating.

Clare

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

I have worked at BCCC for around 5 years and before this I worked in early childhood education in London for a year.

I am warm, caring and love to laugh. I enjoy knowing we are educating future generations of children, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity.

My interests are cooking and theatre, frequenting museums and art galleries, and travelling.

Laura

Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

After working exclusively as a Speech Therapist for 20 years in my hometown Barcelona, in 2020 I moved with my family to Australia where I completed a Master in Special Education. Currently, I am studying the Certificate III in Early Childhood and Care.

I’m passionate about supporting children, especially those who need extra care. Building strong, positive relationships based on trust and respect is key to creating nurturing environments where children can thrive. I love finding unique ways to engage children and help them reach their full potential.

Chelsie

Diploma of Community Services (Children’s Services)

Bio Coming Soon!

Tina

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Bio coming Soon!