The Glass St Kindergarten Team
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Sonia - 4YO Co-Teacher
Caroline - Educational Leader, 4YO Co-Teacher & 3YO Teacher (Currently on Maternity Leave) |
Teresa Wojcik, Acting Director & 4 YO Co-Teacher
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Margaret - Educator
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday |
Angela - Educator
Tuesday & Friday |
Carolyn - Administration Officer
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
4 Year Old Program Co Teaching
Co-teaching is an effective teaching method as it promotes the sharing of ideas, reflection on our practice and alternate perspectives on our observations of the children.
We will be working together to plan the program for Kangaroo Paw, Bluebell & Wattle, as well as setting goals for individual children and small and large groups.
We will be working in a collaborative way as we share the teaching of the four-year-old program. You can speak to either teacher regarding your child and we will share the information with each other. Please feel comfortable to approach either one of us with any concerns/questions you may have during the year.
We are excited to be working in this collaborative way to draw on each other’s strengths and interests to provide the best possible experience for your children at kindergarten. We did spend time together in 2017 co- teaching and so have had experience in working this way together. We find it a valuable experience to learn from each other as teachers, and feel it enhances our teaching practice.
We will be working together to plan the program for Kangaroo Paw, Bluebell & Wattle, as well as setting goals for individual children and small and large groups.
We will be working in a collaborative way as we share the teaching of the four-year-old program. You can speak to either teacher regarding your child and we will share the information with each other. Please feel comfortable to approach either one of us with any concerns/questions you may have during the year.
We are excited to be working in this collaborative way to draw on each other’s strengths and interests to provide the best possible experience for your children at kindergarten. We did spend time together in 2017 co- teaching and so have had experience in working this way together. We find it a valuable experience to learn from each other as teachers, and feel it enhances our teaching practice.
Sonia Hayes Director & 4Y/O Co-Teacher
Qualification: Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
This year I am the director/nominated supervisor and co teaching the four year old group with Alyssa. I have had a number of different roles at Glass Street since I have been associated with the kinder. I am looking forward to the challenges this new role will present me with.
During my teaching career I have taught across a number of different settings including sessional kindergarten and in the early years sections of schools in Australia and London. These very different and varied experiences have enabled me to learn about working with a diverse range of professionals and children. They have also supported me to improve my own teaching practices.
I have been inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach during my teaching career and was privileged to attend a study tour to the city in Italy in 2006. The approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong,capableand resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it.
Other interests I have within early years include;
Qualification: Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies
This year I am the director/nominated supervisor and co teaching the four year old group with Alyssa. I have had a number of different roles at Glass Street since I have been associated with the kinder. I am looking forward to the challenges this new role will present me with.
During my teaching career I have taught across a number of different settings including sessional kindergarten and in the early years sections of schools in Australia and London. These very different and varied experiences have enabled me to learn about working with a diverse range of professionals and children. They have also supported me to improve my own teaching practices.
I have been inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach during my teaching career and was privileged to attend a study tour to the city in Italy in 2006. The approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong,capableand resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it.
Other interests I have within early years include;
- Using open ended materials with children which encourage them to be creative and imaginative
- The importance of caring for each other within a group setting and the environment through sustainable practices
- Being inclusive of all children I am teaching through a range of strategies including the use of additional resources, support from professionals and discussions with families
Teresa Wojcik Acting Director & 4Y/O Co-Teacher
Qualifications:
As an educator, I hold the belief that childhood is a uniquely special time with each day holding many opportunities for delightful play. I draw inspiration from the children’s interests, their abilities, and their questions to develop open-ended and intentional learning experiences.
Furthermore, I believe developing an appreciation for one another and our world provides young minds infinite openings to foster their enquiry, discovery, sense of connection and lifelong learning.
I look forward to sharing joyful learning with the children and getting to know the families and community of the kindergarten.
Qualifications:
- Diploma of Teaching
- Graduate Diploma in Special Education
As an educator, I hold the belief that childhood is a uniquely special time with each day holding many opportunities for delightful play. I draw inspiration from the children’s interests, their abilities, and their questions to develop open-ended and intentional learning experiences.
Furthermore, I believe developing an appreciation for one another and our world provides young minds infinite openings to foster their enquiry, discovery, sense of connection and lifelong learning.
I look forward to sharing joyful learning with the children and getting to know the families and community of the kindergarten.
Margaret 4 Y/O Educator
Qualification: Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Margaret has been a kindergarten assistant since 2001. She joined Glass St kindergarten in 2014 and loves the strong sense of community and close staff team she is part of. Margaret really enjoys engaging with the children and families and loves watching the children develop and grow in confidence during their time at the kinder.
Qualification: Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Margaret has been a kindergarten assistant since 2001. She joined Glass St kindergarten in 2014 and loves the strong sense of community and close staff team she is part of. Margaret really enjoys engaging with the children and families and loves watching the children develop and grow in confidence during their time at the kinder.
Angela 3 Y/O Educator
Qualification: Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Angela has been part of the Glass St Kindergarten team for the past 22 years and loves being a part of the Glass St Community.
While the outdoor area at Glass Street Kindergarten has many beautiful trees providing much shade for play. Indoors there are many interesting and inspiring play spaces for the children to explore and enjoy.
Qualification: Certificate 3 in Children's Services
Angela has been part of the Glass St Kindergarten team for the past 22 years and loves being a part of the Glass St Community.
While the outdoor area at Glass Street Kindergarten has many beautiful trees providing much shade for play. Indoors there are many interesting and inspiring play spaces for the children to explore and enjoy.
Carolyn Administration Officer
Qualification: Bachelor of Economics
We are pleased to welcome our new Administration Officer, Carolyn to our kindergarten. Carolyn started in November 2018 and is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Carolyn has a background in kindergarten administration, having participated as a volunteer on kindergarten committees for six years, and is now working for a number of kindergartens including Glass Street Kindergarten. Carolyn has three children aged 10, 12 and 14 years.
Qualification: Bachelor of Economics
We are pleased to welcome our new Administration Officer, Carolyn to our kindergarten. Carolyn started in November 2018 and is in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Carolyn has a background in kindergarten administration, having participated as a volunteer on kindergarten committees for six years, and is now working for a number of kindergartens including Glass Street Kindergarten. Carolyn has three children aged 10, 12 and 14 years.