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I believe that children are our future and we can learn a lot from their inquisitive nature and their zest for life. I believe that all children are equal and they all have a voice and should be heard. I encourage children to try things at least once and believe in the power of role modelling. I heard a saying only a few days ago that really made me smile ""Flowers may bloom again, but a person never has the chance to be young again"" It really made me think about the small things, jump in puddles, get dirty and fit as much as you can into each day.

A bit about me:
I have been working as an early childhood educator since i finished high school in 2001. From a very young age i knew i would be working with children, they have always been my passion. In primary school we were asked to come dressed as what we wanted to be when we grew up, and I dressed up as a mother. I am now lucky enough to have a little boy who is able to be a part of the Everlearn community too. Starting a family didn't come easy for us, but it really has made me cherish every moment with Joey and the importance of time with loved ones.

I believe as an early childhood educator I am responsible for giving my group the opportunity to make their own choices in an environment that is stimulating, safe and enriching whilst providing positive learning experiences. I try to model the correct behavior to the children by being patient, caring, respectful and encouraging to all children and adults that I come into contact with. I believe that children see the world in a different way and we as educators need to allow them to explore and experiment with their environment to discover their own theories and perspectives. Furthermore I believe that children are great resourceful learners who need a mixture of natural materials to play and explore.

A bit about me:
I grew up in Coogee with my sister and parents and have lived here my whole life. I come from a large family who are all very important to me. My family have always installed kindness and forgiveness of others. My family is definitely where my love of children came from as there was always children around. When I was three and was asked what was I going to be when I grew up I said a teacher and that never changed. I always dreamt of being a teacher and when I graduated from University, it became a reality!

Managing the office at Everlearn for a number of years now has given me the privilege of getting to know many wonderful local families. I really believe that catering to the needs of each individual child in our care at Everlearn means getting to know and supporting their whole family. Sometimes life can be very busy for families, there are a million and one things to juggle. We are not only here to care and educate the children in our community, but also to act as an extended support network to their family and to occasionally help catch some of those juggling balls. The preschool has always been about the community and the atmosphere we create for our children and their families is definitely one of a 'village'. I always look forward to welcome new families into our little village and hope to be able to support you in your time at Everlearn.

My name is Jessie (Miss Bilton). I moved to Australia from England two years ago where I studied my Bachelor Of Arts in Playwork. I have had the pleasure of working at Everlearn since then. I am passionate about Learning Through Play and Developing Through Play and demonstrate this in my work with the children.

My name is Cindy Hannigan I've worked at Everlearn Clovelly since it opened.

I am a mother of four beautiful (but big children, 24, 22, 20 and 16) and have a super supportive husband. I have a Diploma of Education-Primary and over 20yrs of experience teaching in schools within the eastern suburbs of Sydney. I also hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

My focus group for this year will be Navy Group, within the Art and Craft area. My aim everyday is to provide a learning environment for your children in which every child is happy, respected and valued. I believe that children learn and grow best when given the opportunity to play and learn within a supportive and caring environment, where everyday is filled with fun and laughter.

I believe it is my responsibility as an Educator to provide a caring, supportive and safe environment for all of the children. It is important to provide the children with spontaneous, interest based and intentional teaching play experiences that encourage the children to explore, discover, imagine, question, create, interact and develop.

I strive to develop friendly, trusting and supportive relationships with all the children.

I feel very lucky to be working in a place that brings so much joy and fun everyday!

A bit about me:
I was born in Darlinghurst, Sydney and have grown up in the Eastern suburbs. I have an older sister who has 3 children and I enjoy being a very active Aunty in their life.

Some of my hobbies include - reading, photography, going to the gym, enjoying a Sunday breakfast at a local cafe and coastal walks.

I completed my high school work experience in childcare and knew from a very young age that I always wanted to work with children. After I completed my Diploma qualification I have been very fortunate to have worked the past 14 years in childcare in a number of different roles. I treasure the memories made and look forward to making many more. I am very grateful to be a part of the children’s early childhood years.

As Everlearn's Music Specialist I believe that music is an essential component of every child's education. It encourages children to be creative and take ownership of their own ideas.

I use the Orff Approach to music with the children. The Orff Approach is a ""child-centered way of learning"" music education that treats music as a basic system like language and believes that just as every child can learn language without formal instruction so can every child learn music by a gentle and friendly approach.

The concept behind Everlearn was three years in the making before we opened our first campus in 2010. Being a primary school teacher myself at the time, and looking for suitable a preschool for my own daughter, I saw a desperate need in the Sydney area for preschools with a strong focus on early education, school readiness, and values education. With a clear understanding of the social, emotional and academic skills that children need to successfully transition into the primary school world, I set out to create a preschool that balances these skills and helps children to develop a love of learning and a sense of belonging in their formative years.

For nearly 10 years I have worked with Nichola and our team of exemplary educators at Everlearn Preschool. It has been my privilege in that time to see thousands of children walk through our doors and grow over their time with us into confident and brave little people, ready to take on the world.

Every day I see the impact that our early educators have on the lives of the children at our centres, from assisting children in developing their social skills to exploring new learning experiences and everything in between. I am proud to be able to support them in the incredibly positive impact that they have each day in the most formative years of our children's lives.

I have been with Everlearn for 9 years now and spent the last four years teaching Move and Groove. I have particularly enjoyed teaching dance and putting the Christmas Concerts together. Prior to that my subject group areas were Problem Solving and Our World.

I look forward to teaching Communications this year and getting to know the children and families in my group.

As an early childhood teacher, I aim to cater for my students' emotional, intellectual, spiritual and social needs. I aspire to create a learning environment that is supportive, caring, happy, stimulating and challenging, and which caters for the individual needs and learning styles of the students.

I believe in the importance of relationships. Parents, staff and children need to work together in order to provide the best education for the students.
My role as a teacher is to make learning enjoyable, meaningful experience and to facilitate and assist learning.