Our Team
Get to know the friendly, talented and caring team currently working at Dungog Community Preschool
Director / Nominated Supervisor
Tina Overton
Diploma of Children’s Services
Educating since 1991
What I love about Dungog Community Preschool?
Our preschool educators, & learning environments, are so welcoming, engaging and connected to our children, families, and community. This enables a sense of belonging and trust which supports meaningful relationships to develop in our inclusive space.
Our Philosophy is based on Relationships, Play, Environment, Community and Quality. We are all inspired by the children, families, and educators as they are so creative, reflective and connected to our environment.
Educators
Erin Dodd
Bachelor of Education
Teaching since 2012
What I love about Dungog Preschool?
From the moment I started at Dungog Preschool I felt part of the family. It is a preschool with heart, set in the stunning rolling hills of Dungog. The focus on quality and play based learning speak to me as an Educator.
Creating the sense of wonder and imagination in all learning areas help children to explore discover and thrive at Dungog preschool and I love that I get to be part of that.
Jacqui Too
Diploma of Children’s Services
Educating since 2009
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
I have many wonderful memories from attending this preschool myself, so it was just fitting that I continued to make many more memories and experiences for and with others at this preschool.
The preschool has a home like feeling and everyone is always welcome. Being in a smaller community that allows you to connect and be more knowledgeable of what’s going on in the community and the children’s family life. Seeing and hearing about the siblings and generation of a family that have made their own memories at the preschool over the years.
Lauren Mills
Bachelor of Education
Teaching since 2012
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
In the short time I have
been here I have discovered that there is no better Preschool than
Dungog Community Preschool. All the staff are enthusiastic, capable
and supportive and the families and children have been very
welcoming.
Nicole Bale
Diploma of Children’s Services
Educating since 2011
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
What isn’t there to love, from the staff, children, and their families this is what makes preschool what it is today.
I love that when I come to preschool it’s different every day and knowing I’m making a difference in a child’s life, it’s so incredibly rewarding.
Charmaine Sturgess
Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
Educating since 2014
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
I have been an educator for 11 years and I am excited to be an Educator at Dungog Community Preschool. We have a beautiful team of educators, amazing children, wonderful families, and a great community.
I believe relationships are critical in the development of young children, relationships with families, friends, and the wider community.
Makayla Wells
Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
Educating since 2019
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
I believe children have the right to learn in a safe and happy environment. I wish to create a space where both children and families feel welcome and supported.
I have a deep respect for each child’s individual social, emotional and developmental needs, and the importance of creating a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
I strongly believe in children’s social and emotional development being the corner stone of trust and security in the childcare environment.
When children feel safe and supported, they will explore, play, and challenge themselves to try new things.
Rebecca Forbes
Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
Educating since 2018
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
I love working at Dungog Community Preschool as it aligns with my own personal values and beliefs. It is a service that promotes inclusion and sees children as the focus of the program. Our Preschool recognises the importance of relationships built between families, staff, our community and values the holistic development of children.
Dungog Community Preschool is also a service that focuses on the natural environment, sustainable practices and supports teamwork and professional development of staff.
Olivia Harris
Diploma of Children’s Services
Educating since 2017
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
I am passionate about ensuring each child feels secure and supported in their preschool environment every day.
When a child feels safe and supported it allows them to better learn and engage with new opportunities.
I believe in making great connections with our families and community.
This allows you to better understand children’s home environments and utilise this to ensure they feel a sense of belonging.
Wendy Smith
Diploma of Children’s Services
Educating since 1987
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
As a part of the Dunogog Community Preschool team I have always felt welcomed by the staff, families, and children. I have been in the industry for many years, and it is a joy to work in such a collaborative team environment.
This is also apparent when you see the children playing, talking, exploring, predicting and scaffolding on their interests within the preschool environment. There is a wonderful feel within the learning environment with laughter and happiness being shared and an abundance of nurturing for those moments when we need reassurance.
Alicia Reeves
Administration
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
My favourite part about working at Dungog Community Preschool is the diversity of my administration role. I get to interact with the amazing group of educators and families on a day-to-day basis within the centre.
Carissa Anderson
Cleaner/Hygienist
What I Love about Dungog Preschool?
What I like about working at Dungog Preschool is the staff and the atmosphere they have created. It is always bright, airy and hard to feel unmotivated when the Preschool screams joy.
It is such a lovely team to be a part of. I especially enjoy when I get to cross over with the staff leaving for the day.
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Preschool Hours
Monday – Friday
8.30am – 4.00pm
Dungog Community Preschool is only open during the NSW school term. Please click here to view the calendar on the NSW Education Website.
Dungog Community Preschool acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We acknowledge the Gringai people as the traditional custodians of the Dungog region and pay our respects to Gringai elders past, present and emerging.