Educator Profiles
Our close-knit, dedicated team of educators and co-educators is the reason Keon Park Kindergarten has become a vital part of the Reservoir community. Our educators either live or have lived in the neighbourhood, and consequently have formed strong ties to the local community. They have a diversity of life experiences, interests and knowledge, and bring the benefits of these into the learning environment. All our educators have over 20 years experience in early childhood education, and all are committed to their own professional development as educators. Our educators genuinely care for and respect one another, the children and their families.
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Popi Guzzardi
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Popi is the Educational leader/Manager. She joined Keon Park Kindergarten in 1996.
Popi is proud to have been part of the team that helped Keon Park Kindergarten achieve an "Exceeding" National Standards Rating within the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development assessment and ratings process in 2012, 2017 and 2022.
Popi is a loyal, dedicated and enthusiastic educator, who feels truly blessed to have found a caring, loving and respectful kindergarten community in which to work. Popi believes every child is special and it is important to value children's unique qualities. Popi also believes promoting and encouraging children to listen to their friends assists all children to learn from each other.
Her two children, husband and mother are the most important people in her life.
Elena Borg
DIPLOMA OF Children's Services
Elena is the 4 year old Koalas group co-educator. Elena works in the 3 year old Gumnuts group as a regular reliever.
Elena joined the preschool profession after a career break to have her own family. It was during this time that she began to appreciate the importance of early childhood development. Elena completed her Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education in 2014 and has been working as an early childhood educator since. In 2020 she completed her Diploma in Children’s Services.
She has been part of the Educating team at Keon Park Kindergarten since 2019 and is excited to be part of a kinder she often calls her ‘forever kinder’.
Elena brings a wealth of knowledge and quality learning into Keon Park kindergarten’s learning program through her interest in gardening and her passion for keeping the environment sustainable.
Elena enjoys spending her spare time with her family, fur baby, and friends.
Elena joined the preschool profession after a career break to have her own family. It was during this time that she began to appreciate the importance of early childhood development. Elena completed her Cert 3 in Early Childhood Education in 2014 and has been working as an early childhood educator since. In 2020 she completed her Diploma in Children’s Services.
She has been part of the Educating team at Keon Park Kindergarten since 2019 and is excited to be part of a kinder she often calls her ‘forever kinder’.
Elena brings a wealth of knowledge and quality learning into Keon Park kindergarten’s learning program through her interest in gardening and her passion for keeping the environment sustainable.
Elena enjoys spending her spare time with her family, fur baby, and friends.
Rita Mazzilli
Graduate Diploma OF Primary Teaching, Diploma OF Teaching, DIPloma OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Rita is the 4 year old Koalas group teacher. Rita has been part of our kindergarten’s educating team since 2004.
She has worked in the Early Childhood Education field since 1995 and has gained most of her experience working with children from 2 to 5 years of age. Over the years Rita had held positions as a Nominated Supervisor, Second in Charge and Acting Director in 2008.Rita has been part of several accreditation processes, all achieving the highest level of rating. She is genuinely devoted and passionate about her work. She strongly believes that children thrive in an environment where they feel safe, secure, and respected, and strives to ensure that all children develop a sense of belonging and have a great self worth so they can play with confidence, explore, learn, grow and prosper.Rita’s inspiration is her family; her two children and husband. Rita also has a passion for art and gardening and this is evident in her work.
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Gladys El-Tawil
DIPLOMA OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Gladys is the 4 year old Koalas group and 3 Year Old Gumnuts Group Co-educator. Gladys has been a part of our kindergarten’s educating team since 2017. Gladys has been working as an Additional Assistant since 2015. She also has an international teaching license and worked in Lebanon as a Primary school teacher for eight years.
Gladys believes that every child needs to be safe and in a secure environment. She believes that a good teacher can inspire confidence, ignite the imagination, and grow a love of learning.
Gladys is blessed by two children and a caring husband. Family is the most important part of her life. She is passionate about reading, cooking & gardening.
Gladys believes that every child needs to be safe and in a secure environment. She believes that a good teacher can inspire confidence, ignite the imagination, and grow a love of learning.
Gladys is blessed by two children and a caring husband. Family is the most important part of her life. She is passionate about reading, cooking & gardening.
Melissa Serratore
BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONDIPLOMA OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES