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WHERE THE FUTURE BEGINS
2 Matthew St,
Glen Waverley, 3150
03 9802 8035
Our Staff
Early Childhood Teachers
Our highly qualified, passionate Early Childhood Teachers provide a programme and environment which inspires children to participate in learning through play and intentional teaching.
4-year-old groups - Red, Blue & Yellow
Jennifer Bons
Director and Early Childhood Teacher 4-year-old group
Jennie began work at Syndal as a co-educator and has been inspired and supported by the Syndal staff to continue her studies. She has a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching and completed her Masters in teaching at Deakin University. Jennie's background is in science and she hopes to share her passion and skills with the children via a played based program.
Queenie Tan
Early Childhood Teacher 4-year-old group
Queenie completed her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at The University of Melbourne in 2012. She advocates for play-based learning as the optimal method for children's education. She is passionate about teaching children emotional recognition and management, preparing them for success in school and beyond. She lives locally and has three primary school-age children. Queenie looks forward to partnering with families to support each child's journey.
Mandy Alford
Early Childhood Teacher 4-year-old group
Mandy has been teaching early childhood for over thirty years. She has taught in a variety of kindergarten settings including both rural, regional and overseas.
Mandy has done extra studies and completed these, giving her an exemplary teacher status. Mandy lives locally and loves spending time walking her dog, and being with her friends and family.
3-year-old groups - Green
Issy Thirumurthy
Early Childhood Teacher 3-year-old group
Issy has been a Kindergarten teacher for around 8 years and has a diverse background from working with children in different early childhood settings in Australia and Singapore. She is very much inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach of learning and using natural materials and loose parts in the classroom. She enjoys exploring and learning about different cultures with the children. Issy speaks Tamil and conversational Mandarin and enjoy bilingual experiences in the program. Issy is also a mum to a cheeky toddler and a primary school aged child.
Jessica Kneale
Early Childhood Teacher 3-year-old group
Jessica completed a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education at the University of Melbourne and has over 15 years of experience working in various early childhood settings. As a mother of two, she deeply values the importance of learning through play in the early years. She is passionate about supporting young children’s development, finding great fulfillment in witnessing their growth and achievements. Jessica is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and is eager to share her love of music, arts and crafts, and diverse cultural experiences within the kindergarten program.
Educators
Supporting the teachers are our wonderful Educators who assist with the running of the programme to enhance your child’s learning experience.
Karin Della Penna
Educator for the 4-year-old group
Karin gained a Certificate III in Childrens' Services in 2009, so fulfilling a life goal to enter into the Education Profession.
She loves working in Early Childhood and believes children learn best through play and having fun. Karin also has a science background and enjoys sharing it with inquisitive minds
Tiffani Danyi
Educator for the 3-year-old and 4-year-old groups
Tiffani has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She has always had a passion for working with young children and knowing she can make a difference to a child's life.
In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and meeting up with friends and family. Tiffani is very excited to have joined the team at Syndal Preschool and is looking forward to a wonderful year.
Support Staff
Our teaching team is supported by the highly skilled Rachel Lindsey who has many roles that help to manage the administration of Syndal Preschool.
Rachel Lindsey
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Educational Leader
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Enrolment Officer
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Administration