Our Team

Our most valuable resource are our passionate and highly qualified educators. Their exceptional skills and dedication create a happy and fulfilling environment for all children. Each of our team members bring their own unique ideas and enthusiasm to BCCC, providing the children with an enriching program in all areas of their interest and development.

Kerry

Director, Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching (0-8)

I have 40 years experience working with children of all ages. I have been the Director of BCCC since March 2007 .

I am passionate about Early Childhood Education as I love being a part of children’s wonder and excitement as they discover, explore and create their world.

I understand the importance of team work, recognising strengths in others and ensuring enough access to resources to create rich vibrant environments that support learning

Lucy

Office Administrator, Bachelor of Business, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I have worked at BCCC for over 2 years, but my ties to the Centre start from when I attended the Centre as a child, and through the years with my two boys attending the centre. I went back to University to study social work at the start of 2022 and decided to change occupations to make the work/study/mum life balance more manageable. I am grateful that I have been able to job share the role in the office with Trish. I enjoy spending time in the rooms with the children from time to time, but also helping families with any queries they have in regards to their child’s care or accounts, as well as managing the administration side of the business.

Trish

Office Administrator, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I started working in the office at BCCC in 1996, with my daughter attending the centre at the same time. In 2004 I decided to have a break before returning again in 2010, and have been here since.

I have enjoyed getting to know children and their families over the years and working alongside a great team of educators in a beautiful setting.

Kimberley

Diploma of Early Childhood

I love to be able to collaborate with families to recognise children's strengths and to work together to build on children's interests. I really enjoy providing sensory experiences where I can explore with the children and share in their learning, wonder and joy. 

Nina

Certificate III in Children's Services, Teachers assistant, 12 years experience.

I am passionate about supporting children's holistic development and wellbeing. I offer yoga and meditation techniques that connect the mind, body and soul, infusing a sense of calm and peace in the children and their learning environment. This enriches their ability to focus and learn.

My gentle, soft nurturing nature guides the children in developing positive dispositions for learning such as patience, empathy and curiosity. My healthy lifestyle gently influences children to bring balance to each day. 

Raine

Diploma of Children’s Services

I have 22 years experience caring for children, 18 years of these working with under 2’s.

I love engaging with children, supporting them to reach their full potential, in a nurturing environment. I am excited by possibilities and growth, of the children and of myself and the opportunities to explore on own terms and at own pace.

Outside of BCCC, I am interested in ceramics and theatre and costume. I love sharing new experiences with the children involving clay, encouraging and supporting all age groups to engage, experiment and achieve through process.

Libby

Diploma of Early Childhood, currently studying Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

I have 20 years experience working in Early Childhood Education, 10 of those at BCCC.

Working with young children is extremely rewarding, brings me so much joy and amazes me daily.  I just adore children’s curiosity, wonder and awe about the world around them, a trait I think that all adults should hold on to! Working with children teaches me new things every day as I provide them with opportunities to spark interests, inspire inquisitiveness and support learning and discovery along the way.

I believe nature, art, music and movement are essential in a child’s development, and I love to incorporate these daily. My happy, nurturing, empathetic personality allows me to form strong, secure bonds with children in my care. I have a great understanding and passion for the importance of children’s mental health and emotional development, as well as working with children who need additional support.

Angela

Certificate III in Community Services (Children’s Services)

Angela has been working at BCCC for 19 years and has experience working with all age groups. Ange loves working with children, she has a kind and generous nature, and is often sought out by the children for cuddles and comfort.

Ange enjoys collecting children’s books and reading them to the children, often purposely extending on interests or themes the children may have expressed. Ange enjoys planning activities for the children; including engaging them in fun movement, parachute and beanbag games and sandcastle volcano’s!

In her spare time, Ange enjoys baking and reading.

Lou

Bio coming!

Tracey

Bachelor of Education (Primary), Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood

I have worked at BCCC since 2008.

I have always been interested in child development, particularly the unique qualities each child inhibits. I am compassionate and empathetic in my approach to engaging with children, and conscious of catering to the diverse needs of children I have the privilege to work with.

I love keeping active, training at the gym and spending time with my family.

Clare

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

I have worked at BCCC for around 5 years and before this I worked in early childhood education in London for a year.

I am warm, caring and love to laugh. I enjoy knowing we are educating future generations of children, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity.

My interests are cooking and theatre, frequenting museums and art galleries, and travelling.

Deborah

Diploma in Children’s Services

I have worked at BCCC for around 24 years, undertaking my study to become an educator as a mature-age student. I have also worked picking avocado’s at Coopers Lane, Share & Care Nursery, Lois Lane Shoes and at the Great Northern Hotel as an entrée chef.

I love to create aesthetically pleasing, thought provoking scenarios and environments to involve and encourage children to build upon it. To inspire and nurture the child’s mind to its potential.

Sarah

Bachelor of Teaching (0-5 Years), Masters in Child Play Therapy

During my career I have worked with children of all ages within both private and community based services. I have been at Bangalow Community Children’s Centre for 12 years, working primarily with the 3-4 and 0-2 age groups.

I have always been drawn to young children. I  empathise with them and am intrigued by their uniqueness and inquisitive natures . I believe it is a privilege to be able to learn alongside children and help pave the way for their future success as learners. I have realised through my work in early childhood education that alongside educating children we need to be supporting families and their children with their mental health needs and behavioural challenges that arise. I hope to be able to provide child centred play therapy to children within childcare services as well as filial therapy to support families.

I am from Sydney originally and my husband and I moved to this area with 2 of our sons in 2010. I now have 3 boys, Floyd & Camden are in high school and Alfie is in primary school. I enjoy travelling, walking in nature, reading and celebrating life with friends!

Values that are important to me are being respectful and having compassion for others.

Rell

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

With 46 years experience, I started working in the industry at 17 years old. I have experience in preschool, long day care, before and after school care, and working with children with additional needs.  I have been working at BCCC for 12 years this year.

I love working with young children. I find it rewarding and never dull. It keeps me active and allows me a happy, caring approach to life.  I am positive, prepared, productive and proud of how I enter the environment each day!

Outside of work I enjoy travelling, gardening, shopping, watching grandchildren play sport and going for drives with my husband in our ‘65 Mustang.

Jag

Certificate III in Children’s Services

I have 12 years experience working in Early Childhood Education, with 9 of those being at the wonderful BCCC.

I bring positivity and joy to my workplace, and I love learning alongside the children, sharing our knowledge together- you can learn a lot from children. I am particularly interested in indigenous culture, nature and the earth and our connection with it, and love sharing these interests with the children. You will often see me with a bunch of little gardeners at the vegetable patch, or collecting sticks to whittle into various creations!

My interests include surfing, gardening, psychology through astrology.

Helen

Master Of Education, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Studies), International - Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy, Diploma in Nursery Nursing

I have 30 years experience working with children, with almost 10 of these at BCCC.

I love children’s natural curiosity and creativity and enjoy providing opportunities for children to play, explore, experiment and discover. I enjoy making connections with children, their families and the community.

I have a lot of knowledge, training and experience in working with children with additional needs and am passionate about helping children to develop their emotional intelligence, social skills and resilience.  I take pride in introducing and practising different meditation, mindfulness and breathing techniques for children to use in their daily lives.

Fiona

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood), Certificate in Childcare, Associate Diploma in Social Science (Child Studies), Certificate in Professional Children’s Writing, Graduate Diploma in Local, Family and Applied History

I have 30 years experience, with 28 of these at BCCC.

I love building trusting relationships with children and their families, helping children to build their confidence while learning and exploring new things. I enjoy teaching children through storytelling.

I am passionate about genealogy, history and visiting historic sites. I also keep busy on the farm looking after horses, cows, chooks, budgies, dogs and cats!

Breanna

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Education (Primary/Early Childhood)

I have been working in the education profession as a casual primary school teacher for 2 years, and in early childhood education at BCCC for the past 18 months.

I love working with young children and enjoy observing how they interact with the world around them. Each day is exciting and I love creating new learning opportunities for the children to explore their natural curiosity and wonder. 

I am passionate about educating children through art, music and imaginative play experiences. I believe that I am a positive, warm and nurturing person and I strive to build secure and trusting relationships with children and their families. When I am not at work I enjoy travelling, pilates, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

Casey

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (undergoing)

I have worked within BCCC for over a year now, and worked with children for 4 years.

I have a deep-rooted history in the health and wellbeing industry, which led me to create a small children's mindfulness business.  I'm all about crafting magical spaces for children to truly be themselves and discover their connection to their minds, hearts, bodies, and nature. I love using story-telling and art when working with children.

As for me, I love movement (especially dance), drawing, exploring the great outdoors and community.

Eli

Olivia

Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care

I have worked in the industry for around 7 years and at BCCC for almost 2.

I value the importance of the early learning years and creating spaces of children that are safe, supportive and reflect their interests and development.

My interests outside of work include spending time with my daughter, the environment, yoga and natural medicine.

Nadia

Currently studying Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood/Primary)

I have cared for children for about 7 years and worked at BCCC for almost 2 years. I like working with young children as I love being a part of the discovery, development, excitement and curiosity that happens in these early years.

I enjoy being in nature, living a healthy lifestyle and eating delicious food!

Rochelle

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I finished my certificate in 2022 and have been working at BCCC since 2020. My family and I moved to the Byron shire 8 years ago from Sydney. My youngest daughter, Lola spent two years at BCCC before starting at Bangalow Public. I was drawn to the centre as it seemed like such a nice environment to work in, and I love children so making a career change made sense.

Simone

Bio Coming.!

Blossom

Bachelor of Primary Teaching \ Post Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

I am passionate about providing quality education that supports a child's  resilience, curiosity and sense of belonging. I am inspired by the principles of Reggio Emelia in seing the world through a child's eyes, and creating environments that lead to deep enquiry based learning. I believe in embedding a sense of community and connection through respectful and caring engagement. I am committed to supporting the whole child through research based practices and ongoing reflective practices.

Delilah

Bio Coming!

Tara

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

I am dedicated to providing high quality care that is respectful & positive, so that children feel safe, secure & supported. I am passionate about play-based learning, & endlessly fascinated by the ways in which children respond to their world, seeking out challenges and opportunities to learn. I strive to be a careful observer of this learning as it unfolds, so that I may support its continuation in ways that are meaningful to each individual child. 

Michael

Michael graduated from the Lismore Conservatorium in 2008, then taught drama at the Con. In 2016 he went to the UK to study Directing at LAMDA.

Michael is also a professional performer, writer and director having worked in Stage, TV and Film. In 2009 he moved to Hong Kong and during that time appeared on stage in Hamlet, Les Miserables and A Christmas Carol. On TV he played the role of Johann Sebastian Bach in All About Music-Bach and composed two original musicals, one that was taken to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the other was staged with The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong.

Michael is committed to unleashing Children's creativity and believes that drama can help anyone and everyone.

Ellie

Bio Coming!

Grace

Bio Coming!