Meet our team
Our staff are 100% dedicated to nurturing and educating children through their early formative years. The children at Staverton attend a 5 day fortnight, 8.30am – 2.35pm in compliance with the Queensland Kindergarten Funding Scheme (QKFS) requirements of 15 hours attendance by children per week.
Staverton is staffed by highly qualified Early Childhood Educators who also hold current first-aid certificates and Blue Cards. All of our teachers are approved Kindergarten Program Providers (KPP).
Each teacher is assisted by one educator in the classroom to support the teacher and the children in the daily program. Additional needs educators are employed when required to support a child and or class.
Interested in joining the Staverton team? View available positions here.
Mrs Kate Beutel
Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Primary). Diploma in Children’s Services
Teacher of Kabarla group Mon, Tues alt Wed
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Hi! I love travelling and going on adventures with my two teenagers, husband and our dog Willow. I send my family crazy with my singing and trying to learn how to play the guitar. The beach is my calm place and I love trying new things as long as it doesn’t involve me cooking!
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I love being part of the amazing Staverton team and working with such passionate educators and staff. I also love getting to know the families that help to make our beautiful Staverton community.
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Mrs Margarita Chercoles
Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood
Teacher of Gungun group Mon, Tues alt Wed
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Namaste everyone!!!
AKA Mrs yogi, I am a lover of all things zen! On holidays you will most likely find me relaxing on the beach or venturing on a camping expedition. I am a big foodie and love to travel, especially with my family in tow. I have three beautiful children and a cat called Luna!! I love Staverton because it is truly a magical place for children to experience and explore. Kindy life rocks!!
Mrs Mina Kevat
Educator
Diploma of Children’s Services
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Hi!
I like to go for a jog on bush tracks in the evening after work. My favourite holiday activity is a rainforest hike. I also enjoy growing things - my family calls me a green thumb and I have a garden full of vegetables.
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At Staverton each year, I like best of all to welcome new families - to give them a feeling of belonging to the fabulous Staverton community.
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Robin Smith
Additional Needs Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood and Care
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Hi!
I love to use my hands creatively and am sometimes called “Bob the Builder” at Staverton as I am often called to fix things! My relaxation hours are spent playing tennis and taking my mini schnauzer “Angus” for walks. I can spend many hours in my garden and watching my native bees.
The warmth and community spirit of Staverton is unique and I feel lucky to be apart of it and contribute to its continuing goals to exceed.
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Caroline Maia
Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood and Care
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Hi!
I have been working in the early childhood sector for 11 years, since relocating from Brazil. I like to introduce my culture in activities with the children. I love watching the children grow, learn, explore and develop socially. I have a son and daughter in primary school and one of our favourite things to do on weekends is stay at the beach. In my spare time I enjoy running, swimming and riding and training for events with a group of friends.
I am excited to be working at Staverton and looking forward to meeting the new families.
Kaye Stuart
Educator
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood
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Teacher of Walan group Alt Wed, Thurs and Fri
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My name is Kaye and I love teaching, art, books, and being outdoors in nature. I love family holidays with my husband and my two boys and our doggie Albert Einstein.
I love the ethos and philosophy of community kindergartens and have worked in them for years. I am very much looking forward to becoming a permanent member of the Staverton Family.
Taryn Rankin
AKHC Coordinator
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood
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Hello, I’m Taryn. I love to travel and explore new places with my husband, two children and our little dog, Remy. On weekends, I enjoy walks in nature, mountain hikes and trying to learn tennis to keep up with my son. I also love musical theatre: my daughter and I will find any excuse to go to a show!
Staverton is a gem of a Kindy and I love being a part of the welcoming and nurturing Kindy community.
Mrs Kristy Coombs
Nominated Supervisor and Educational Leader
Graduate Diploma (Early Childhood)
Teacher of Walan group Thurs, Fri alt Wed
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Hi,
I am a regular at the library, it's my favourite place! I am learning how to keep indoor plants alive and I enjoy cooking to music from the 60's and 70's. I love being with the children, families and staff at our beautiful Staverton
Mrs Judy Ford
Teacher
Bachelor of Education Studies
Teacher of Gwala group Thurs, Fri alt Wed
Hi!
These are my top favourite things in no particular order!
1. My beautiful, loud, busy family.
2. My dog. She's an old girl who loves long sniffy walks.
3. Going to the beach and swimming, walking and reading all day. Bliss!
I love Staverton. I love that it is an amazing community that truly cares for and supports each other.
Mrs Angela Strickland
Educator
Diploma of Child Care and Education
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Hi!
I LOVE to shop. But I am exceptionally good at online shopping!!
My favourite place to be is anywhere on a beach enjoying the sun and salt water.
I love listening to music. Especially ones from when I was in school, but my children think it’s so daggy.
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I am lucky to be part of the Staverton Kindy team. I love meeting new families and their children each year and it’s exciting when we get to see their younger siblings come to kindy when they are older enough.
Paula Madrid
Administration
Mon/Tues
Hi!
You can find me in the office. I have two active children and a beautiful dog. In my spare time, I enjoy walking, swimming and spending time with my family and friends.
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I love working at Staverton because it is such a friendly and positive environment. All the staff and families are so welcoming and supportive.
Christina Theodoratos
Additional Needs Educator
Diploma Early Childhood and Care
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Hi I’m Ms Christina.
I love working with children and have been working in the afterschool/ kindy care sector for many years. My passions include anything artistic, creative, theatrical and anything to do with imagination, colour, patterns and designs. I love being able to bring this creativity to AKHC. I look forward to being part of your Staverton journey!
Maddy Long
Additional Needs Educator
Diploma Early Childhood and Care
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I am happiest when out and exploring in nature - including the forests, beaches and mountains with friends and family. Growing up in Northern NSW I explored many bush tracks and grew to love the environments and build a passion for sustainability.
In my spare time I enjoy being creative with sewing, cooking, photography and drawing. I love listening to all types of music and believe a great song can start a great day ahead.
I am very excited to be joining the team at Staverton and meeting all the families and children.
Maeve Toombes
AKHC Educator
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Hi, I’m Maeve!
I play piano and guitar, and like to listen to music in my free time. Over the holidays, I love to spend time with my family and friends in Toowoomba and go hiking, cook, watch movies and play board games. I’m a big Brisbane Bronco’s fan, so if you want to chat about NRL – I’m eager!
I am super excited to be working with the Staverton team to connect with families, and support children to flourish, learn and play.
Fiona Kelly
Additional Needs Educator
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Hi, I'm Fiona! I have been working in early childhood and care for many years now and have two children myself. Some of my favourite things are swimming in the beach, cooking and playing sport with my friends and family. I'm looking forward to joining Staverton Kindy as I believe the early years are so informative - what a rewarding role!