Dedicated Educators Who Inspire and Support Every Child

At Drummond Park Pre-School, our educators are passionate early childhood professionals who are committed to creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment.

Our Educators

Our educators at Drummond Park Pre-School are caring, experienced and dedicated professionals who are passionate about early childhood education. They create a safe, supportive and engaging environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to learn. By building strong, respectful relationships with children and families, our team fosters confidence, curiosity and a genuine love of learning. Through thoughtful planning and play-based experiences, our educators support each child’s individual development while nurturing a strong sense of belonging within our pre-school community.

Natalie Rich

Natalie holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and brings almost 30 years of experience working in the earlychildhood sector. She strives to ensure each child is nurtured and valued. Her approach to teaching embeds social and emotional learning to support children to be kind and empathetic citizens in our community. You can often find her alongside children, delighting in their discoveries and achievements.

Lisa Tearle

Lisa has been working as the Admin Assistant at Drummond Park for the last 14 years. She holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services and Certificates in both Administration and Accounting. Lisa loves building relationships with staff, families and children to help the preschool to run smoothly. Lisa loves reading, cooking, knits for charity and spending time with family and friends.

Anita Drozdowski

Anita completed her Diploma in Early Childhood Education in 2015 after discovering her love for working withpreschool aged children. Anita is passionate about building relationships with children and fostering children’slearning from there. Outside of preschool, Anita enjoys coaching and playing sport, reading and spending time with family.

Amanda Tasik

Hi I’m Amanda, I hold a Diploma of Children’s Services and have 13 years of experience in the early childhood sector. I am passionate about creating engaging environments where children can grow, explore, and thrive. I value building strong relationships with families and fostering each child’s unique strengths and interests. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, baking and getting lost in a good book.

Melanie White

Melanie holds a Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) and worked in the sector for nearly 30 years. Melanie is deeply committed to inclusive practices, ensuring all children have opportunities to learn and thrive within their environment. Melanie’s personal loves are spending time with her family and friends, camping and relaxing in her garden.

Tiffany Swilks

Tiffany has been working in the early childhood sector for almost 22 years. Working in early childhood gives me the
opportunity to build meaningful connections with children and their families, and to be part of their learning and growth journey. I have a passion for gardening and love collecting children’s picture books.