Our Staff
Our Director, Administration Officer, experienced teachers and educators come together to provide your child with a high-quality, play-based early education service and learning program. Relationships are key to children’s wellbeing and learning, and our curriculum approach focuses on the relationship between your child, the family and a their teacher/educator.
Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be...
Mariel Schattis
Director/Teacher
Denise Dimmock
Educator/Educational Leader
Wendy Charlton
Administration Officer
Position: Director/Kindergarten Teacher- Nominated Supervisor
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Qualifications: Master of Education Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Registered Teacher with QCT​
Work days: Mon - Fri
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I have been working with young children for the last 30 years and have been a part of Burpengary Community Kindergarten since 2013. I feel privileged to connect and engage with young children, their families and the community to create the best opportunities for learning, development and growth.
Rebecca McKenzie
Educator
Position: Kindergarten Educator and WHS Officer
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Qualifications: Diploma in Children’s Services
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Work days: Thurs, Fri
I began working in Early Childhood 20 years ago and have loved every minute of it. The child's Kindy year is so full of growth - social, emotional and intellectual and I love being part of their journey from timid little people to confident individuals ready for school.
Position: Pre Kindy and Kindergarten Educator/Educational Leader
Qualifications: Diploma of Children’s Services
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Work days: Mon, Tues, Wed
After 20 years working in the Early childhood industry, I have found that the simple joy children experience in the small moments has not changed. While the world has changed in so many ways, our children remain as inquisitive and open to learning as they always have.
Carissa Crocker
Inclusion Support Educator
Position: Inclusion support/ WHS Officer
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Qualifications: ​Diploma of Children’s Services
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Work days: Mon - Fri
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We welcome the enrolment of children with additional needs.
The Inclusion Support Educator enables children with additional needs to become active members of our Kindy community.
Position: Administration Officer
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Qualifications: Certificate in Small Business Management
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Work days: Mon, Tue, Fri
I was introduced to Burpengary Kindergarten back in 2008 when my eldest son attended the Kindergarten. In 2011 I took on the role of Secretary on the Committee and became aware of the running of the Kindy. In the role of Administration Officer today I am able to stay connected to our community and assist families.
Leigh Souter
Volunteer
Position: Kindergarten Volunteer​
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Qualifications: ​Certificate III in Children's Services
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Work days: Tues and Thurs
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We regularly welcome volunteers into our service and provide ongoing support to help them become active and valued members of our Kindy community.
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Our Class Teams
Pre Kindy Team
Kookaburras
Kindergarten Team
Rosellas
Kindergarten Team
Lorikeets
Volunteer
