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Meet Our Team

At Ballymore Kindy, our team brings deep expertise, commitment, and thoughtful reflection to their work with children and families.

We value ongoing professional learning, and all staff are encouraged to explore new ideas and co-create knowledge within a collaborative teaching culture.

To support every child’s learning, we engage inclusion support and relief staff as needed, ensuring all children feel included and supported.

  • Emily – Ballymore Kindy Director and Teacher (Group 2)

    Emily – Director and Teacher (Group 2)

    Emily brings a rich and varied background to Ballymore Kindy, with experience across schools, distance education, and early childhood settings. She is a creative and thoughtful educator who enjoys using the arts and storytelling to build connection and support children’s learning. Emily is also committed to ongoing reflection and learning in her practice, exploring contemporary approaches to early childhood education and offering fresh ideas that thoughtfully enrich the kindy community.

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    Sam – Early Childhood Teacher (Group 1)

    Sam joined our team in 2025 and is a warm, experienced Early Childhood Teacher who values building genuine, authentic relationships with children. She brings a diverse teaching background to Ballymore Kindy, with experience across primary schools, adult education, and early childhood settings. A reflective and thoughtful teacher, Sam deeply respects the voice of the child and creates engaging, responsive learning environments that nurture curiosity, wellbeing, and confidence.

  • Karen – Ballymore Kindy Educator (Group 2)

    Karen – Educator (Group 2)

    Karen brings a gentle, thoughtful presence to Ballymore Kindy, with a professional background in speech therapy and early childhood education. Her calm, reflective, and curious approach supports children to explore, ask questions, and make sense of their world in a way that feels safe and nurturing. An exceptional listener, Karen values children’s ideas and perspectives, helping both children and families feel deeply heard, welcome, and supported.

  • Yvonne – Ballymore Kindy Educator (Group 1)

    Yvonne – Educator (Group 1)

    Yvonne is a warm and caring educator who brings a playful, thoughtful approach to her practice and is skilled at extending children’s learning through fun, meaningful play. Yvonne loves books and delights in sharing stories and new games with the children. She helps create a welcoming, engaging environment where laughter is valued, and every child feels a strong sense of belonging.

  • Lia – Ballymore Kindy Educator (Casual)

    Lia – Educator (Casual)

    Lia is a warm and caring educator who brings a gentle, calm presence to her practice. She is reflective and open to learning, with a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring every child feels welcome and supported. Lia enjoys spending time outdoors, valuing nature as a space for connection and learning

  • Chris – Ballymore Kindy Admin & Finance Officer

    Chris – Admin & Finance Officer

    Chris is our dedicated Administration and Finance Officer, providing essential behind-the-scenes support that keeps Ballymore Kindy running smoothly. Efficient, knowledgeable, and hardworking, Chris brings care, integrity, and strong ethical practice to all aspects of their role, supporting families and staff with professionalism and kindness.