Meet the Poets Grove Family
We value peoples of all cultures and identities who weave together the diverse fabric of Poets Grove—from our dedicated educators, professional staff, volunteer committee members, artists-in-residence, and beyond
Administration & Support Team
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Mardi Luff
CENTRE MANAGER
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Shiwangi Sharma
2IC / ADMIN SUPPORT
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Eva O’ Gorman
EDUCATIONAL LEADER & EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
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Carly Kruger
EDUCATIONAL LEADER & EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
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Claudia Caldwell
ADMINISTRATION AND ENROLMENT OFFICER
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Daniela Buecheler-Scott
CULTURAL CONNECTIONS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Colleen Meyer
CHILD SAFE CHAMPION
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Helen Orso
ACCOUNTS OFFICER
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Stephanie Nelkner
PAYROLL OFFICER
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Laura Healy
MUSIC ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
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Sayaka Kondo
KITCHEN TEAM
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Mihoko Udagawa
KITCHEN TEAM
Our Valued Educators
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Amy
EDUCATOR
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Anastasia
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER & LEAD EDUCATOR
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Andrea
EDUCATOR
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Bella
EDUCATOR
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Caitlin
EDUCATOR
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Carla
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER & LEAD EDUCATOR
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Colleen
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER, LEAD EDUCATOR & CHILD SAFE OFFICER
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Devi
EDUCATOR
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Divya
EDUCATOR
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Edward
TRAINEE
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Hannah
TRAINEE
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Helen
EDUCATOR
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Jennifer
EDUCATOR
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Karli
TRAINEE
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Kerrie
LEAD EDUCATOR
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Laura
LEAD EDUCATOR, MUSIC ENRICHMENT & EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
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Leif
EDUCATOR & WHS OFFICER
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Lucy
LEAD EDUCATOR & EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
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Michelle
LEAD EDUCATOR & EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
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Nancy
EDUCATOR
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Naomi
EDUCATOR
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Natalia
EDUCATOR
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Natsuko
EDUCATOR
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Nicole
LEAD EDUCATOR & EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
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Philippa
Educator
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Rebecca
EDUCATOR
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Tammy
EDUCATOR
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Vaughn
EDUCATOR
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Yukari
EDUCATOR
Poets Grove Committee
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Lauren Bencina
PRESIDENT
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Kim Carmody
VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY
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Sally Etherington
TREASURER
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Brendon Peel
MEMBER
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Rachel Orchard
MEMBER
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Eliza Finlay
MEMBER
“I love that Poet’s Grove has an amazing community with both the Educators and the families that attend.
Everyone is very welcoming and supportive and I feel so lucky to be a part of this wonderful centre.”
—Lauren, Mother