"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world".
Meet the Team
Dedicated & Certified
Carol McDonough
Director, Nominated Supervisor, Early Childhood Teacher
Hi my name is Carol McDonough and I am too old to say I have lived in the Ingham district for the majority of my life. I live with my husband and Daughter (Who won't leave home). I also have a son who lives in Townsville.
I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education & can. I have been the Centre director at IELC since 2012
Jacinda Mahoney
Assistant Director/Lead Educator/ Studying Early Childhood Education - 4th Year
My name is Jacinda Mahoney. I am 38 years young with 5 beautiful little cherubs of my own. I have a Certificate 3 in business administration, a Certificate 3 in Education support and am in my final year of my Bachelor of Education- Primary. I have worked as an administration officer, a Station hand and for 10 years as a teacher's aide.
In my spare time (Ha ha what's that?) I enjoy reading (Just not Uni Textbooks).
Tyler McDonough
Educational Leader
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Hi, my name is Tyler McDonough, I am the Educational Leader at Ingham Early Learning Centre. I have worked at this Centre since 2017.
I have lived in Forrest Beach my whole life with my Mum, Dad and Brother.
My favourite hobby is talking and singing songs with the kids, I love to have a good chat with people, feel free to talk my ear off any day.
Sarah Shaw
Lead Educator
Hello, my name is Sarah Shaw. I am 27 years of age. I was born and raised in Ingham. I am the only child in my family.
I have been working in the childcare industry for 6 years. I have obtained my Certificate 3 and Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
In my spare time I enjoy collecting Harry Potter memorabilia, camping and 4wding. I have a fluffy gold retriever called Bailey, who enjoys visiting the children at Ingham Early Learning Centre.
Katelyn Tiedemann
Lead Educator
My name is Katelyn Tiedemann.
I am currently studying a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and care. I have lived in a variety of different places, I have 4 children of my own and love to express myself through my hair and nails.
In my spare time I enjoy any movie horror related.
Samantha Peters
Educator
My name is Samantha, but you can call me Sam. I have lived in Ingham for 10 years of my life. Before making the move to Childcare I was a nurse for 4 years.
I have an Autistic child of my own that I have been raising for he past 9 years.
I am currently studying my Certificate 3 in Childhood Education and care. I am very excited for this new chapter in my life.
Sophia Cassidy- Smallwood
Educator
I am currently studying Certificate 3 in Childhood Education and care.
Hannah Camp
Educator
I currently hold a Certificate 3 in Childhood Education and care.
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Shiane Clemmets
Lead Educator
I currently hold a Certificate 3 and are studying my Diploma in Childhood Education and care.
Sonya Grant
Lead Educator
I am currently studying my Diploma in Childhood Education and care.
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Jessica Williams
Educator
I am currently studying Certificate 3 in Childhood Education and care.
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Corinne Richter
Educator
I am currently studying my Certificate 3 in Childhood Education and care.
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