meet our staff
Lauren Legendre
Nominated Supervisor & Educational Leader
Kookaburra Group Teacher (3 & 4 YO)
Lauren is our 3/4 Year Old, Kookaburra Group Teacher, Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader. Lauren holds her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and has been at Paratea Preschool since 2012. Lauren is passionate about creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for all children and families.
CAthy Peech
Nominated Supervisor
Turtle Group Teacher (4 YO)
Cathy is our 4 Year Old Turtle Group Teacher. Cathy has her Diploma of Teaching in Early Childhood and has been teaching for 30 years. Cathy has been working at Paratea Preschool since 2023 and enjoys connecting children with nature and practicing mindfulness.
Lisa Rodwell
Sugar Glider Group Teacher (3 YO)
Lisa has been at Paratea Preschool for 6 years working in various roles, in 2023 Lisa completed her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Lisa is passionate about connecting children with the arts and utilising natural environments within her program.
Kelly Wooding
Sugar Glider & Kookaburra Group
Kelly is our 3 Year Old Sugar Glider Group Educator and 3/4 Year Old Kookaburra Group Educator. Kelly holds her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and has over 4 years experience working in Early Childhood. Kelly started at Paratea Preschool in 2023 and has brought her passion of cooking with children to each group she works in.
Michelle Kent
Sugar Glider & Turtle Group
Michelle is our 3 Year Old Sugar Glider Group Educator and 4 Year Old Turtle Group Educator. Michelle holds her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards her Diploma of Early Childhood Education. Michelle has 10 years experience working in Early Childhood she loves music and movement, reading stories and group times.
Lucy Bridgeman
Kookaburra Group
Lucy is our 3/4 Year Old, Kookaburra Group Educator. Lucy holds her Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Certificate of Education Support. Lucy has been at Paratea Preschool since 2016 and loves connecting children with nature and sustainability practices like our veggie gardens, worm farm and cooking with our garden harvest.
Terri maiorino
Turtle Group
Terri is our 4 Year Old Turtle Group Educator. Terri holds her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and has over 10 years experience working in Early Childhood Education. Terri is passionate about working with children with additional needs and creating an inclusive environment where all children feel cared for and supported.
