Our Staff

Our experienced and enthusiastic educators are highly qualified in early childhood education. Our staff love their work and are continually fostering positive and supportive relationships with the children and their families.

All staff have current First Aid, CPR and Epipen/Anaphylaxis & Asthma Management training.

Skye Goldney - Director, Teacher & Educational Lead - Bachelor of Education

Skye is a caring, dedicated and reliable educator with high standards of work ethic. With over 27 years of teaching experience in early education, Skye is confident to affirm she has found her passion. Skye values using a holistic approach to teaching and enjoys strengthening and developing each child’s unique abilities. Skye is also a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability and values teaching respect of our world, animals and the environment.

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Misaki Nelson - Educator - Diploma – Preschool Instructors Technical Diploma Course

Masaki was born and raised in Japan and moved to Australia in November 2006 with her Australian husband. Before relocating, she worked as a Kindergarten teacher in Japan. Masaki has been a dedicated Lead Educator with C&K for the past 17 years.

She loves sharing her culture and language and enjoys learning about and celebrating different cultures within the community. Masaki is passionate about supporting children as they grow in confidence and feels privileged to witness each child’s learning journey at Sherwood Kindy. In her spare time, she enjoys travelling overseas, going to the beach, and camping with her family.

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Kylie Hopper - Educator - Diploma of Children's Services (Early Childhood Education & Care)

Kylie’s teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that play is the most powerful way children learn and grow. Through play, children explore their world with curiosity, imagination, and joy, while building confidence, creativity, and a strong sense of self. Kylie respects and values each child as a unique individual, nurturing them through strong, trusting relationships within the Kindy, the wider community, and our beautiful families.

Kylie is a strong advocate for sustainability and environmental responsibility, caring deeply for all animals great and small. She supports children to develop a respectful and meaningful connection to the natural world through everyday experiences. Outside of Kindy, Kylie thrives in the garden and enjoys reading books and sharing cuddles with her two children.

Belinda Tablot | Inclusion Support Assistant | Cert III Early Childhood Education and Care

Bel is passionate about nurturing children’s curiosity and supporting them as they explore and learn. She enjoys connecting each child’s ideas into meaningful experiences while building strong, caring relationships with children and their families. Bel is committed to creating fun, safe, and welcoming environments where every child feels valued and inspired.

Before joining early childhood education, Bel shared her love of supporting children’s learning as a Learn to Swim teacher, helping children from birth to primary school age develop confidence and essential skills in the water.