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Meet the Team

Dedicated & Certified

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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

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Sarah Shaw 

Lead Educator 

Hello, my name is Sarah Shaw. I was born and raised in Ingham.  I am the only child in my family.

I have been working in the childcare industry for 8 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.

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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.

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Tarni O'Toole

Lead Educator

I am currently study my Bachelor of Early Childhood. 

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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. 

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Sophia Cassidy- Smallwood 

Educator

I am currently studying Certificate 3 in Childhood Education and care.  

I have lived in Ingham my entire life. Having grown up in a big family and  being surrounded by little kids I've always been interested in childcare. 

My hobbies revolve around sports having played a mix of netball, union and league over the years. 

Alana Finocchiaro

Educator

I am currently studying my certificate III in Early Education and childhood. 

I have always been interested in working in childcare as I have grown up as the oldest and always been surrounded by kids.

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Shiane Clemmets 

Lead Educator

I currently hold a Certificate 3 in Childhood Education.

I was born and raised in Ingham until I got offered a netball scholarship at a Boarding School in Brisbane.

I studied for a year at QUT for a bachelor of Primary Education and did work placement in a childcare centre which is when I found my love for childcare. I then worked in childcare from then on so for the last 8 years.

I love to live a healthy balanced lifestyle so sports keeps me busy. 

Ryleigh McMurray 

Educator

I am currently studying my certificate 3 in  childhood education and care. 

I have grown up in Ingham and lived here the entirety of my life.

 

I am passionate about childcare as I have always been around lots of children as I have a big family.

In my free time I enjoy socializing with friends.

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Mikaela McMurray 

Hannah Camp

Educator

I currently hold a Certificate 3  in Childhood Education and care.

Taliesha Goultz

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