Staff

MEG MENDHAM
Meg is the Director of the service.  She holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and has many years of experience with working with families in rural and isolated communities.  She has experience in delivering Playsessions, Toy Library, Preschool and Management.  Meg started work at Galloping Gumnut in July 1995.  Meg is always available, by telephone or at the office, to answer any queries you may have regarding the service.

CAROL DRUMMOND
Carol is employed as our Early Childhood Teacher.  She holds a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).  Carol has a strong focus on the preschool program and early childhood learning and development.  She has many years teaching experience and has been employed by Galloping Gumnut since August 2009.

DEIDRE DOWLER
Deidre holds the position of Administration Assistant.  She has qualification in Business Administration, Accounting Procedures and Human Resources.  Deidre is highly skilled in maintaining all aspects of administration and has been with the service since October 2003.

SUE SAVAGE
Sue has been employed at Galloping Gumnut as a Child Care Worker since January 1988.  Sue has many years of experience in delivering a high quality early childhood program through Playsessions, Toy Library and Preschool.  She is one of the helpful staff you will meet at various Playsessions.

KAREN BROWN
Karen is another Child Care Worker who has also been with our service for over 20 years, having started working at Galloping Gumnut in May 1988.  Karen has many years of experience in developing and delivering the Early Childhood program through Playsessions, Preschool and Toy Library.  Karen works at various Playsessions, Literacy Sessions and Toy Library.

KERRYNE JACKSON
Kerryne has been employed as a Child Care Worker at Galloping Gumnut since September 2002.  Kerryne primarily works at Perthville Preschool and some playsessions.  Kerryne has recently completed her Certificate III in Children’s Services with a strong focus on the Early Years Learning Framework.

VICKI CINI
Vicki started working at Galloping Gumnut in August 2008.  Vicki has recently completed her Certificate III in Children’s Services with a strong focus on Child Development.   Vicki delivers the Early Childhood Program at Playsessions, Literacy Sessions and Toy Library.

SANDRA GIBNEY
Sandra started working as a Child Care Worker at Galloping Gumnut in January 2009.  Sandra is one of our key staff members at the O’Connell Preschool.  She is currently completing her Certificate III in Children’s Services.

VAL DUKES
Val holds the position of Association Diploma at Galloping Gumnut.  She has been employed with us since June 2009.  Val has experience in centre based care and now has expanded to mobiles, brining a wealth of knowledge and experience.  Val currently works at our Perthville Preschool.

JESS AUSTEN
Jess works as a Child Care Worker/Support Worker on both our Playsessions and Preschool Session.  Jess has a strong focus on delivering specialised care and education to children with Special Needs.  She has been employed by Galloping Gumnut since December 2009.

RISHELLE LOWRY
Rishelle is our newest employee.  She works as a Support Worker at our Perthville Preschool.  Rishelle brings a broad experience of EC from interstate and her focus is on preschool aged children.

CHANTELLE PARTRIDGE
Chantelle has been with the Galloping Gumnut team for over 12 months.  Chantelle is one of our Community Volunteers that assists us to deliver our Playsessions to Hampton and O’Connell.  Chantelle brings a caring, nurturing and supportive approach to our service.