Staff

We believe staff are the most valuable asset to the quality of the centre and that high quality staff are imperative to the smooth running of the centre. We aim to employ the best possible staff for the position through fair advertising and selection processes. For more information, see Staff Selection in the Nanyima Policy Document.

Below are current members of staff, and a brief profile.

Alexandra
Suburb: Cammeray
Uni/Tafe: University of NSW
Major/Degree: International Studies, major is Global Studies
Quals/training: Child Protection
Food Safety & Hygiene
First Aid
Awesome Activities
Interests: Travel, Model UN
Team sports, esp. netball
Spending time with friends
Chris
Suburb: Turramurra
Uni/Tafe: Macquarie University
Major/Degree: BA Education
Quals/training: Child Protection, First Aid
Food Safety & Hygiene
Behaviour Management, Asthma Management
Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen
Awesome Activities
Interests: Skiing, surfing, the beach, the snow and fun
Jerome
Suburb: Cammeray
Uni/Tafe: University of Technology Sydney
Major/Degree: Law/Communications
Quals/training: First Aid, Child Protection
Asthma Management, Behaviour Management
Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen
Creative Programming
Interests: Reading, movies, travel, indoor soccer, cricket, frisbee
Cat
Suburb: Cremorne
Uni/Tafe: University of NSW
Major/Degree: Bachelor of International Studies
Quals/training: First Aid
Asthma Management
Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen, Child Protection, Behaviour Management, Programming.
Interests: Travel,music,sports and leisure, arts/drama.
Amelia (Mim)
Suburb: Cammeray
Uni/Tafe: Sydney University
Major/Degree: International Studies, major is Government &
Quals/training: Child Protection
Food Safety & Hygiene
First Aid
Asthma Management
Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen
Interests: Travel, International Relations, Model UN, Sailing, waterskiing, netball and skiing, Music, history, camping and spending time with family and friends.
Sharon — Administration Manager
Suburb: Northbridge
Uni/Tafe: Victoria University of Wellington
Major/Degree: Education and Anthropology
Quals/training: Child Care Certificate
Child Protection
OH & S Training
Behaviour Management
Effective Supervision
Inclusive Programming
First Aid
MYOB Payroll
Quality Assurance Process
Interests: Travel, music, movies, wine and a large family!
Sophie
Suburb: Northbridge
Uni/Tafe: University of Technology Sydney
Major/Degree: Bachelor of Management Leisure
Quals/training: First Aid
Asthma Management
Interests: Travelling, surfing and cooking
Wingy — Centre Co-ordinator
Suburb: Marsfield
Uni/Tafe: Petersham TAFE
Major/Degree: Dip. OOSHC
Quals/training: Child Protection
Food Safety & Hygiene
First Aid
Asthma Management
Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen
Creative Programming
Fire Safety
Quality Assurance Process
Interests: Cooking, music, tennis, golf and pool
Marcus
Suburb: Naremburn
Uni/Tafe: University of NSW
Major/Degree: BSc (Health/Exercise Science)
Quals/training: First Aid, Behaviour Management
Interests: Soccer, cycling, surfing, music.
Shaun 
Suburb: Wahroonga
Uni/Tafe:  
Major/Degree: Fitness Insruction
Quals/training:  First Aid
Interests: Gym, basketball, footy
Hayley
Suburb: Waverton
Uni/Tafe: Australian Catholic University
Major/Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Quals/training: First Aid, Creative Programming, Child Protection
Interests: Drawing, painting, netball, shoe shopping.
Jessica
Suburb: Mosman
Uni/Tafe: Macquarie University
Major/Degree: BA Dip Ed
Quals/training: Child Protection, First Aid, Food Handling, Creative Programming, Behaviour Management
Interests: Craft, music, tennis, yoga, pilates, cooking, concerts, and going out with friends.
Joanna
Suburb: Willoughby
Uni/Tafe: Sydney University
Major/Degree: BA
Quals/training: First Aid, Asthma Management, Child Protection, Behaviour Management
Interests: Netball, basketball, drama, languages, socialising, the beach.
Sam
Suburb: Manly
Uni/Tafe:  
Major/Degree: French & Business
Quals/training:  Child Protection, Behaviour Management
Interests: Shopping and reading
Laura
Suburb: Willoughby
Uni/Tafe: Macquarie University
Major/Degree: Bachelor of Chiropractic Science
Quals/training: First Aid, Asthma Management, Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen training, Creative Programming, Child Protection, Behaviour Management
Interests: Netball, reading, craft, sailing, socialising, holidays and the beach.
Megan
Suburb: Naremburn
Uni/Tafe: Macquarie University
Major/Degree: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Quals/training: First Aid, Child Protection, Behaviour Management.
Interests: Bike riding, bush walking, craft, sewing.
Phil
Suburb: Kirribilli
Uni/Tafe: Sydney University
Major/Degree: B Liberal Arts & Science
Quals/training:  First Aid
Interests: Ultimate Frisbee, music
Sally -  Assistant Co-ordinator
Suburb: Manly
Uni/Tafe: Crows Nest TAFE
Major/Degree: Diploma in Child Care, Social Science
Quals/training: First Aid, Child Protection, Food Safety & Hygiene, Behaviour Management
Interests: Socializing with friends and family, all sports but mostly softball, working with children, having fun with my dogs and my new notebook (still learning how to use it).
Hannah
Suburb: Castlecrag
Uni/Tafe: Macquarie University
Major/Degree: Media Studies
Quals/training: Asthma Management, Anaphylaxis/Epi Pen, Child Protection, Behaviour Management
Interests: Music, travel, shopping, writing, reading.
Ellie
Suburb: Cammeray
Uni/Tafe: University of NSW
Major/Degree: Bachelor of Art/design
Quals/training: First Aid, Child Protection, Behaviour Management
Interests: Netball, touch football, soccer, art/design
Karla - Assistant Co-ordinator (Clubs)
Suburb: Newtown
Uni/Tafe: University of New England
Major/Degree: Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Quals/training: First Aid, Anaphylaxis, Fire Safety, Child Protection, Behaviour Management
Interests: Going to the beach, netball, going to the gym, learning to play bass guitar