Our Staff
Our team of experienced and highly qualified educators and teachers are here to support your child to have a wonderful experience at Kindy. All Educators/Teachers hold current first aid certificates, working with children blue cards and approved qualifications for their roles. All Educators/Teachers undertake mandatory and voluntary training as well as professional development throughout the year.
Kate Shapcott
Director/Nominated Supervisor
Educational Leader
Group 1
(Monday & Tuesday)
Kate has a Bachelor of Arts (UQ), a Graduate Diploma in Education (Child Care) (USQ) and a Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (USQ).
Kate has worked in a wide variety of leadership roles in the Early Childhood Sector and commenced her role with the Corinda Community Kindergarten in 2020.
Kate is a member of the Early Childhood Teacher’s Association and is passionately interested in children’s literature. Kate believes that play is the natural way for young children to learn. Her goal is to excite their natural drive to learn and explore and to provide opportunities for them to do this through the Kindergarten Program.
Janelle Blatchly-Read
Educator
Group 1
(Monday & Tuesday)
Janelle has a Cert III (Early Childhood Education and Care), Cert III (Community Services), Cert III (Disability Services), a BA and a Graduate Diploma in Library Sciences.
Janelle is a very experienced and dedicated Educator and has been with our Kindy since 2025.
Kathleen Cole
Educator
Group 2
(Wednesday & Thursday)
Kathleen has a Bachelor of Human Services, Child and Family Studies as well as Certificate 111 in Child Care and Education, Certificate 111 in Mental Health Peer Work and Certificate 111 in Individual Support.
Kathleen has worked in both early childhood and disability sectors. She loves working with kindy children and supporting families.
Anne Riachi
Administrative
Assistant
(in office Tuesday)
Anne has had many years of accounts/payroll experience within the Kindergarten sector and has worked part time for Corinda Community Kindergarten for many years. Anne’s considerable experience supports the Kindergarten immensely.
Angela Edwards
Inclusion Support Educator
Relief Teacher
Group 2
(Wednesday & Thursday)
Angela has a Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education Studies and a PhD in Education. She is a fully qualified and registered early childhood teacher who has dedicated over 30 years to early childhood education and care, including 12 years lecturing in Early Childhood Education at QUT and 12 years working as a kindergarten teacher.
We are delighted to have Angela join our team in 2026.
Sarah Peet
Inclusion Support Educator
Relief Teacher
Group 1 & Group 2
(Monday to Thursday)
Sarah has a Diploma in Education and Care and a Bachelor of Education Early Childhood. Sarah is a registered teacher.
Sarah joined us in 2023 and we are delighted to have her continued support for our program.
Elise Keay
Inclusion Support Educator
Relief Educator & Teacher
Group 1 & Group 2
(in office Tuesday)
Elise is a registered Teacher. She holds a Diploma in Children’s Services and a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).
Elise has supported our program as Relief Teacher/Educator and Inclusion Support Educator since 2022.
We are delighted to have Elise on our staff team.