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.


Mrs Kate Beutel
Teacher
Bachelor of Education (Primary). Diploma in Children’s Services
Hi!
I hope everyone is settling into the year. I am enjoying my long service and being able to spend more time with my family and get away on some adventures with them and friends. I am also spending time watching movies, reading and have taken up stand up paddle boarding and pilates. I would really love to be able to play the guitar so am working on this during my time off.
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.
I look forward to returning to Kabarla class in term 2!

Mrs Margarita Chercoles
Teacher
Bachelor of Early Childhood
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
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.
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.

Robin Smith
Additional Needs Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood and Care
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.

Donna Williams
Administration
Wed/Thurs
Hi!
You'll find me in the office. I have 3 children, 1 dog and a galah that my husband got for his 13th birthday so she is quite old!!!!! I love both the beach and the country.
What I love most about Staverton is the warm and caring environment at our beautiful kindy.

Carrie Grassick
Nominated Supervisor
Hi!
Both of my kids have attended Staverton and adore it! I love making cakes, Irish dancing and spending time with my little family.
I am very passionate about Staverton and feel strongly that community is the heart and soul of our beautiful kindy. I will strive to continue making Staverton a great place for our children to start their formal educational journey.
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Caroline Maia
Additional Needs Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood and Care
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.

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.
I love working at Staverton because it is such a friendly and positive environment. All the staff and families are so welcoming and supportive.

Mrs Kristy Coombs
Educational Leader
Teacher
Graduate Diploma (Early Childhood)
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
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
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.
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.

Mrs Lee-Anne Harvey
Educator
Assoc. Diploma of Education (Childcare)
Hi!
I love to get in my bus/mini motorhome and drive. I have been very fortunate to explore many many places racking up 1000's of kilometers around Australia - north, south, east and west. I also enjoying spending time with my kids and my Granddaughter.
I love Staverton because of the staff, families and our wonderful grounds. Always welcoming and comforting.

Jill Danen
Additional Needs Educator
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Hi!
I’m married with 3 children and have an array of fur babies. I enjoy going to the movies, the beach and keeping fit.
I like being a staff member at Staverton Kindy because we aim to create an environment where children feel safe, nurtured and cared for

Sophia Bentley
AKHC Educator
Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care
Hi!
I have one dog who loves to think she’s a person. I love to play the ukulele on my free time as well as play games with my brother.
I love working at Staverton Kindy because of the welcoming and warm community and because I attended the Kindy myself.

Jen Cramb
AKHC Coordinator
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
Hi,
I lead the AKHC program at Staverton which I really enjoy because I just love being outdoors. My absolute favourite thing to do is go to the beach with my family on the weekend. I also enjoy swimming, eating, shopping and watching crime documentaries.
I look forward to meeting you all soon. This year is going to be so much fun!!