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 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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