Staff

Margaret

Director | 4-Year-Old Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, Hons. 2003, University of Melbourne

I have worked in kindergartens in Manningham, Whittlesea and Nillumbik Shires and at ELC Eltham College. I have been working in early childhood education for over 13 years. I was born in Nillumbik and have lived here all my life.

Evelyn

4-Year-Old Educator

I have worked in South Australian and Victorian kindergartens for over 25 years. I very much enjoy working at Eltham Woods Preschool. In particular, I enjoy developing strong and caring relationships with the children and their families.

Pam

4-Year-Old Teacher | Enrichment Program Teacher
Cert III in Children’s Services, Diploma of Children’s Services
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies (Dist), 2012, Deakin University

I have worked in kindergartens and childcare in Nillumbik, the Yarra Ranges and Murrindindi shires. I have worked in early childhood education for over 17 years and have lived locally in the Yarra Ranges for a number of years.

Heidi

4-Year-Old Educator | Enrichment Program Educator
Graduate Diploma of Education (Early Childhood), 2014, RMIT Melbourne

I have worked with children in a wide array of settings for over 12 years. I’m passionate about teaching and learning in the outdoor environment and I strive to instill a love of nature with the children in my care.

Carly

3-Year-Old Teacher | 4-Year-Old Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies, 1996, University of Melbourne

I have worked in early childhood education for 20 years in Melbourne, Canada, Singapore and India. My family and I have lived locally in Nillumbik for a few years.

Natalie

3-Year-Old Educator
Diploma of Early Education and Care, 2015

I joined Eltham Woods Preschool in 2015. I have lived locally for 14 years and am a busy mum of four children aged from 2 to 12 years old.

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