Petra Pickery

What does Petra Pickery like about working with children?

“When I started with LEAD my intention was to teach the children and hope I helped with the progression in their little lives. Since then the children have taught me with their cognitive development and many learning stages. I am learning so much more from the children and the impact they have had on me not only as adult but as a parent.”

Rebecca Seage

What does Rebecca Seage like about working with children?

“I enjoy building relationships with all families and children, creating a happy and welcoming atmosphere.”

Renee Green

What does Renee Green like about working with children?

“I love working with Children because they are so full of love and life, I get to help pave the path of their future with my knowledge and skills to help them succeed in all that they do.”

Tiani Strickland

What does Tiani Strickland like about working with children?

“I love the Early Learning Sector because it all starts in the first 5 years of a child’s life. These years are so important, the children are our future. And I love being around the children, they give you an insight into how life should be, not how we create it as we get older.”

Shannyn McInally

What does Shannyn McInally like about working with children?

“I have known since I was a child that I wanted to work with children. It is such a humble & rewarding career. No day is ever the same and the love and joy that you experience each day is indescribable. As a mother I understand the emotion and guilt you feel leaving your child in the care of someone else, so I always want to be that driving change that provides consistent and quality care to all children in my service.”

Kirsty Henderson

What does Kristy Henderson like about working with children?

“Watching a child grow and develop into their own little person is one of the most rewarding experiences. Building life-long connections and being a part of shaping the children’s little minds and preparing them for the future is something I look forward to each day. Each day is different with the children and their views of life and everchanging interests always inspire me to develop and learn more as a person.”

Krissy Buckman

What does Krissy Buckman like about working with children?

“After being in the industry for over 15 years my favourite thing about working with the children and their families is being witness to all the new discoveries and journeys. From children seeing things for the first time to helping families as they transition into putting their child into care and navigating the tricky world of parenting.”

Cathryn Parter

What does Cathryn Parter like about working with children?

“Working with children is an incredibly demanding but rewarding role! There are so many perks to working with children such as teaching the future leaders of tomorrow. I love working with children encouraging them to develop dispositions for learning, such as curiosity, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusiasm, persistence, imagination, and reflexivity. It’s a real privilege to observe a child’s confidence grow.”

Nicola Trainor

What does Nicola Trainor like about working with children?

“Their pure innocence to the world and how they light up the day with their smiles and cuddles when they see you arrive at the centre.”

Taylah Spicer

What does Taylah Spicer like about working with children?

“I love working with the children because it truly is so special to be by their side and watch them grow. I also love learning with them, children have taught me more then i have ever taught them.”