Staff Bio
How long have you been with Enhance?
Since May 2024
I love working with Enhance because...
I feel valued and supported as an employee and Enhance strives for high quality care and education for all children.
I would describe my role for Enhance as;
My role as a Practice Mentor allows me to utilise my experience and passion for Early Childhood education. I help mentor, guide, support and develop Enhance FDC educators to grow their careers.
Hobbies
In my down time I love to spend time with my husband, son and pet dog. Travelling to new places, my favourite holiday was to Japan. Watching tv series and movies and I do enjoy a beauty and massage appointment when I can. Music, especially live gigs.
Favourite Song / Artist
Oh, this is way too hard to name one! Bring Me The Horizon
How long have you been with Enhance?
Since November 2021
I love working with Enhance because...
my role brings great variety, I am able to support individualised, child centric, home based education as an additional care type within the sector, to connect with likeminded educators, colleagues and professionals, to navigate the Education and Care sector at a Department level and to be a part of a village that supports the family unit to participate within the workforce and their community as a whole. I would describe my role for Enhance as;
an advocate for exceptional home-based care, to prioritise the wellbeing, rights and safety of the child, guiding the growth and professional development of like minded educators and to grow, develop and monitor governance and compliance measures within our organisation.
Hobbies
Cycling, Mountain Bike Riding, Trekking, Travel, the Arts and socialising Favourite Song/Artist
Too many to list… Jazz, A cappella to Auss Rock to modern – anything live
How long have you been with Enhance?
July 2018
I love working with Enhance because...
I love Enhance Family Day Care for Inspiring and empowering the Early years for all children, honoring the rights of a child. I love Enhance Family Day Care are very committed to BELONGING, BEING and BECOMING!!
I would describe my role for Enhance as;
I believe my role is building strong professional secure, respectful, reciprocal relationships & partnerships with Educators, Families and Children are the foundations of achieving a successful, high-quality Family Day Care Service for Enhance. I love to support and empower Educators to utilize a variety of teaching strategies including "Intentional Teaching, scaffolding, reflective practices and embedding the Child's Voice" into their daily work to achieve high learning outcomes for our children.
Hobbies
Quality Time with Family and Friends, Inspiring the Early Years for children and Gardening.
Favourite Song / Artist
ABBA
How long have you been with Enhance?
Since July 2008
I love working with Enhance because...
I get to work with amazing Educators and children
I would describe my role for Enhance as;
I am fortunate enough to guide and help Educators in their role, in turn Educators do the same for me.
Hobbies
Gardening, cooking, spending time with family and friends
Favourite Song / Artist
Anything and everything really
How long have you been with Enhance?
I’ve been with Enhance for the past 9 years. My first 6 years I opened my heart, my home and family to families within the Ipswich Community, as an Educator. Then subsequently, as a Practice Mentor with Enhance Family Day Care.
I love working with Enhance because...
I believe in the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders to fulfil our shared vision of best outcomes for all children. I’m genuinely committed to fostering the learning, development and well-being of young children, by looking to the future, envisaging change and embracing international best practice.
I would describe my role for Enhance as;
In my role as a Practice Mentor, I support and collaborate with Educators as they reflect on their pedagogical practice and goal set through a strengths based approach.
Hobbies
In my down time, I’m a home body, enjoying time with my husband, my 2 boisterous boys (6 & 9 years old) and my extended family. My main creative outlet is the Fibre Arts (crochet, knitting and weaving). I have a love of music and play the guitar, African djembe and glockenspiel terribly ☺. I’m also an active in member on Community Advisory Committees within Ipswich, to be the a voice and advocate for children, young families and Family Day Care.
Favourite Song / Artist
Pearl Jam
How long have you been with Enhance?
Since June 2019
I love working with Enhance because...
We have a great team. I am very thankful for the wonderful Educators we have in our Service. I really appreciate the commitment they have in providing the best outcomes for children.
I would describe my role for Enhance as;
As a Practice Mentor - I like to think I am a great support to our Educators. They appreciate our visits together and the mentoring and guidance I offer on these visits.
Hobbies
Time spent with friends and family. On the week-ends, I also like to go out and explore our local and regional areas.
Favourite Song / Artist
My favourite music era is the 80's, best music ever!!!