Amy was born and raised in Zimbabwe. She attended university in Denver, Colorado and lived in London for two years before relocating again – this time to Australia, where she has made the Gold Coast her home.

Growing up, Amy saw her parents deeply involved in the education sector; dedicating their passion into lifelong careers. Amy shares her family’s love for education, teaching and training. Amy holds a Certificate III in Children’s Services, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Fostering individual achievement and potential within her students and herself is of the upmost importance to Amy. She believes that continuing professional development is a fundamental part of the journey of being an educator. Facilitating shared learning across the industry is not only beneficial for trainers and educators, but also for students where they can see the cohesion between teaching and learning. Amy has proudly been working for the Kool Kids brand since 2014.

Since her own early childhood, Lily has always held a deep admiration and respect for her educators and their ability to excite her eagerness to learn. So, after finding her passion in both sales and communications, she has combined these with her love for education within her role as a Digital Marketing and Communications Trainee at KKTC.
With a Bachelor of Journalism and a Cert III in Business up her sleeve, Lily works along side College Manager Sam Hendry to grow the college and encourage aspiring Early Childhood educators to get a head start in their career with KKTC. Lily started with KKTC in October 2021.

Sharon commenced with Kool Kids Early Learning Centres in mid 2000’s and has a track record of financial management in the sector over many years. in the role of financial controller, Sharon ensures the college funding submissions and obligations as an RTO are soundly managed.

Sharon has a BComm – Bachelor of Commerce (University of Queensland) and is a CA – Chartered Accountant

Starting in the childcare industry in 1993, Janine has over 20 years’ experience, with a Certificate IV (TAE) in Training and Assessment. Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate III in Child Care.

Her roles over her career have been varied; from working with babies, and all age groups in Long Day Care, to managing and training staff as a Non-Contact Director of Long Day Care to training and assessing Certificate III and Diploma in Children’s Services through both Online (E – Learning) and Classroom based learning.

Janine works closely with our school based students.

Lauren commenced at Kool Kids Training College in late 2021 and brings over 13 years of teaching experience within Brisbane and the UK. Her experience includes working with children from infancy to mature school age, both as an Early Childhood Teacher, a Primary School Teacher, Centre Director and as a Trainer and Assessor.

Lauren’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Hons in Teaching: specialising within the Early Years, Diploma of Education and Care and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Lauren is committed to developing and extending her own professional development and has acquired a vast amount of knowledge and training in the education sector. She is enthusiastic to share her knowledge within the field and takes great ownership in mentoring individuals to be the best they can be.

She is an advocate for delivering high-quality training and assessment within Early Childhood to help build a strong foundation to educators of how they support children’s learning and development as they start or continue their career journey.

Michelle has over 10 years experience working in Early Childhood Education and Care, completing her Certificate III in Children’s Services in 2006 via a traineeship, and then went on to complete her Diploma of Children’s Services in 2010, also via a traineeship. Both of these qualifications gave Michelle the opportunity to complete hands on learning whilst studying where her trainer would come out monthly to visit and support with on the job learning. During her years in the sector, Michelle has worked as a Room Assistant, Room Leader, Educational Leader, Assistant Centre Manager and finally as a Centre Manager. Throughout her career Michelle has worked across all age groups, but predominately in the Nursery room.

In 2016 Michelle completed her Cert IV in Training and Assessment and started working at Monash University in Melbourne where she was a classroom-based trainer, teaching Certificate III and Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care qualifications.

In 2017 Michelle upskilled her qualification to complete her Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and also upskilled to the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and Assessment.

Michelle is extremely passionate about the early years as the early years are fundamental to children’s growth, development, and their learning. Both of Michelle’s children were in Long Day Care from a very early age, my daughter, Maddi at 4.5 months old and my son, Jaxx at 6 months old. She is a huge advocate for Early Childhood, it takes someone truly special to help ensure each child is thriving and learning in a home away from home environment, to care for and nurture each child as if they were their own. ​

Michelle enjoys being an Early Childhood Trainer and Assessor as she gets the opportunity to support, guide and mentor students who are just as passionate about Early Childhood as she is! Michelle says “It’s important that I build a strong relationship with my students from the start and for them to know that I will be there from start to finish, that I will be one of their biggest supporters and I will strive to ensure that their learning journey is a positive and fun experience.”

She adds “As a Trainer and Assessor, it is important to recognise that everyone learns differently and at different paces, but the outcome is the same, which is to complete their qualification. I want my students to know that I will be there, every step of the way, to help them overcome any challenges that they may face, offer extra support where necessary, help break down the content and to come up with learning strategies to help them through their learning journey. My favourite quote would have to be, no one is you, and that is your biggest power.”

​Michelle commenced with KKTC in June 2022.

Amy has been in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector for over 18 years educating throughout the northern suburbs of Brisbane. Her experience includes working as an educator, outside school hours, Centre Manager and in recent years as a Trainer and Assessor. ​

Amy brings with her a variety of skills and qualifications including the Advanced Diploma of Children’s services, Diploma of Children’s services, Diploma of Business and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. ​

Amy is committed to sharing her knowledge and passion for the early childhood industry through mentoring and supporting her students to complete their qualifications. She is devoted to building knowledgeable and empowered educators so they can be confident in providing the best possible care to the children and families that attend their service.

​Amy commenced with KKTC in March 2022.

Nikki started her Early Childhood Education and Care career at a young age, completing a Childhood and Education school based subject. From there she moved her way into a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care and found passion in sharing the importance of the industry while working as a University Ambassador for the Early Years. She changed pathways to complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care while working as a Senior Educator and 3iC. Within these roles, Nikki saw an opportunity to support the industry’s growth and completed a Certificate IV in Training and Assessing. Nikki now provides guidance to educators while being an advocate for the industry. She values quality care for all children and families and is able to embed these values in her daily work, while training and supporting her students. Nikki finds value in her role as a Trainer and Assessor to support new educators to have those ‘a-ha’ moment, between theory and practices. In turn, this will then foster the best quality care for the next generations of children.

Nikki commenced with KKTC in June 2022.

Tanya has been working in the Early Childhood Education and Care for 25 years in a variety roles from educator to Centre Manager with the past 7 years as a Trainer and Assessor.​

Tanya is an advocate for learning being a lifelong commitment with an Advanced Diploma in Community Sector Management, Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood, Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Diploma in Business, Diploma in Management, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

She has have extensive knowledge of the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and is 100% committed to her student cohort focussing on creating positive student relationships and supporting them through their learning journey.​

Tanya commenced with KKTC in March 2022.

With over 11 years’ experience in the Early Childhood Sector starting as a trainee right through to centre management and operations roles, Caitlin has always wanted to pursue a career as a Trainer/Assessor where she could mentor and pass her passion for the Early Years on to others.

Caitlin has a passion for giving back to her community and has been involved with Variety the Children’s Charity for numerous years and throughout her career has raised thousands of dollars through community charity days and spread awareness.

Caitlin is originally from Sydney’s Northern Beachers where she grew up before swapping the fast-paced beachy city life to laidback Cairns almost 2 years ago now spending her weekends adventuring and experiencing the beautiful far north.

Caitlin holds a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Caitlin joined KKTC in October 2021.

Stacey has worked in Early Childhood Education, since leaving school and completing her Associate Diploma in 1990. As part of her career, Stacey has worked in all positions from an Assistant Educator, Room Leader, Centre Director and Area Manager. The training and assessment role is one of the areas that Stacey is most passionate about, after working for 6 years as a Trainer supporting students to gain their Certificate III and Diploma qualifications.

Following this role, Stacey went back to the Centre Director role and has worked for a family operated business for the past 4 and half years, in 2 separate centres. This role has enabled her to combine the training and mentoring role with industry current knowledge and experience to create the best practice and outcomes for young children. Stacey joins the KKTC team, again as a trainer in the Mackay/ Airlie region, to support students to fulfill their dreams as an Early Childhood Educator. Stacey holds the Associate Diploma or Social Science in Child Care, the Bachelor of Teaching in ECE, and the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Stacey joined in July 2021.

Katie holds a Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies and has worked in the early childhood sector for the past 19 years in a wide range of settings including preschool, long day care and Montessori. In addition, she holds a qualification in play and behavioural therapy which led to her teaching and working as a hospital play specialist in London. For the last 10 years Katie has been working as a Director, Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader in Sydney.

The role of Educational Leader ignited her passion to support and mentor other educators, trainees and students studying for their CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care. This desire to share her knowledge and experience resulted in the completion of the TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment in early 2022. Katie values the ‘big job’ of teaching early childhood education to ‘little people’ hence is passionate about training other educators to successfully achieve this.

In her spare time, Katie spends her time trail running and training for ultra-marathons. She also enjoys cycling, swimming, kayaking and walking her dog with her two children and husband.​
Katie commenced with KKTC in March 2022.

Nicole joins KKTC with over 13 years of sector experience. Nicole has worked with children of all ages and has experience supporting children with additional learning needs. During Nicole’s time working in childcare centres, she has worked in numerous roles including, Room Leader, Educational Leader, Sustainability Coordinator and day to day admin. She is passionate about proving the best quality of care for all children. Nicole is focused on providing training and support for all educators. She wants to inspire educators to create caring, safe and nurturing educational spaces for all children, setting them up for life.

Nicole has completed her Certificate III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care along with the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Nicole commenced with KKTC in June 2022.

Michelle joined Kool Kids Training College in March 2019. She brings to Kool Kids over 16 years of teaching experience, working in primary schools, private and non for profit child care centres in room leader, mentoring and supervisor roles. Michelle’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Social Science (Early Childhood) and Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Michelle is committed to sharing her experience and knowledge with a new generation of Early Childhood Educators and brings an enormous amount of energy and passion to the role. She is focused on ensuring that all Early Childhood Educators achieve their full potential and provide quality education and care to our children.

Tahlia has been in the early childhood sector since 2008. She worked her way up through traineeships before completing her Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education). Over the years Tahlia has taken on many roles including educational leader and centre manager on multiple occasions. Most recently Tahlia has completed her certificate IV in training and assessment to transition to adult based learning. Tahlia joined the KKTC team in July 2021.

Tahlia believes in the importance of nurturing educators of the future. She is very passionate about supporting educators to see the magic in everyday moments. Tahlia aims to support the educators in developing confidence and ethical morals that empower them to be advocates for children.

When away from work Tahlia is kept busy by her two sons in Primary school aged sons. In 2019 Tahlia did an 8 month trip around Australia with her husband and sons. On the weekends she spends time with her family going on adventures. Tahlia joined KKTC in July 2021.