
Andrew Heffernan
Manager
Approved Person
Nominated Person
Andrew has been the owner and Manager of Culburra Beach Preschool
since it’s inception in 1994.
Andrew’s duties include
liaising with FAC’s, Centrelink and the
Federal Department of Education.
Andrew also looks after general building and equipment maintenance, gardening, clerical duties (including issuing of fee receipts) and staff
supervisor. He also holds a Diploma in Business Studies, a Child Protection Course Certificate and Senior First Aid Certificate.

Linda McGuckin
ECT
Early Childhood Teacher
Linda is in the final stages of a university degree in "Early Childhood Education".
Linda joined our team in October 2019 & will assist our Director with our Educational Program.
She has current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training & has completed a course in Child Protection.
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Teresa Pizzin
Educational Leader
Shared Role
Childcare Teacher
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Teresa holds a Diploma in Children's Services & has over 32 years experience as a child care worker.
Teresa has been a Director of a small service in Sydney & has also run her own Family Day Care Service.
Teresa recently moved to the south coast & joined our team in March 2019.
She has current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training & has completed a course in Child Protection.

Donna Stacey
Educational Leader
Shared Role
Childcare Teacher
Donna is joining us from January 2017 & holds a Diploma in Child Care Studies.
Donna has over 28 years experience as an Early Childhood Educator working in various Pre School settings. More recently Donna has been working at a Pre School in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Cora Grovenor
Trainee Certificate III
Cora joined our team in November 2020.
Cora is completing a Certificate III in Children's Services with our Preschool on a 12 month contract.

Sarah Lawler
Childcare Teacher
Sarah was a previous trainee at this Pre School and has attained her Certificate III in Childcare and holds a First Aid Certificate. Sarah is currently completing her Diploma in Childrens Services. As well Sarah used to attend the Preschool as a child.

Emily Atkinson
Diploma Traineeship
Emily previously completed her Certificate III in Childcare as part of a Traineeship with our Preschool in 2017 & is currently completing a second Traineeship - Diploma in Children's Services.
As well Emily used to attend this Preschool as a child.

Tiarna Etchells
Child Care Teacher
Tiarna was a previous trainee at this Pre School on 2019 and has attained her Certificate III.
Tiarna is currently completing her Diploma in Children's Services.
She holds a First Aid Certificate.
Tiarna works as a Casual employee.

Debbie Clarke
Childcare Teacher
Casual
Debbie holds a Diploma in Children's Services & has over 30 years experience as a child care worker.
Debbie has recently moved to the south coast & joined our team in September 2020.
She has current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training & has completed a course in Child Protection.

Madison James
Certificate III
Madison was a Trainee with our Preschool for 15 months & successfully completed her Certificate III in Children's Services with our Preschool in December 2020,
Madison will continue to work for us as a casual.
She has current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis Training & has completed a course in Child Protection.
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