Jacinta - Approved Provider and Director
Since I was little I’ve always had a passion and love for early childhood education and knew that it would be my forever career. I hold a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) and have been in the industry for nearly 20 years. Originally from New Zealand, I moved to Sydney, Australia in 2012. I have two beautiful boys called Hugo and Louis.
Owning Stanmore Kindergarten has been a life highlight, it combines everything I am passionate about including creating beautiful environments, sustainability, relationships, leadership and education. We hope you love it as much as we do.
Joanne - Educator and Cook
Hi my name is Joanne I have been at Stanmore kindergarten for over 12 years. I’m a qualified educator with a Diploma in Children’s Services.
I have two children aged 24 and 17 who both attended Stanmore Kindy.
I enjoy cooking and gardening, the best part is the help I get from the children being involved.
Demiana Eskander - Teacher
My name is Demiana Eskandar, I was born in Sydney with an Egyptian cultural background. When I finished school I went to University at ACU and studied a Bachelor of Education Early Childhood and Primary and really enjoyed my pracs and working with a variety of different age groups. I especially loved watching them grow and develop and knowing that I had been a part of that. I'm also very passionate about travel as I have visited many countries. I also love art such as painting, drawing, crafts, cooking and learning about different animals and I love sharing all these with the children as well as learning about their interests.
Sarah - Educator
I’m a Certificate 3 trained educator in early childhood. I chose this career as I’m passionate about educating children and assisting with their growth and development to help children become confident and involved learners. I’ve been an educator for over 10 years and I have been mentored by some incredible educators who have taught me many valuable skills. In my spare time I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and going to the beach. My partner Mark and I enjoy travelling and experiencing a variety of cultures.
Jasmine - Educator
I’ve completed my Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and ever since i was little I always knew that working with children was meant for me. Working at Stanmore Kindergarten is such an amazing experience from working with the beautiful educators to working with the families. I was fortunate enough to have attended Stanmore Kindergarten from the ages 2-5 years and now I get the opportunity to watch these amazing children grow and learn new things everyday. In my spare time I love experiencing new things and spending quality time with people that mean the most to me, I’m so excited to see where the future takes me.
Cheryl Tsiribas - Teacher
My name is Cheryl and I have three beautiful sons…Ethan, Alexei and Gabriel.
I have a Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and many years of teaching. I facilitate learning in a calm, kind and caring way and enjoy creating experiences through literacy, songs and tactile/sensory involvement. I enjoy yoga, swimming in the ocean pool and cooking Greek food.
I look forward to meeting all our families.
Georgia McGee -Educator
With a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and a decade of experience working with children aged 0-8 years, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team. My genuine passion for early childhood education extends to a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported in their unique learning journey. My extensive experience has equipped me with a profound understanding of both early childhood and early primary school settings. I value the importance of working collaboratively with fellow educators, parents other education professionals to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
Carina Marsden - Educator
I am a highly talented child care educator with over 15year’s experience in the child care industry. I have worked closely with fellow team members to provide safe, stimulating environments for children while conducting individual and group experiences to encourage learning in all areas of development to help best prepare them effectively for the school environment. I am a passionate, collaborative team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong work ethic. My interest inlude piltes, dncing, swimmming and reading.