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Meet Our Educators

Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool believes building relationships and partnerships with both educators and children and educators and families is at the heart of our practice. We value that we are a small team, which enables children to experience continuity of care.

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Keli-Ann

Why I love teaching...

I believe every child is capable, curious, and full of potential. My goal is to create inclusive, nurturing spaces where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to learn.

I’m passionate about equity and supporting all learners, through a strengths-based approach that celebrates individuality. Collaboration with families and communities is central to my practice, ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive.

At the heart of my teaching is a commitment to safety, respect, and belonging because children learn best when they feel seen, heard, and confident in who they are.

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Chloe

Why I love teaching...

 Being an educator to young children allows me to be creative, to wonder and consider the world from a child’s perspective. It provides opportunities for me to continually learn and grow, to be dynamic and have fun as I build meaningful connections to support young learners. That's why I love teaching.

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Virginia

Why I love teaching...

I love teaching because I am able to encourage the children to imagine and wonder as they learn through play.

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James

Why I love teaching...

 I enjoy teaching because no other profession gives the satisfaction, challenges, joys, triumphs, creativity and inspiration like teaching does. No two days are ever the same, and positives always outweigh the  negatives. As a teacher, you  are in a unique position to truly help people every day to become the best they can be. I enjoy being inspired, as well as inspiring others. The best feeling is leaving work every day, knowing that, no matter how small, I’ve made a difference to someone in some way. 

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Emma

Why I love teaching...

I enjoy teaching as every day is an adventure. Children have amazing ideas and perspectives, are energetic and are willing to take risks when it comes to learning. I then have the opportunity to share in the excitement, inspire creativity and support children to learn their own way.

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Lyndall

Why I love teaching...

I enjoy being an educator as it provides me with the opportunity to interact, engage with and support our next generations. I love that I am able to encourage, help, and teach whilst having fun and learning. Everyday is different as an educator, who wouldn’t love that!

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Tracey

Why I love teaching...

I love seeing things through a child’s eyes and being that friend that the children can come to in times of need. I also enjoy spending my days in our beautiful learning environment that is designed with children in mind where they can move their bodies, take some risks and play.

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Lisa

Why I love teaching...

I believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure and connected to others. It is my goal as an Early Childhood Educator to ensure that every child feels a sense of belonging, to encourage and support them as they learn through play and exploration, and to create a positive environment where every child is celebrated as the unique person they are.

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Karina

Why I love teaching...

I love teaching because early childhood is a time of rapid growth, curiosity, and discovery. Children in this stage are eager to explore the world around them, and their excitement for learning is contagious. I love witnessing when they grasp new concepts, whether it’s mastering a new skill, understanding a story, or recognising patterns. Their imagination is boundless, and they learn through play in ways that are both creative and joyful.

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Yasmin

Why I love teaching...

I enjoy teaching because I love watching children learn and develop. Children are of paramount importance, and my pedagogical practices are based on the premise that every child is unique individual and has the right to feel happy, experience enjoyment and acceptance. I believe in interest based play based learning and believe that every child should feel confident to discover, investigate, experiment and problem solve. I like to provide children with an environment which helps develop a sense of belonging, encourages them become involved and confident learners.

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Ella

Why I love teaching...

i believe that all children have the right to a safe and respectful learning environment. Children have their individual strengths, abilities, and interest. My role is to foster these qualities, in order to support and enhance their wellbeing. I aim to create an environment where children feel safe, comfortable, valued and respected. I value kindness, happiness, loyalty and respect, guiding how I interact with the children and others, they help me build and maintain positive and respectful relationships.

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Jenny

Why I love teaching...

My role as an educator is to ensure that all children feel loved and supported, I will demonstrate this by active listening and supporting their interests and needs to the best of my ability. I believe setting up experiences and providing opportunities for each child to explore, and create with their imagination extends on their strengths, interest and skills. I love seeing children learn and discover new things. I believe every child is unique and special in their own way. I believe children learn and grow when they have a strong sense of belonging and are surrounded by positive energy in a positive environment. 

Our Philosophy

We nurture. We inspire. We grow together!

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Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool is a small community preschool with a big heart. Created by our community, for our community, we are a place where children, families and educators come together to connect, belong, learn and grow.

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Children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child is capable, curious and unique, with their own strengths, interests, ideas and ways of learning. We provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel welcomed, valued and respected. Through play, exploration, creativity, movement, nature and hands-on experiences, children are encouraged to wonder, investigate, make choices, take appropriate risks and develop confidence, independence and resilience.

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Relationships are the foundation of our practice. We believe children learn best when they feel safe, secure and connected. Our educators take the time to know each child, listen to their voice and respond to their individual needs. We strive to be caring, patient, responsive and enthusiastic, creating meaningful relationships that foster a strong sense of belonging and confidence.

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Families are an important part of our community. We want families to feel welcomed, heard, respected and supported, knowing their child is safe, valued and cared for. We recognise families as their child’s first teachers and value the knowledge, experiences and perspectives they bring. We work together with families and our wider community to support every child to flourish.

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Our environment is an important part of our curriculum. Our indoor and outdoor spaces provide opportunities for children to explore, create, move, connect with nature and Country, and engage in both quiet and active play. We intentionally adapt our environments in response to children’s interests, abilities and needs, supporting choice, agency and independence.

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We acknowledge the Awabakal people as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we learn and play. We are committed to respectfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, connection to Country, culture and caring for our environment throughout our everyday practice.

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What makes Cooranbong Valley Community Preschool special is our community. Our dedicated educators, strong relationships, beautiful environment and community connections allow us to know our children and families well. We are proud to be a place where familiar faces, genuine relationships and a shared commitment to children create a home away from home.

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We hope our children leave knowing they belong, they are valued, and they are capable of achieving great things.

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