Burch Memorial EDUCATORS

Lisa List
4 YEAR OLD RED GROUP EDUCATOR

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Teaching and has been working in Early Childhood since 2006. Lisa started her journey as a Preschool Teacher in 2010 and joined the Burch team in 2016. Lisa is the current Educational Leader, Nominated Supervisor at Burch and works as the Educator in our 4yo red group.
Lisa has a passion for teaching little minds, offering a nurturing environment where children can flourish as individuals and as a group. 
Lisa lives locally to our community and enjoys spending time with her husband and 2 children. Lisa has a passion for cooking and going on adventures with her family.
​Lisa has completed her first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training.

Carly McDonnell
4 YEAR OLD BLUE GROUP EDUCATOR

Carly started at Burch in 2017 and works as our four-year-old Educator in blue group. Carly loves teaching kindergarten children because they are so eager to learn and are at their most crucial stage for lifelong learning. She holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Services and an Advanced Diploma in Children's Services. Carly loves being outdoors and is very sporty, playing and coaching netball for several clubs. On weekends more than anything, she enjoys spending time with her family.

Mandy Baptiste
3-YEAR-OLD GROUP EDUCATOR 

Mandy moved to Australia in 2011 from England. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood and has been working with children for 12 years. She has a wide range of experiences from family day care to long day care and occasional care. Mandy is very passionate about her role as an educator and values each family’s needs. She enjoys seeing each child grow in their learning experiences and supporting them at each step. Mandy has three children of her own so enjoys spending time with them outside of work. Mandy has a passion for creating new ideas and exploring new places. Mandy has completed first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training.

Sharon Hewitt 
4 YEAR OLD CO-EDUCATOR (RED GROUP)

Sharon has been working with children for over 20 years, and has been working as part of the Burch Memorial team since 1999. She has two adult girls of her own and is a nan to two adorable little ones. Sharon loves spending time with her family and in her garden.  Sharon has completed her first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training.

Kate B 
4 YEAR OLD BLUE GROUP CO-EDUCATOR

Kate has been working with children for the past 6 years and joined the Burch team three years ago. She started as a relief staff member and working in activity group. Currently she is enjoying working alongside Carly in Blue Group.
Kate sees her role an important one building trusting and secure relationships with the children allowing them to feel secure within their environment where they can develop and learn through play.
Kate holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education along with first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training.
Kate lives locally with her family and enjoys watching her sons and husband play soccer and cricket for Wonga. 
Her interests include gardening, cooking, being outdoors and travelling.

Alison Wilson 
4 YEAR OLD CO-EDUCATOR (Red Group) 
3 YEAR OLD CO-EDUCATOR  (Green Group)

Alison is a co-educator in our three and four year old programs and has worked at Burch Memorial Preschool since 2000. Alison holds a Diploma of Early Childhood Education along with first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training. Alison lives in the local community and enjoys tennis, walking and reading. 

Laura Kennedy

​3 YEAR OLD CO-EDUCATOR (Yellow Group)

2018 is Laura's first year as a permanent staff member at Burch Memorial Kinder. Laura holds her Diploma in Children's Services. She has many years of experience in the industry and across all areas - occasional care, long day care and Kindergartens. Laura has 2 of her own children who she adores and spends all of her spare time with. She is a local mum who enjoys gardening, walking and baking. Laura hold her first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training.

Jess Tabone

ACTIVITY GROUP CO-ORDINATOR

Natalie McKinnon 
ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

Natalie is our administration support assistant and has been part of the Burch family since 2013. Nat started as a three-year-old educator, soon becoming the educational leader, before taking some time away on maternity leave. Nat has since returned in an administration capacity. Natalie has many years of teaching experience, along with a passion for gardening and growing food for her family. She holds a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood and we value her skills and experience in our kinder family.