Bentleigh West Kindergarten

Position:  Director and Teacher
Group: Purple Group

My name is Nichole and I am the Purple Group Teacher and the Director here at Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I studied my Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at Charles Sturt University. I have worked many years in private and not-for-profit kinder’s before finding my home here at Bentleigh West Kindergarten. In my spare time I enjoying keeping fit at the gym, shopping, nail art, going to the movies, cooking up a storm, travelling and spending time with my family and friends.

Position: Teacher
Group: Yellow and Green Groups

My name is Sophia and I am the Yellow and Green Group teacher here at Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I studied a Bachelor or Early Childhood Education at Melbourne University. In my spare time, I enjoy keeping fit, relaxing by the beach, retail therapy, real estate, travel and wining and dining with friends.

Position: Educator
Group: Purple & Yellow Groups

My name is Ann and I am a 4 year old co-educator. I’m one of the ‘grannies’ of the group having already seen my three children through Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I’m here Monday, Wednesday and Friday. In my spare time I head for the gym, the beach for a walk, the golf course or a comfy chair with a good book. I have four grandchildren with whom I spend lots of time.

Position: Educator
Group: Purple & Yellow Groups

My name is Chris and I am a 4 year old co-educator at Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I am the other ‘granny’ of the teaching staff. Both my children attended Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I work Tuesday and Thursday at the kinder and also work in aged care. In my spare time, I garden and love looking after my two grandchildren.

Position:  Casual Teacher
Group: Yellow, Purple and Green Groups

Hi! My name is Emma Witham.  I am a mum to 3 wonderful children (all at primary school). I am a qualified Early Childhood Teacher and I have a degree in Disability Studies.  I have worked as an Early Intervention Teacher at Royal Children’s Hospital, a kinder teacher, a director and teacher of a 3-5yr old activity group. I really just love being around kids!  I love to read, have massages and listen to good music.  I look forward to getting to know the children at Bentleigh West Kindergarten as I take on my role as the casual kinder teacher, the staff at BWK are a great team to work with.

Position:  Educator
Group: Green Group

My name is Di and I am the co-educator of Green Group here at Bentleigh West Kindergarten. I completed a Certificate III in Children’s Services at a local kindergarten through Victoria University. In my spare time I like to socialise with friends and family, go to the footy, see movies, travel and go to live concerts.