Our Staff

We have qualified university trained and diploma trained staff in each room as well as a qualified chef.

All of our staff are bilingual and speak a variety of languages including Mandarin/Cantonese, Korean, Portuguese and Arabic/Lebanese/Albanian/Indian.

All staff also have Senior First Aid, Analphylaxis & Asthma, Child Protection, Food Safety & Menu Planning Training qualification.

In addition to ESL (Intensive English lessons), our teachers are also qualified to provide private art and music lessons.

Our educators are welcoming and understanding, who are experienced and qualified to tend to the needs of the centre, children and their families, as well as the community, to provide high quality care in accordance with the EYLF 2010 through their ongoing professional training and reflective practices.

Susan

Director, and Educational Leader of Daisy Learning Centre.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Teaching.
• Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management
• Advanced Diploma in Accounting from London Cambridge University
• ACCA Member

"I am the owner and Director of Daisy Learning Centre. Our service has been providing high quality early childhood education in Campsie since 2008. I have been working in the Early Childhood Education sector since 2004.

I was born in China and had been living in Singapore for 10 years before migrating to Australia. I can speak Mandarin."

Gina

Nominated Superivisor and Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Education Early Childhood from Macquarie University.
• Diploma of children’s service from Meadowbank College of TAFE
• Se-Myong University 3 year Degree in English Literature
• Assistant Nurse Certificate in Korea

She has been working in the Daisy leaning Centre over 13 years and is fluent in Korean.

She has two children, likes reading, travelling and swimming.

"I come from Korean background. I had been working in a hospital for 3 years especially, in the newborn baby room and delivery room in Korea.

What I believe is that children are unique, capable, curious, and wonder researchers, and all of them have potentials. My past working experiences as well as my beliefs and passion motivate and inspire myself to continue provide the best quality care and education to children in the Early childhood setting."

Marwa

Part-time Educator.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in children services with 7 years in the industry.
• First Aid Accreditation
• Anaphylaxis & Asthma Accreditation
• Child Protection Accreditation
• Certificate (II) in IT and Business Administration

"My interests are cooking, cleaning, volleyball and travelling."

Justine Tao

2-3 y/o Room Educator.

Qualifications:

• Diploma certificate in Early Childhood
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training
• Child protection certification
• Behaviour management
• Additional needs support training

"I enjoy travelling, reading, and tasting different culture’s delicious food. I come from China and I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese."

Lina Lawrence

2-3 y/o Room Educator.

Qualifications:

• Diploma certificate in Childhood Services
• Diploma certificate in Early Childhood Education
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training
• Child protection certification
• Behaviour management
• Additional needs support training

"I enjoy cooking, craft, singing and collecting stamps and coins from around the world. I come from a bi-lingual background where I am able to speak Indonesian."

Jessie Li

Chef.

Qualifications:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Food Handling Safety Certificate
• Healthy Menu Planing Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Charlie Sukkar

3-5 y/o Room Educator.

Qualifications:

• Diploma and Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Certificate II Salon assisting (Hairdresser)
• Cert II in Business services
• Cert II Kitchen Operations
• Cert II Community Services
• 2nd place VETIS hairdressing zone NSW

"My name is Charlie Sukkar. Some background information about me.. - I’m half Lebanese and Greek. - I have 4 brothers and I’m the oldest.

I have completed my Diploma and Certificate 3 as a traineeship at my recent childcare centre. I have 3 years experience in the Early Childhood industry. Previously, I have been working in the Hairdressing & Barbing industry for 3 years.

What motivates me is a fundamental drive towards the care of children. I’m the oldest sibling of 4 young brothers and take an active approach in my role as a sister. I can’t wait to meet and great you all!"

Mara Moura

Educational Leader and Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate
• First Aid Certificate

My name is Mara and I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education & Care (Birth-5). I was born in Portugal and have been living in Australia since 2012. I started working at Daisy Learning Centre back in 2013.

I believe that children are capable, possess many strengths and I see play as a very important tool for learning. My goal is to make every child feel safe, secure, and supported and provide them with the skills, confidence and knowledge required to reach their full potential.

David

David is a semi retired financial accountant.

He looks after some of our bookkeeping and administrative tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Over 40 years’ experience as an Internal Auditor with NSW Attorney General Department and Financial Accountant with Sydney Grammar School, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital and various other small businesses and finally with Daisy Learning Centre as Bookkeeper Admin. Assistant.

"Played field hockey for about 20 years with Ryde Hunter Hill Hockey Club and served as Secretary and Treasurer for 5 years. I enjoy all sports but especially cricket. Looking forward to semi-retirement with the Daisies."

Helen He

3-5 y/o Room Educator

Qualifications:

• Certificate 3 in children services.
• First Aid Certificate
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificate

"I believe each child is unique with their different interests, strengths, backgrounds, and development. I will value and respect each child's strengths, interests, skills, abilities and support them to achieve their learning goals."

Regina Giri

Part-time Educator

Qualifications:

• Currently studying a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education.