Our Staff

Come meet our staff members at the Kindergarten!

I became part of the Kindergarten’s Community in January 2004 and it is a privilege to be a part of such a remarkable Community Kindergarten. I first started working with children over 30 years ago and believe I have been extremely fortunate to be involved in a career that I am so very proud of. As a parent myself I am deeply aware that what is truly important in our lives is happy, caring and healthy families.

Our goal is for our Kindergarten to become YOUR Kindergarten and so we create a calm, caring and healthy environment for all our families to be a part of. We have an incredible team of educators with years of knowledge and dedication to early childhood education. We are a team committed to supporting and being involved with the people that make up our community. We look forward to welcoming you into our Kindergarten’s Family.

~ Michele

This is a beautiful kindergarten community and I have loved being a part of it for many, many
years. Early Childhood Education is my passion and it is a wonderful feeling to love what you do each and every day.

~ Jodie

Michele Hoskins

Co-Director / Educator
Nominated Supervisor
Educational Leader

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Works: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Jodie Clark

Co-Director / Educator

Nominated Supervisor

Educational Leader

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Works: Monday, Tuesday and

Wednesday

Mermaid Waters Community Kindergarten has been a part of my life since 1984 – my home away from home, where the staff have become my dear friends, and an extension of my own family. Families have come and gone and I feel privileged to be a small part of their journey towards school - my own children; nieces; nephews and friends’ children; children of past kindergarten children and; grandchildren of past staff have all attended over the years. All this adds up to a place where I love to work and share my life and love of art and gardening. I have enjoyed all of the families and children who have walked through our doors.

~ Alanna

Alanna
Swanson

Educator

Cert II (Childcare)

Works: Thursday, Friday and alternate Wednesdays

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I have had the pleasure of working in the early childhood industry since 2001 and feel so fortunate to be able to spend my days being a part of the magic of the preschool years.

I love sharing the joy of discovery and believe that children learn best through play and opportunities to explore and create.

~ Victoria

I have had the pleasure of working in the Early Childhood Industry since 2001 and feel so fortunate to be able to spend my days being a part of the magic of the preschool years.

I love sharing the joy of discovery and believe that children learn best through play and hands on opportunities to explore and create.

I have been a part of the Mermaid Waters Community Kindergarten since 1995, beginning as a parent and then fortunate to become a staff member. It is an absolute privilege to be involved and supported by our whole team.

I work part time across both groups with my passion lying in cooking with the children. Imparting my knowledge of healthy eating utilising our very own Kitchen Garden.

~ Clare

Clare Georgopoulos

Educator

Cert III (Early Childhood)

Works: Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays

I commenced here at the Kindergarten in January 2004 in the Office Administration role. The Kindergarten is the best office environment to work in.

This is a beautiful Kindergarten setting with dedicated early childhood educators. I love seeing the children’s smiling faces each kindergarten day. I am at the centre Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s and Thursday’s.

~ Julie