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 Verner

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

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).

Tyler McDonough

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.

Sarah Shaw

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.

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 Fredericks

Lead Educator

My name is Katelyn Fredericks.

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.

In my spare time I enjoy any movie horror related.

Samantha Peters

Educator

Hayley Parker