Meet the Team

Director, Nominated Supervisor, Early Childhood Teacher 

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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. 

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I have a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education & can. I have been the Centre director at IELC since 2012

Assistant Director/Lead Educator/ Studying Early Childhood Education - 4th Year

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My name is Jacinda Verner. 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). 

Educational Leader

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.

Adminstration Officer/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.

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I have been working in the childcare industry for 6 years. I have obtained my Certificate 3 and Diploma in Early Childhood Education. 

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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.

Lead Educator/Administration

My name is Samantha and I am 29 years old. I have lived in Ingham since I was 4 years old, I am originally from South East Queensland.

I live with my husband and our 3 children. We have 2 dogs. I love spending time with my family and friends, reading, sunflowers and watching Grey’s Anatomy. 

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I am currently studying my Diploma in Early Childhood Education and I am a Lead Educator and Admin Officer at Ingham Early Learning Centre. 

Lead Educator 

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My name is Stephanie Armstrong.

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I have 2o years of experience in Childcare, 18 of them doing Family Day Care. I hold a diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. 

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In my spare time I like gardening, camping and spending time with my pets. 

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Katelyn Fredericks

Lead Educator 

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My name is Katelyn Fredericks. 

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I am currently studying a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and care. I have lived in a variety of different places, I have 3 children of my own and love to express myself through my hair and nails.

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In my spare time I enjoy any movie horror related. 

Lead Educator

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I am currently studying a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and care.

Educator 

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My name is Sophie Woolley, I am 18 years old and have just finished Highschool. I am currently studying my Certificate 3 in Early Childhood education and care.

In my spare time I enjoy camping, waterskiing and spending time with my family & friends. 

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