Meet The Team
Shay Gilliland
Director and Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
I have been an early childhood teacher since 2003 and am passionate about the early years and setting your child up for success in education. I am a mother of three very energetic boys and we love exploring the great outdoors.
Tara Bernie
Educator in Blue group (Mon, Tues and alt Wed)
Associate Degree in Education
I have had the privilege of working with children for 10 years. Kindergarten is the very first chapter of your child’s schooling journey. I have my own beautiful family with three children of my own.
Tara "Tat" Twomey
Educator in Blue Group (Mon, Tues and alt Wed)
Bachelor of Learning Management
I am a mother to three girls, but before becoming a mum, I worked in special education. Two of my girls have attended Kookaburra Creek, and now I'm excited to be here too.
Judy Larsen
Inclusion Support
Blue Group (Mon, Tues and alt Wed)
Nicole Long
Administration Officer
I am married with two children. I volunteered as President back in 2016. I loved it so much that I applied for and became the Administration Officer.
Laine Bawden
Educator in Red Group (Thurs, Fri and alternate Wed)
Diploma in Early Childhood
I have a son of my own and I have worked within the Early Childhood industry since 2015, I love watching children learn and grow.
Rosie Corones
Inclusion Support in Red Group
(Thurs, Fri and alternate Wed)
Sharon Mcdonald
Volunteer in Red Group
Zeah Hunt
Teacher in Blue Group ( alternate Wed)