Meet the team here at St. Nicholas
Jo Gallop
Role:
Manager & Safeguarding Lead
About Me:
I have been working with children for 30 years and have been the manager here at St. Nicholas Preschool for the last 16 years.
I love spoiling my grandsons, reading, jogging and searching for bargains at the flea market.
Elly Hobbs
Role:
Apprentice
About Me:
Hello I am Elly. I am new to the St Nicholas Team! I have just started my apprenticeship and am excited to start my journey in childcare. I have 2 little dogs that I love to take out on walks.
They are also very silly and cause mayhem!
Hayley Bendle
Role:
Deputy Manager & SENCO
About Me:
I've been working with children since I was 17 years old after leaving college. I absolutely love my job, helping and supporting children to develop and learn new skills.
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When I'm not at work I love to bake yummy cakes and sweet treats with my little girl.
Lori Snow
Role:
Deputy Manager & SENCO
About Me:
I've been working with children since I was 17 years old after leaving college. I absolutely love my job, helping and supporting children to develop and learn new skills.
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When I'm not at work I love to bake yummy cakes and sweet treats with my little girl.
Kiera Brett
Role:
Preschool Practitioner
About Me:
I have been working with children since I was 16 in a wide variety of settings. I studied primary education at university and after spending time in various placements I realised that early years is where I wanted to be. I love helping small minds grow and coming up with new activities!
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In my spare time, I love to bake! I also enjoy spending quality time with my boys.
Cathryn Barnard
Role:
Preschool Practitioner
About Me:
I'm working towards my level 3 Diploma in the early years. I have three children who all attended St Nicholas Pre school and I feel I really lucky to have joined such a fantastic team.
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In my free time, I am a keen reader and enjoy spending time with my family and friends.
Carol Bodinar
Role:
Office Administrator
About Me:
I have worked at Preschool for the past 21 years, supporting many children during their time with us. This year I moved to a new role as the Office Administrator.
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When not at work I like nothing more than meeting friends for coffee and cake!