At Dr Stanley Cochrane Memorial Kindergarten we have very experienced, qualified and dedicated staff.
Nina McArdle
4 YEAR OLD TEACHER AND EDUCATIONAL LEADER
Nina has been a Kindergarten teacher for 19 years and loves working with new children and families each year. She joined DSCMK in late 2022 and values being part of its community. Passionate about outdoor play and nature-based learning, Nina enjoys excursions that help children explore and discover the wider world. She focuses on building strong, trusting relationships and creating memorable, engaging, and challenging experiences. Some of her favourite things to do at kinder include gardening, cooking, and music and movement. Nina and her husband, Clint, have three beautiful children and a dog, Skye, and love exploring Australia together—especially its beaches!
Sara Nasser
3 YEAR OLD TEACHER
Sara joined the DSCMK community in 2023, bringing many years of experience as both an educator and teacher. As a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, she prioritises building strong, trusting relationships with children and families. As the three-year-old teacher to the Lorikeets group, Sara delivers a nurturing, engaging, play-based program that supports each child’s learning and growth. A mother of three and a lively black cavoodle, Mickey, who keep her very busy. Sara loves exploring new foods and cuisines and looks forward to sharing her passion for cooking and food with the children.
Sharyn Nash
4 YEAR OLD Educator
Sharyn commenced working at Dr. Stanley Cochrane Memorial Kindergarten in 2005, previously working in the childcare sector for many years, so has been teaching the children in our community for over 20 years! Sharyn finds working with the children very rewarding and as the kinder year progresses she is always amazed at the growth in the children’s confidence, skills and abilities. Sharyn is married to Peter and they have two adult daughters, Jessica Lee and Laura, and two beautiful granddaughters. Sharyn loves spending time with her grandchildren, reading, trying out new recipes and catching up with friends for coffee or dinner.
Farideh
4 YEAR OLD educator
Farideh joined our team in 2025 as an educator and has been working in Early Childhood Education since 2015. Her passion for this field led me her pursue further studies to become a qualified Early Childhood Teacher (ECT). Farideh is committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported. She loves supporting children with puzzles, and constructing games like marble run with the children. She is also very creative and enjoys creating art and craft, making sandcastles and reading books to children. She has two children of her own, and they love spending time outdoors, playing tennis, basketball and rising their bikes.
Kellie is a Mum to three kids aged 8, 6 and 5 who have all experienced DSCMK. She has a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and has been lucky enough to be part of the DSCMK kinder community for a few years, both as a parent and Educator.
Kellie believes that all children shine in a supportive, safe and fun environment and she can’t wait to get to know and see each child grow and learn throughout their kinder journey here.
At home Kellie loves playing games with her family, watching her beloved Saints (builds excellent resilience skills!), cooking, travelling, coffee and she LOVES Bluey…possibly more than the kids do!
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