Meet Our Team

Assistant Early Childhood Educator

Ben Thompson

Ben brings warmth and enthusiasm to every room he supports. His calm presence helps little ones settle, and he always has time for a smile and a chat at their level.

Secret talent: He plays the ukulele and leads spontaneous sing-alongs.

Our Cook

George Papadopoulos

George prepares delicious, nutritious meals daily — fuelling energy, imagination, and healthy habits. He loves introducing children to flavours from many cultures.

Favourite recipe: Zucchini slice with herbs from our veggie patch.

Educational Leader

Priya Sharma

Priya guides our teaching programs, helping children explore, question, and discover through play. She coaches our educators to embed the EYLF and children’s voices into every learning experience.

Loves: Mindful gardening and visiting art galleries.

Early Childhood Educator

Grace Kim

Grace creates playful, safe, and supportive learning spaces every day. Families love her creative ideas — especially her storytelling with puppets!

Outside work: Grace is learning to surf down at Torquay on the weekends.

Centre Manager

Sarah Ibrahim

Sarah leads with heart and purpose — ensuring every child, family, and educator feels welcomed and valued from the moment they arrive. With over 12 years in early years education, she supports continuous quality improvement and a strong culture of belonging.

Interesting fact: She is learning Auslan so she can better support children’s early communication.

Office Administrator

Olivia Martin

Olivia is the friendly face at reception, welcoming families and guiding new enrolments. She keeps our centre ticking — from family communication to daily organisation.

Personal touch: She bakes birthday cupcakes for any child who forgets theirs!