Our Staff
Judith Aitken (Nominated Supervisor (Director) and Educational Leader
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Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and Bachelor of Education
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I have over 25 years of experience working in early childhood settings and I've been at this amazing kindergarten since 2012. I am passionate about building connections with young children and their families and celebrating the rich diversity that each child and family brings to our centre. My passions include storytelling, encouraging children's managed risk taking and understanding the importance of children's social and emotional well-being.
In 2024, I took over the non-contact role of Nominated Supervisor, after 12 years of teaching in Group B. I look forward to working with staff as I get to know our Kedron Heights' families.
Emily Mitchell (Teacher in Group B)
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Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Group B - Thursday and Friday's
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I am delighted to join the warm and welcoming Kedron Heights Community Kindergarten team in 2025. This year marks my 8th year of teaching early years education which I have grown to love and cherish. I'm passionate about exploring the world around us and bringing the children along for the journey as we learn together. I'm excited to work with all the children and their families as we embark on a year full of memories to cherish.
Dana Hynd (Educator/Inclusion Support in Group B)
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Certificate IV in Education Support and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Group B - Thursday and Friday's
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I have been a part of the teaching team at Kedron Heights Community Kindergarten for the past three years. I have over ten years of teaching experience in the Vocational Education sector and for the past six years I have focused my teaching on early childhood education, specifically working with children with diverse needs. I am passionate about inclusive education; creating a safe, supportive and stimulating environment for each individual child to explore, learn and grow.
Lori Forchetti (Educator in Group B)
I am so excited to be part of the children's journey, since joining in Kedron Heights in 2025.
I have 4 years of experience working in early childhood settings and am very passionate about creating a warm, fun, and supportive environment where little learners can grow, play and explore at their own pace. I believe the best learning comes from building confidence, curiosity and play-based learning where friendships and trust evolve. I cant wait to meet your family and be part of your child’s early years adventures.
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
Group B - Thursday's and Friday's
Kathy O'Sullivan (Teacher in Group A)
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Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and Bachelor of Education
Group A - Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Alternate Wednesday
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Having worked in a variety of roles in the early childhood sector over the past 30 years, I have enjoyed being a part of the excellent team here at Kedron Heights Community Kindy since 2017. I look forward to sharing your child's journey and creating a wonderful year of amazing memories. I am a mum to 3 beautiful children – 2 boys and 1 girl. When I am not teaching I love to go on bushwalks, travel, read and listen to music. I also really like running!
Sarah Day (Educator in Group A)
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Diploma of Childcare and Education
Group A - Monday’s, Tuesday’s and alternate Wednesdays
Involvement with community based kindergartens and the philosophy they embody form the foundation of my career in early childhood education. Kedron Heights Community Kindergarten has been an important part of my life for more than 12 years and I enjoy nurturing individual and collective ideas through play based learning. It’s wonderful to watch children’s ideas and interests evolve and friendships develop and grow over the course of the kindergarten year.
Diane Holland (Inclusion Support Educator in Group A)
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Master of Special Education / Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
Group A - Monday’s, Tuesday’s and alternate Wednesdays
With almost 20 years of special education teaching and curriculum development under my belt, I am excited to work at KHCK (where my 3 children also attended), and provide inclusion support to see these beautiful children thrive. Helping children find their voice through effective communication has always been my passion and this is a wonderful place for me to be while I take a slight detour in my career and study to become a Speech Pathologist.
Leanne McKenna (Financial Administrator)
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