Meet the Smarty Pants Team
Aliera has completed her Certificate III in Early Childhood and currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator in our Canaries Room. Aliera provides valuable support to both our educators & children
Amy currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as an educator in our Lorikeet room. Amy provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Andrea has a Diploma in Primary Teaching, a Graduate Certificate of Early Childhood studies and a Diploma of Childcare. Andrea worked in Primary schools for many years before completing further studies to pursue her career in Childcare. Andrea currently works in a part time role at Smarty Pants as Senior Educator and Educator Mentor.
Ella currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Ella provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Ellie has completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care and is an assistant educator in our Emu Room.
Fiona has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care, along with a Bachelor of Learning Management in Early Childhood Education. Fiona has been with Smarty Pants since 2022 and is our Centre Director and Early Childhood Teacher in the Emu Room.
Heather has completed her diploma in Early Childhood and currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as an educator in the Lorikeet room. Heather provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Jade has completed her Certificate III in Early Chilhood and currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Jade provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Jayden currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Jayden provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Jessie joined Smarty Pants in 2018 returning home to Cooroy after some time away travelling. Her goal is to continue growing as a professional to give the children at Smarty Pants the best possible learning experience that will help them develop and get ready for Kindergarten. Jessie spends a lot of time having fun while providing the children with knowledge, understanding and social skills they will need to move to the next class.
Marina currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Marina provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Melissa has completed her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. I have also completed my Senior First Aid Certificate. After having two children of my own, I am passionate about wanting to pursue a career in childcare. My focus is to provide the best possible care, by offering children a safe and nurturing environment for them to grow and learn.
Nicky has completed a Diploma in early Childhood Services and is the Group Leader of our Lorikeets Room, Nicky is well known to the children and families within the community. Nicky focuses on offering the children support and comfort to form secure attachments and a trusting relationship. These relationships allow Nicky to encourage and support a child’s efforts when attempting to succeed, teaching them to never give up and to be persistent to challenge their skill set by learning to recognise their own efforts and achievements.
Nicole has completed a Bachelor of Education in Primary and Early Childhood Teaching. Nicole is our Kinder teacher in the Emu Room.
Rita currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Rita provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Shendell has completed her Diploma in Early Childhood. Shendell has three children, which attend Smarty Pants and Cooroy State School. Shendell believes in supporting children to become confident and involved learners and supports their learning of dispositions such as their problem solving development and encouraging learning through play.
Shendie has completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care and is the senior educator in our Kookaburra Room.
Skyler currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Skyler provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Stacey currently works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as an assistant educator. Stacey provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Susanna works at Smarty Pants Early Learning Centre as a assistant educator. Susanna provides valuable support to both our educators & children.
Hugo & Ada are our centre pet french bulldogs. They may both sleep at home with Andrea but we still think of them as our own. Hugo & Ada love napping in the sun, lots of pats from the children and the occasional game of catch me if you can in the backyard. Hugo & Ada have a calming influence on both our staff and children at Smarty Pants.