Our team
Leadership team
Dannielle Wilkinson
Centre Director/ Nominated Supervisor
Dannielle started at MLS in 2016 after 4 years on the floor and being in the Educational Leader Position, Dannielle stepped into the Director Role. After building a strong relationship with the MLS community and finding a passion for creating a positive and supportive work environment for the educators it was the natural next step. Dannielle will find any opportunity to be on the floor engaging the children in stories and reading.
Georgia Xirocostas
Educational Leader
Georgia has stepped into the Educational Leader role in 2024. She is passionate about inspiring the MLS team to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences, programs and environments for the children. Georgia takes a collaborative team approach to her Educational Leadership as she likes Educators to share their ideas together creating a positive team dynamic. Georgia is very creative, creating new resources and visual tools for the children and educators.
Joey team
Joanna Hsu
DIPLOMA- Lead Educator
Joanna got her qualifications while working at MLS and we watched her grow into the confident and reliable Lead Educator she is now. Joanna’s passion is with the toddler age group where nurturing and building independence is the daily focus. If you want something completed to perfection, you ask Miss Joanna.
Jessica Castle
CERTIFICATE III W/T DIPLOMA- Co-Educator
Jessica completed her traineeship in 2023 at MLS working in the Preschool Room. This year Jess has stepped into the Joey Room for a new challenge and to learn a new age group. She loves to learn alongside the children and provide opportunities for them to explore their interests. Jessica is always reliable and will help out anyone with anything she can.
Tumoe Pritchard
TRAINEE CERTIFICATE III - Trainee Educator
Tumoe joined us in 2023 and begun her traineeship. Tumoe was a natural Educator from day one and is now an important part of the Joey Room Educator Team.
Moe loves to build trusting relationships with the children and often begins this by giving them a hair style - this is a special bonding moment. Moe has a giving nature is often sharing treats with her fellow educators.
Wombat team
Zoe Stephens
CERTIFICATE III W/T DIPLOMA- Co-Educator
Zoe is continuing to build on her knowledge as she has just recently completed her Cert III and has begun studying her Diploma. Zoe loves to draw and is very creative, she often shares this with the children and they love to draw with her. If you want to have a good laugh.. find Miss Zoe.
Rachael Woolley
DIPLOMA- Lead Educator
Rachael joined MLS with a wealth of knowledge both as an Educator and as a cook. Rachael focuses on the individual child, ensuring all children access the program and can rely on her. Her learning environments value natural materials and focus on building problem solving and creativity skills in children. WIthout a doubt, Rachael will be alongside the children as they learn and explore.
Lia Menezes
CERTIFICATE III W/T DIPLOMA- Co-Educator
Lia completed her Traineeship with us here at MLS, however Lia was a passionate teacher in India before she moved to Australia. Lia has a science background as well and shares all of this knowledge with the children. Lia is a great cook and loves to do cooking experiences with the Children.
Koala team
Georgia
ECT - Lead Educator
Georgia is passionate about building a fun and engaging program for the children in her room. Watching the children develop and grow into independent individuals is why she loves being an educator. She also loves engaging the children in the garden and natural environment. Find Miss Georgia if you need inspiration creating a beautiful and engaging learning environment for the children.
Situ Khairgoli Shrestha
DIPLOMA - Co-Educator
SItu joined the Sunshine team at the beginning of 2022, she has brought with her years of knowledge and experience to share with us. Situ plans and implements group time learning experiences that capture the imagination and interest of the children in her room. Situ is an Educator you can guarantee to always have a smile on her face.
Jasmine Ng
CERTIFICATE III W/T DIPLOMA- Co-Educator
Jasmine moved here from Hong Kong where she had worked as a primary school teacher. Jasmine continued with her passion and skillset for working with children when she took on a traineeship with us at MLS. She is now studying her Diploma and enjoying being in the Koala Room teaching the preschool program. Jasmine will always volunteer to learn or try something new!
