Amy Shine

is the Director of Forbes Preschool, a role she has held since 2009.

Amy strives to meet the needs of the preschool community and inspire others.

Carmen Stephens

is our Educational Leader and holds a Bachelor Education.

This year Carmen will continue to support staff in their training needs.

Kim Toohey

has a Bachelor of Teaching and is known for her caring and nurturing ways. You can find her singing and enjoying movement with the children.

Carly Keane

holds a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).

She is committed to ensuring a high quality program is available to all children attending Forbes Preschool.

Shea King

has a Diploma in Children’s Services and is the Facilitator of the Girinya Room and School Readiness program in partnership with an Occupational and Speech Therapist.

Codie Smith

holds a Diploma and is completing her Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood.

She is the secretary of the local AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultative Group) and is a favourite amongst the children.

Mandy Hodge

is the Work Health and Safety Officer at the preschool and looks after our culinary needs!

Chenoa Sanderson

is our Administration Officer and will be the friendly face you see as you walk through our front doors.

Chenoa works Tuesday through Friday.

Jackie Wright

currently has a Certificate III and will this year complete her Diploma.

She is looking forward to meeting the new families of the Bubadyang room.

Simone Newell

has a Certificate III in Children’s Service’s and is nearing completion of her Diploma.

Sim engages in lots of spontaneous play and learning.

Emma Little

has her Certificate III in Children’s Services.

Seeing the children form last year develop skills for school is what Emma is looking forward to in 2018.

Shirley Duke

has a Certificate III.

She will be helping out in all aspects of the preschool this year.

Tahliah Horvat

This year we welcome Tahliah to the Preschool.

Tahliah has previously worked in Parkes at the Live Better Preschool and is looking forward to joining our dynamic team.

Katie Paahi

has a Certificate III in Children’s Services. She is new to preschool in 2018 and is going to bring a fresh outlook on playing and gardening – ‘being’ in the outdoors.