East Beaumaris Kindergarten has a dedicated team of early childhood educators who bring with them a wealth of experience, knowledge and culture. Our educators are respected for the important work they do and are focused on promoting a culture of learning, a sense of belonging and a sense of well-being in partnerships with families. They have a passionate commitment to maximise the learning for each child at the centre and help develop their potential.
Sam Gill: Educator, Blue Wrens
Sam has been the three year old group educator since 2014 having worked previously in primary schools as a teacher and in a variety of early childhood settings as an educator and director.
She has a Bachelor of Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Primary Teaching.
Sam is a mother of twin girls and has grown up living in the Bayside area.
Kyra Gandini: Co-Educator, Blue Wrens & King Parrots
We welcomed Kyra to the EBK team in 2019. She works alongside Jenny & Sam as Co-Educators in the 3 & 4 year old groups.
Kyra completed her Diploma of early Childhood Education and Care and has worked previously as a Co-Educator in another Bayside kindergarten.
She lives near the beach with her young family in Seaford.
Jackie Leitch: Co-Educator, King Parrots
Jackie has a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and has a wealth of kindergarten experience.
Jackie has a passion for early learning as well as bush and beach kinder and nature-based play.
Libby Schwarzinger: Co-Educator, King Parrots
Libby has a Masters of Teaching Early Childhood and Primary and brings a passion for nurturing and developing young children's discovery of their world.