Gabbi’s connection to Bold Park dates back to 1994 when her son attended Bold Park Kindergarten as a Pre Kindy student.  She was invited to do some relief teaching and to work as a teaching assistant in 1998.  Then in 1999 as the school began its first year as Bold Park Community School, she was given her first Pre Kindy class.  She has taught Pre Kindy at BPCS ever since, and to this day; the complexities and capabilities of the three year old child remain her passion.  Gabbi has also held the leadership role of Early Childhood Team Leader since 2007.

Denise specialises in Creative Movement. She has 20+ years of experience as a creative and performing Arts Teacher in both public and independent schools in Sydney and Perth. Denise is also an experienced Arts Therapist, completing a Masters of Art Therapy in 2018

Fiona is a dedicated business administrator with over 25′ years experience in administration, bookkeeping and accounting roles.  Holding a Bachelor of Business from Edith Cowan University, Fiona’s experience is varied from working in commercial business, education environments and operating her own bookkeeping business.

Fiona enjoys working in a dynamic and caring environments.  Her commitment extends beyond the office, as she enjoys golf, travelling, and spending quality time with family.

Kiah grew up on a Western Australian wheat farm and loves working outdoors. She is passionate about the importance of offering children the opportunity to form a connection with the natural environment, especially in the early years, as a foundation for lifelong wellbeing and resilience.

Kiah first heard glowing reports of Bold Park Community School from her lecturers at Murdoch University whilst completing a Graduate Diploma in Education. As her own children began their educational journeys at Bold Park she embraced opportunities to participate in the school community, first as a parent, then as an intern and in 2010 as a teacher in the Primary School and Coordinator of the Wilderness Playgroup. A love of working with the youngest children in our school community motivated Kiah to undertake postgraduate studies allowing her to specialise in Early Childhood education.

Kiah’s teaching practice is enriched by previous careers in the film and television industry and as a yoga teacher. In her teaching, she seeks to inspire the physical, social-emotional and cognitive growth of each child whilst working in close partnership with families to support transition.

Kiah has a deep respect for place-based learning and the Reggio Approach, integral to the school’s teaching and learning philosophy, and seeks to deepen her understanding through ongoing research.

Sarah graduated with honours in Primary and Early Childhood Education from Murdoch University in 2012. Whilst working as a Co-Educator at Bold Park Community School during her studies, she thrived having found like-minded educators with a passion for innovative teaching and learning. Sarah’s work has been acknowledged with publications for AISWA and awards including The Vice Chancellors Commendation For Academic Excellence at Murdoch University.

Over the past 10 years she has taught in the early years, from the youngest members of BPCS in Playgroup through to year 2. With two short periods on maternity leave over the past few years, she has also had the opportunity to work in a relief capacity with students throughout middle and upper primary.

Sarah considers herself to be a motivated and innovative individual who has a commitment to engaging and inspiring students into the 21st century of education. She has developed a holistic approach to education which considers the whole child. She believes that children can only truly excel to achieve their personal best, when surrounded by adults who enable their learning and capacity for trust, competence and independence.

Current and innovative research in the field of education is constantly evolving, as is her personal and professional knowledge and experience. Sarah welcomes a teaching career that invites her to always ask the question’; “how can I best support my students in their development to be healthy, happy and active contributors in an ever-evolving society?

Amy graduated from University in England in 2012 after completing her studies in Children and Playwork and moved over to Australia 6 years ago. Amy will be working alongside Kiah in the Kindy room 3 days a week and on a Friday with Chloe in Pre-primary. Amy is excited to get to know everyone and start to build positive relationships with the team, children and families.

Before starting at Bold Park Amy worked as a coordinator for before and after-school care, caring for children aged 3-12 years. Over the past 13 years she has worked in a number of services, including schools, daycares as well as being an Au Pair for a family of 5 children, along with completing placements in Adventure Playgrounds, Children’s Hospitals and Social Services during her studies.

Amy loves being an educator and making a positive contribution to children’s lives through their learning and development and partnerships with families. She enjoys working as part of a team and having fun! Most of all she loves the funny things the children say – they make her smile every day!

Laura is a nurturing and conscious early childhood teacher who facilitates the Wilderness Playgroup.

With extensive experience teaching within Early Years, Laura has spent six years leading the Preschool and the Toddler Rooms at the UWA Early Learning Centre.

Committed to providing outreach to children and families, Laura has also worked as a Young People’s Service’s Librarian for the City of Rockingham, an Austswim Teacher for the City of Canning and a Birthday Party Host at The Pickled Fairy and Other Myths.

The fairy inside has never really left!

Laura is motivated by sparking joy and wonder within each child. Combined with her love of the creative arts and passion for reconnecting children with nature, she is excited to venture into the Wildspace at Bold Park.