Our team

Georgi completed her Bachelor of Early Childhood Education in 2012, joining DNMK in 2016 as the Currawongs 4yo teacher. Georgi started in the role of director in 2020. Georgi believes that strong partnerships with families supports each child’s holistic development and engagement with Early Years Learning. She believes children learn best when they are provided with opportunities to take risk, problem solve and discover answers with the thoughtful support of educators. Georgi is passionate about the community and history of DNMK and hopes to continue building on the 100 year plus legacy of the kindergarten.

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Sandra moved to Australia from Mexico in 2012. She holds a Diploma of Children’s Services and has been part of the DNMK team since 2016. Sandra enjoys crafting with the children and supporting their developing independence. She is passionate about sharing her language and culture through Mexican cooking experiences, songs and stories, supporting the children’s understanding of various cultures.

Emma has been working in early Childhood since 2011, completing her Diploma in 2017. Moving to Melbourne in 2019 saw Emma join the DNMK team. Emma celebrates the uniqueness of each child and aims to build learning around each child’s interests, ideas and cultural heritage through the use of a variety of mediums including music, literature and art. Emma is passionate about gardening and sustainability and brings her knowledge and passion in this area to DNMK’s sustainability philosophy.

Jo has been at DNMK for past 12 years, with experience across both the 3 and 4-year-old streams.She holds a Certificate 3 in Children’s Services and is passionate about the kinder community and engaging with the children and their families.Jo brings a nurturing quality which is so important in helping children become self-assured and confident. Jo enjoys fostering children’s dramatic play and connecting with children through shared stories.

Gina has assisted in the running of the kinder collaboratively with the Committee of management and Team of Educators since 2007.
Her children graduated from DNMK and she enjoys being part of the Richmond community.

Jacqui has been working with children in both Early Childhood and Primary School settings for almost 20 years. She enjoys supporting children to be able to face challenges and develop their own capabilities while working closely with families. After having her own children Jacqui worked at St Justin’s Primary School assisting children with developmental needs and behavioural issues. She joined DNMK in 2019 and is enjoying being back in an Early Years setting.