ALTO LEADERSHIP TEAM
George – Centre Manager
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Education - Diploma of Early Childhood Education (AU); Accredited Parent Effectiveness Training Facilitator; PhD in Biomedical Science (UK); Masters Degree in Sports Nutrition (UK); Masters Degree in Sports Medicine (UK).
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Experience – George is an experienced nutritionist and parenting education professional, also designs the children’s balanced and nutritious meals, and researches develops and delivers parent and carer educational information seminars and workshops. He has over 10 years extensive experience in nutrition and meal planning for elite sports personals, and coaching children. George is a board member of Victoria Association of Parent Effectiveness Training and a qualified Parent Effectiveness Training facilitator.
"I come from a family that has been involved in assisting children expand their horizons through learning for over 30 years. My academic achievements were a result of a guiding curiosity that persists to this day, with learning and reaching insights still leaving me in awe and giving me goose bumps to this day. It is the same awe that the children express when learning something new and meaningful, and this guides me and motivates me in creating the environment that will provide the children with as many opportunities as possible to reach these feelings of awe and achievement."
Charlotte - Montessori Directress / Early Childhood Teacher / Education Leader
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Education - Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education, Montessori Diploma
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Experience - Charlotte’s experience in the Early Childhood sector started in 2002 in the role of the Montessori Directress, and in 2005 more skills were added to her arsenal and she became the Early Childhood Teacher. For the past 14 years, Charlotte’s experience extended into management, which she managed to such a level, that the Dept of Education rated the centre Charlotte was managing as Exceeding the standards set by the National Quality Framework.
"I have been involved in the education of young children since 2004. I have worked in a range of Montessori environments together with families in a playgroup for children under 2 and also set up and run a transition group and a Cycle 1 Montessori classroom for children 3-6 years old. I have worked in both a kindergarten setting and a long day care setting.
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I have 2 grown up daughters who were my inspiration for becoming involved in early childhood many years ago.
I love gardening and have a strong interest in sustainability and the natural environment. I believe that the role of the adult is to offer opportunities to the young child; to initially observe and then to entice the child into exploration leading to concentrated effort. This is the key to learning. The Montessori philosophy offers this.
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Early childhood education is about sharing knowledge, both theirs and ours, not just about imparting facts. For the educator, it is also about constant self-reflection and challenging old belief systems. It is more about discovering what the child wants to learn, than what I want to teach."
- Charlotte
Room Leader / Assistant Manager (2IC)
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Education - Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Experience – With over 15 years in early childhood education and intervention, our 2IC has excelled as an early intervention coordinator and educator, fostering strong, nurturing relationships with children and families. Their deep understanding of child development and commitment to creating engaging, supportive learning environments make them a valuable addition to our team.