Staff Profiles
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Nesha Hutchinson
Owner and Approved Provider
Bachelor of Arts – English and Psychology; Master of Arts – Psychology; Post Grad Cert – Counselling; Post Grad Cert – Special Education Inclusive Support; Diploma in Children’s Services; Cert IV in Training and Assessment; Registered Psychologist & JP
Ask me about the history of electronic dance music
Started: 2003
Some things I am passionate about are Sunday Street Feed – feeding Sydney’s homeless; Duke of Edinburgh International Awards – supporting young adults become thriving leaders; affordable and accessible Early Childhood Education for all Australian families.
My interests include birds and animals – making friends with the resident magpies and rescuing strays; the Marvel Cinematic Universe; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Early Childhood Education; and the politics that drive changes in our sector.
On my weekends you will find me attending a charity event, taking the dogs to the park, coordinating the Sunday Street Feed.
Future goals include getting this work/life/parenting balance happening a little better.
Gemma Miller
Director
Food handling, Cert III in Children’s Services, working towards Diploma, Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about all the exciting things happening now and in the future at Cressy Road Early learning.
Started: 2015
Something I am passionate about is childcare. I have attended childcare since I was six months old. I want to give all children the same experience I had, being nurtured, supported and loved.
My interests are making soy candles – which smell incredible; vinyl printing; craft; and going for walks with my dog.
On my weekends you will find me enjoying my time with my better half and our puppy, Chopper. I love going on adventures and spending time with my family and friends
Future goals are to create a high national standard for all centres.
Belinda De Bari
Administration Manager
Cert III in Homebased Childcare; Currently Studying Cert III in Education Support; Senior First Aid, First Aid management of Anaphylaxis and Asthma
Ask me any questions you have in relation to administration.
Started: August 2016.
Something I am passionate about is raising money for Breast Cancer Research.
My interests are baking and spending time with our new puppy.
On my weekends you will find me spending time with my husband and three boys, and watching soccer.
Future goals are to become a teacher’s aid and living a happy and healthy life with my family.
Kelly Martin
Centre Chef
Food hygiene and handling; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
Ask me about cooking with the children, and child friendly recipes.
Started: 2019
Something I am passionate about is cooking and gardening. I love growing my own produce to use in my cooking
My interests are motorbike riding and spending time with my family and friends.
On my weekends you will find me hanging out with my friends and family, motorbike riding, cooking and gardening
Furture goal is to travel to space!!
Amanda Edmund-Jones
Educator
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education IE; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
Ask me about how to incorporate literacy and maths in your home.
Started: January 2022
(Started working for the company: September 2006)
Something I am passionate about is following children’s interests and then adapting them into their program at the service.
My interests are reading, bush walking, travelling and following minimalism within my home.
On my weekends you will find me spending time over meals with my friends and visiting art galleries.
Future goals are to work on a healthy work life balance as I look to my future.
Helen Molyneux
Educator/Internal Relief
Certificate III in Children Services; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about how to be involved in your community
Started: January 2022
(Started working for the company: September 2006)
Something I am passionate about is giving back to the community as a volunteer; my family and friends; educating young children and making sure every day is a journey filled with fun, laughter and learning.
My interests are soccer, gym, concerts, books, gardening, renovating and movies.
On my weekends you will find me spending my time with my husband, sons and friends and enjoying every part of the day.
Future goals are to live each day to the fullest and hopefully one day be a grandparent.
Choppa Green
Educator
Diploma; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about music, cakes and all things YouTube.
Started: 2006
Something I am passionate about is – since I am a big kid – living by the moto “a truly great man never loses the simplicity of a child” (Walt Disney).
My interests? I’m a total ’80s kid, a pop culture fiend.
On my weekends you will find me – actually, you won’t… I never know what I’ll be doing; that makes it more fun.
Future goals are just to continue loving life and following whatever makes me happy.
Manal Dandan
Educator
Diploma; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about my passion for work.
Started: 2019
Something I am passionate about is looking after my family; caring for the children at Cressy Road Early Learning; being patient and enthusiastic. Communication and monitoring skills.
My interests are travelling, reading, shopping and listening to music.
On my weekends you will find me enjoying my time with my family and watching my children play sport.
Future goals are to be a room leader.
Sana Amer
Educator
Cert III in Children’s Services; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about anything related to food and food products.
Started: January 2022
(Started working for the company: September 2020)
Something I am passionate about is providing healthy food to children and families.
My interests are travelling, cooking and reading.
On my weekends you will find me spending time with my daughter and friends, going sight-seeing in Sydney.
Future goals are to stay happy and healthy and watch my grandchildren grow up.
Christine (‘CJ’) Barcelon
Educator
Cert III in Children’s Services, working towards Diploma; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about baking and sports.
Started: 2020
Something I am passionate about is helping others. Also, cooking and baking are my forte.
My Interests are exercising, sports (badminton) and travelling.
On my weekends you will find me going out with families and friends, exercising, going to the beach, and playing badminton.
Future goals are study and getting my Bachelor of Education Degree (ECT).
Alice Le
Educator
Working towards ECT; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
Ask me about growing plants, my culture and traditional food.
Started: 2020
Something I’m passionate about is cooking, and playing with young children.
My interests are eating (trying new foods), cooking, watching movies, travelling.
On my weekends you will find me volunteering for Street Feed, a charity that feeds the homeless. Shopping with friends.
Future goals are being a professional ECT.
Edward Badalyan
Educator
Studying Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about the benefits of music education on cognitive movement.
Started: January 2022
(started working for the company: September 2021)
Something I am passionate about is learning new skills that can help me develop as an Early Education Teacher
My interests are piano, outdoors, travelling, history and music.
On my weekends you will find me out and about with friends and family, hopefully in the city.
Future goals are to operate my own preschool, with a high focus in music education.
Laila Murad
Educator
Food handling; Cert III in Children’s Services; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
Ask me about anything you would like to know about me.
Started: 2021
Something I am passionate about is helping others.
My interests are travelling, volunteering, childcare and music.
On my weekends you will find me having fun at home and going to the beach.
Future goals are to travel the world and study for my Diploma in Children’s Services.
David Abbottsmith
Educator
Diploma; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylazis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about where to find the best Mi in Sydney; and extremely obscure Simpsons quotes.
Started: 2021
Something I am passionate about is bushwalking.
My interests are The Simpsons, crosswords and bushwalking.
On my weekends you will find me socialising with friends, catching a movie and going to church.
Future goals are to complete my bachelor’s degree by 2025, to do the Great North Walk by 2024 and to complete a total watch-through of The Simpsons by Monday :)
Claudia Dixon
Educator
Working towards my Bachelor of Primary and early childhood education; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about my pet fish, and travelling.
Started: 2021
Something I am passionate about is Egypt – I have always loved and been interested in Egyptian history.
My interests are Reading, baking and playing video games.
On my weekends you will find me on my couch with my dogs or reading a book.
Future goals are eventually to own and run my own childcare centre, and travel.
Matthew Hunter
Trainee Educator
Studying Bachelor of Education (5yrs-12yrs) and Cert III in Children’s Services; Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
Ask me about what inspired me to want to become a teacher.
Started: 2021
Something I am passionate about is keeping our centre environmentally friendly.
My interests are playing sport, going to the gym and camping with family an friends.
On my weekends you will find me at the Gym or outside playing sport.
Future goals are to be a primary school teacher.
Tan Songserm
Trainee Educator
Studying Cert III in Children’s Services; Studying Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); Approved First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training
Ask me about graphic design.
Started: January 2022
Something I am passionate about is interior design and creating function but appealing areas for children to play in.
My interests are travelling, cooking, reading and interior design.
On my weekends you will find me spending quality time with friends and family or at the beach.
Future goals are to complete my study and become an Australia Citizen.