the urban team

**Allanah**
Allanah is Urban’s Senior Educational Leader and has been working in the Early Childhood education industry since 2017. Allanah is studying her Bachelor of Early Childhood Teaching and is hoping to be finished at the end of 2025. Her passion is creating inclusive learning environments for all children taking careful consideration of their individual neurodiversity and supporting them through the beginning of their educational journey. Allanah is Urbans very own ‘influencer’, and the backbone behind the scenes of our social media platforms showing off everything awesome about Urban!

**Kaitlin**
Kaitlin is an Early childhood teacher with experience across all ages of early education. She is passionate and dedicated in supporting children that are our future. Kaitlin inspires children to have the best start in life and gives them love and support in doing so through a caring and soft natured approach. Kaitlin is a sustainability warrior and is committed to embedding sustainable practices through experiences and everyday play opportunities. She is a ‘maker and creator’ of loose parts play resourcing ideas and collections wherever she goes.

**Carol**
Carol is from Peru and enjoys dancing, traveling and exploring other cultures. Carol is our Educational Leader and 2IC at Gold Creek. She has been working in Early Childhood Education since 2016 and is currently studying her Bachelor of Early Education (Birth to five). Carol is passionate about caring for young children and forming meaningful relationships with the children and their families. By being part of the children’s crucial developmental years, watching them achieve new things, the fascination in their eyes as they explore and the smiles and cuddles received, is what Carol finds the most rewarding.

**Hannah**
This is Hannah… she is a kind, gentle and fun early childhood educator. Hannah has been in the industry for 4 years before going on to have two of her own children. She believes that each child should be given the same love, care and education tailored for their needs. She understands how tough it can be for your little one to be away from their parent/carer for the first time, so will provide a nurturing and safe environment for further learning and development within the centre.

**Biancya**
Biancya has worked within early childhood for 12 years and is Deakin’s 2IC. Biancya is vivaciously loud, extremely loveable and is passionate about partnerships with families and collaborating with them in order for your mini humans to reach their full potential! Bi loves how capable children are and thrives in helping them to develop their own skills and agency. She is a huge believer in giving children the time to express themselves as every child is an effective communicator if we listen with authenticity.

**Katie**
Katie is Deakin’s Centre Director, with 25 years experience in Early Education. She is passionate and believes all children are individual with different ways of learning. Katie’s passion lies in the essence of nature play and the way environments can positively impact and encourage a child’s learning. She also values communication with preschool and kindergartens in the area to give the children the best start to big school.

**Chantelle**
Chantelle is Deakin’s Educational Leader and is currently studying her Bachelor in Early Education Chantelle’s favourite thing about working in early education is forming relationships with the children and their families. She is key when using soft gentle approaches to children’s learning and offering support in developing agency.

**Jenny**
Jenny has been working in Early Education since 2007. She holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care which was completed in 2011 and is also a mum of three children age 9, 7 and 1. Jenny believes that Early Childhood Education provides a fantastic way for children to learn and grow physically, emotionally and socially through play and interaction. As starting care can sometimes be a stressful time, Jenny makes every effort for an environment where both the children and their families feel safe, loved, appreciated and respected.

**Mya**
Mya was Urban’s first official trainee and has a Diploma in Early Education. She holds a beautiful caring nature and optimises the opportunities to create fun within the environment whilst consistently providing comfort and reassurance. Mya’s favourite thing about early education is watching the children’s personalities and skills develop. Every morning, she feels more and more independent and enthusiastic about coming to Urban and working with the little ones. Her goals are to develop a safe and respectful relationship with each child and encourage new learning skills each day.

**Leah**
Leah is Gold Creek’s Centre Director and is passionate about providing the highest quality care and education for children, has worked in Early Education and Care profession for 20 years and holds a Diploma qualification. Leah’s comfort and familiarity with the Early Years Learning Framework, Regulations, Law and National Quality Standards allow her to slip into any role within an Early Childhood setting and keep the ball rolling. Leah is fast to develop professional relationships and have families put at ease in her presence. Leah believes trusting, safe and respectable relationships with children are paramount to her work. She is reliable, trustworthy and works to continually develop her professional and interpersonal skills. Leah says her most beneficial training strategy with educators is to model best practice and work alongside her teams. Leah is confident in her ability to build high performing teams who collaborate, share knowledge, communicate, and most importantly support one another.

**Rinzin**
Rinzin is from the beautiful Himalayan country, Bhutan. She holds a Diploma in Early Education and Care which was completed at the Canberra Institute of Technology. Prior to moving to Australia, Rinzin worked as a Primary Education teacher for thirteen years. Rinzin is an incredibly gentile soul and her ability to provide a soft and caring approach in all facets of child development is of the highest standard.She is absolutely amazing and we know families and children will love her as much as we do!!

**Kendall**
Kendall commenced with Urban in September 2022 and is currently studying a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. She is passionate about giving every child opportunities and a supportive environment to build a learning and life foundation that is unique to them. Outside of work Kendall is usually bustin’ a move on the dance floor or finding opportunities to have a laugh.

**Paula**
Paula strongly believes that early childhood is a time children begin developing life-long eating habits through role modelling, discovering new foods through colour, textures and repeated exposures, and the aforementioned being enjoyed in relaxed meal time environments. Paula is passionate using healthy recipes and menu planning working hard to ensure the nutritional needs of children are being met. She recognises everyone has their own cultural, traditional and nutritional dietary needs and works with families and educators to support this. Paula prides herself on quality, with years of experience, to ensure the highest standards of food safety, food allergy/intolerance procedures and compliance across the service.She enjoys looking for opportunities to learn and expand her knowledge and feels that the children are her most important teachers!She loves seeing their welcoming smiles and learns something new from them each and every day!

**Mia**
Mia joined the urban team in the beginning of 2023 and has a Cert III in Early Education and Care, she loves singing and dancing with the children, along with sensory play. Her favourite part of her job is being able to watch each child grow and learn to have such amazing personalities and being apart of their journey in completing their milestones. she loves that she can be herself around her teammates and how we have made the urban community a big family.

**Sarah**
I recently started my childcare journey in the beginning of 2023 and have never looked back . Sarah is currently studying her Diploma in Early Education and Care and is one of our Gold Creek Lead Educators. She loves building one on one connections with my mini humans and being able to see them grow.

**Kristy**
Kristy is a diploma qualified educator who has almost 20 years experience in the Early Childhood Education. Kristy’s favorite thing about working with children is being able to scaffold their learning through play and building strong connections with the children and their families. Kristy’s long term goal is to further her studies focusing on mental health.

**Tyler**
Tyler holds her Cert III in Early Childhood Education. and is currently studying her diploma. Previously, Tyler worked for three years in a OOSH program before broadening her experience into Early Childhood Education. Tyler’s favorite colour is pink and she loves to express her unique self through awesome hair colours. Tyler is a hard worker and does her best to support the people around her no matter what. A sloth would be Tyler’s choice of pet.

**Dorji**
I'm Dorji Wangmo from Bhutan, and I have a deep passion for working with children and holds a Cert III in Early Education and Care. Since joining Urban in June 2023, I've found immense joy in creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment for my children. Every day is a new opportunity to grow alongside these young minds and my wonderful colleagues, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact through education.

**Charlotte**
Charlotte started her Early Childhood Education and care career in early 2022 and holds a Diploma in Early Education and Care. She is currently a Lead Educator at our Deakin service. Charlotte’s favourite thing about working in early childhood is being able to watch and support the children with reaching milestones and building relationships with the children and families

**Kodie**
Kodie has lived in Canberra all her life and enjoys being outside when she can. Her interests are playing Rugby Union, Fishing, 4wd driving, camping and riding her dirt bike. Kodie joined the Early Childhood education industry to help our mini humans become engaged learners as they explore the world around them. She is currently studying her Diploma in Early Education and Care and is a Lead Educator at our Deakin Service. Kodie loves being able to have fun with the children while teaching them a range of life skills.

**Brooklyne**
Brooklyne started at Urban in early 2022 and is currently studying her Diploma in Early Education and Care. Brooklyne would love to working her way through her studies and eventually become a primary school teacher. She is currently a Lead Educator at our Deakin Service. Brooklyne loves being able to see how the children use their creativity throughout play and the things the create during art experiences. Brooklyne has been a netball coach for seven years and is currently coaching the twelve year old group.

**Chanelle**
My name is Chanelle I’ve worked in early education for 2 years and have finished my Certificate III in early childhood education and have started studying for my diploma!
I love doing what I do and helping shape and develop all our mini humans futures!

**Bethany**
Bethany grew up in New Zealand and doesn’t believe in taking herself too seriously. She loves to play and believes that through play is how we learn about ourselves, our capabilities and our environment. Bethany loves letting loose her inner child and engaging on their level, showing children that just because you ‘can’t’ sing doesn’t mean you shouldn’t! Bethany believes in creating safe, supportive and empowering environments where children are given the tools to express and explore themselves and their interests. She is currently studying her Diploma in Early Education and Care and is excited to learn and grow alongside the mini humans at Urban Education, and can’t wait to unleash her silly side.

**Thinley**
My name is Thinley Zangmo. I was born and grew up in the land of Thunder Dragon(Bhutan). I have completed my certificate 111 in Early Childhood Education and Care as a trainee at Urban Education. I am very passionate about working with children and supporting children’s learning and development through education and nurture. I love my job because I get an opportunity to observe how they grow and become confident learners. I am very excited to learn and grow alongside with my mini humans.

**Alana**
I have worked in childcare since 2017 and am currently studying my Bachelor in Early Education (Birth to five). I’m passionate about creating safe, secure and fun learning environments for the children to thrive in! I love messy play experiences and getting outdoors to explore on nature walks. I love working with children because they make everyday different and fun with their unique personalities!

**Lara**
Lara commenced with Urban Education Gold Creek in January 2023 and is currently studying her Diploma in Early Education and Care. I love sports and anything outdoors and can’t wait to encourage active outdoor and hands on play. I strive to end each day with lots of smiles and leaving a positive impact on every mini human!

**Tara**
My name is Tara and I have been working in early education for 8 and 1/2 years. I am currently studying my bachelor of Education (birth - 5 years).
Before starting in the early education sector, I tried many different industries but ultimately i love working with young children. I enjoy observing and teaching our mini humans early literacy, numeracy and life skills. Whilst working within the industry I have found that I would to continue to work with families and children who need extra support. One day I hope to study more in this field.
While I am not at work I have a busy schedule. My hobbies and interests include car racing most forms of car racing. I am a volunteer official for Supercars and grassroots racing on circuit tracks and also have raced and volunteer my time at the local speedway track in Canberra.

**Taylah**
I have been working in early education since 2017 when I graduated highschool. I had then worked towards my cert III and when achieved I started my diploma. I have now started studying my Bachelor of Education (Birth-Five Years). Outside of Urban I have been involved in calisthenics for 20yrs as a competitor and a coach. My favorite thing about working in early education is supporting mini humans growth and development and building relationships with the mini humans and their families.

**Poppy**
Poppy is an early childhood teacher who began her journey at the start of 2023. She is currently studying her Diploma in early childhood education and Care.
Poppy previously was a swim teacher for royal life society and wanted to continue teaching children safe play in a daycare environment. Poppy loves to form close relationships with the children and their families to help foster them into a comfortable and safe environment. It brings poppy joy to watch the mini humans grow and develop their own personalities.

**Hugh**
My name is Hugh and I am currently studying my Diploma in Early Education and Care. The main thing I love about this job is building and fostering meaningful, positive and trusting relationships and connections with the mini humans I work with.
In my free time I like listening to Taylor Swift, Watching Youtube and Shopping!

**Charlotte**
I have worked with children for almost 2 years, and have my cert III in early childhood. I love seeing each mini-human’s personality shine through, and creating supportive environments for them to express themselves. I love anything silly, and strive to create fun-filled play experiences full of laughter and smiles.

Our Founder

For Kylie Pearce, it started with a piece of paper and a 5 year dream.

“I had a mind map of ideas and environments that would appeal to the senses of mini humans coupled with my expectations as a parent”.
‘It became a purpose with a need to do things differently…’

What eventuated was Urban Education.

Kylie’s passion to do something different means wanting to support career development and education of her team. It means extending that difference to the way we support our Urban families and extended community in today’s ever changing and growing world. And ensuring continuity in educators for children in their most precious years of development.

Urban Education is a place for Early Education to ‘belong’ with a defining theme. A presence of varying cultures and people. A space where we have resources and autonomy to ‘be’ ourselves. And support our children to develop the skills in order to ‘become’ lifelong learners.

Kylie was committed to ensuring only the highest quality education and care services were made readily available to the babies and children of Urban Education. Kylie’s unique leadership attracts only the ‘best of the best’ educators, with a purpose equal to her own, to care for each other and strive to be the best version of yourself.

“Educators can have one of the biggest impact on a child’s life … they should be considered and acknowledged as such”.
Kylie Pearce
Founder Urban Education

Kylie is an ‘Outstanding Service Leadership Award’ Recipient, ACT Education and Care Gala Awards.

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