Kristie

GymbaROO Teacher/Assistant and Owner

• Became a Gymbaroo Franchisee in 2007.
• Bachelor of Education majoring in Movement Studies and a Diploma of Teaching with over 10 years experience in the ACT public school system as a primary school teacher.
• Kristie's new baby has already started GymbaROO and her 6 year old boy who has been attending GymbaROO since before he could crawl still loves it! His love for the program and the GymbaROO philosophy inspired Kristie to buy the business and she will continue this great program with you all for many years to come.
• Taking care of the new baby means Kristie won't be teaching full time this year but she will be filling in when she can and be back to full time teaching next year.
• Has completed GymbaROO Teacher Level 1 and Teacher Training Workshop.
• Working towards completing Gymbaroo Teacher Level 2.

Conferences Attended:

• 2010 NSW GymbaROO Conference
• 2009 GymbaROO International Conference
• 2007 GymbaROO International Conference

• Phone: 0422 312 457
• Email: kristie@gymbaroocanberra.com

Narelle

GymbaROO Teacher & Assistant

• Joined GymbaROO in 2007.
• Has worked in the childcare industry for 12 years, working in a variety of setting and with children of all ages and needs.
• Took time from work after having two boys, one in primary and one in high school.
• Joined the Gymbaroo team when Kristie became the owner. She has been a constant support to Kristie especially with the knowledge she has of child devolvement. Narelle has been an integral part of building the GymbarOO program we have in Canberra.
• Thoroughly enjoys working with all our wonderful little people and seeing their happy smiling faces. There are many children who Narelle is their favourite!
• Has completed the Level 1 teachers program which enables her to be an assistant and also teach when required.

Rebecca

GymbaROO Teacher & Manager

• Joined GymbaROO in 2009.
• Has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Canberra majoring in Physical Education. She has been a Primary classroom teacher for over 10 years in the NSW and ACT Government Systems. During this time Rebecca became interested in the link between children’s early physical development and their later academic performance, which led her to GymbaROO!
• Commenced full time work for GymbaROO in 2011, both teaching and assisting Kristie to manage the expanding centre. She has found it both challenging and rewarding.
• Has completed GymbaROO Teacher Level 1 and Teacher Training Workshop.
• Has completed GymbaROO Teacher Level 1 and Teacher Training Workshop.
• Working towards completing Gymbaroo Teacher Level 2.

Conferences Attended:

• 2010 NSW GymbaROO Conference
• 2011 International GymbaROO conference and Andy Dalzeill Bilateral Integration

Jill

GymbaROO Teacher

• Joined GymbaROO in 2010.
• Has Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood from University of Canberra and is an Early Childhood teacher
• Has worked previously with young children in preschool and childcare settings.
• Prior to becoming a mother Jill was preschool teacher/director of a community based preschool in NSW. She has also had experience working in ACT preschool, schools and an early intervention unit.
• Jill’s introduction to GymbaROO was as a parent in 2007 while attending with her eldest child in the non-mobile babies class.
• She is passionate about Early childhood education and values the input GymbaROO’s philosophy and program has in the area of educating young children now and in their future learning.
• Has completed GymbaROO Teacher Level 1 and GymbaROO Teacher Training Workshop this year.

Conferences Attended:

• 2010 NSW GymbaROO Conference

Sue

GymbaROO Assistant

• Joined GymbaROO in 2010.
• Gave up a corporate career as PA to the CEO of a large Life Insurance Company in South Africa to be a stay at home mum to first born daughter, Allanah. Four more daughters and a son followed, keeping her very busy. When South Africa was no longer a safe place to raise our family due to crime and corruption, Sue made the decision to immigrate to Australia where her brother has lived for the last 15 years.
• With her eldest now at University and youngest finally at school, Sue was able to return to work and was offered a fabulous opportunity to work with the children at Gymbaroo where her nephew, has enjoyed his sessions for two years.
• Sue loves the Gymbaroo program and wish it had been available to her when her children were young as she sees how beneficial it has been to all the children who come through those doors. Sue enjoy the interaction with the children and parents and find each day different and challenging, but always great fun.
• Has completed GymbaROO Teacher Level 1.

Kirstie

GymbaROO Teacher

• Kirstie joined GymbaROO as an Assistant in 2010.
• Completed a Diploma of Tourism and Hospitality and previously worked in sales and customer service roles.
• Kirstie started at GymbaROO as a parent in 2009, when her eldest was a few months old, and fell in love with the program. She jumped at the opportunity to become part of the team.
• Kirstie some time off when her second child was born, and is now eager to pick up where she left off.

Sally

GymbaROO Assistant

• Joined GymbaROO in 2011.
• Currently studying a Bachelor of Education in Primary Education at the University of Canberra.
• Has experience with young children from regular nannying work and living with her nephew. She enjoys bringing her nephew to GymbaROO classes.
• She is excited about the information she will gain about children’s early development and how this knowledge will assist her when she completes her degree.
• Working toward completing GymbaROO Teacher Level 1.