Hampton Community Kindergarten
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Our Educators
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Our dedicated team is made up of qualified and experienced Teachers and Educators who work collaboratively to create an inclusive and caring learning environment for our children.
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Emily Millward 
​Director & Educational Lead (Nominated Supervisor) & Kinder Teacher (Echidna Group  - Four year old - Mon/Wed AM)
Emily has been a teacher in early childhood settings both here in Australia and the United 
Kingdom for the past 19 years. Emily thrives on creating environments where children feel safe and supported to be leaders in every aspect of their learning and journey through kindergarten.
Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood & amp; Primary (RMIT University)
Master of 
International and Community Development (Deakin University)​
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Clare Bishop
​Kinder Teacher - Koala Group - Three year old
Clare has been educating children at HCK for 30 years. Clare originally applied for a role in 1994 from an advertisement in the Bayside Times. Her own children both attended
kindergarten here. Clare recently went on to study a Bachelor of Education, graduating with Distinction, and is now our three-year-old teacher.
​Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care​
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the Kate Smith
​Educator - Koala Group - Three year old
Kate has been working in sessional kindergartens since 2011, with experience
in both the three and four year old programs.
Kate joined Hampton Community Kindergarten in 2019 working with the
four year old groups. Kate has been the three year old group educator since
2023.​
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care​
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Rosemary Douglas
​Kinder Teacher (Fri) - Echidna Group - Four year old
Rosemary has had an association with HCK for over 28 years, starting with various positions on the committee, whilst her son's attended kinder.
For the past 23 years, Rosemary has been a teacher at our kindergarten and currently
teaches the four-year-old group with Emily. She loves the connections she makes with
children and their families, and being part of the kinder community.
Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care​
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Beti Skehill
​Educator - Echidna Group - Four year old
With a fine art degree that enriches her understanding of visual and tactile learning, Beti creates engaging and imaginative experiences for young learners. Her proficiency in Auslan (Australian Sign Language) and Ethiopian heritage further enhances her ability to connect with children of diverse backgrounds and needs, fostering inclusivity and effective communication in the classroom. Beti is passionate about nurturing a supportive environment where every child can thrive and discover their unique talents. Beti is currently studying a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Melbourne University) with the aim of becoming a kindergarten teacher.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (RMIT University)
Diploma in Auslan (Melbourne 
Polytechnic)
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Swinbourne University)
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Andrea Jones
​Educator - Echidna Group - Four year old
Andrea began working in childcare after leaving school (when television was still in black and white) and has been at Hampton Community Kindergarten since January 2003. Andrea loves the sense of fulfilment, honesty and humour children bring into her life.
Certificate III Children’s Services ​
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​​We view teaching as a collaborative partnership between our educators and families.  We encourage our parents to  regularly check in with their child’s teacher to discuss their progress throughout the year. 
We invite families to share their knowledge and work with us to find the best strategies to assist their child.  If your family is going through any periods of change, please make sure to let your child’s teacher know any relevant information which may be affecting your child’s mood, behaviour or health.
Our educators are happy to have short conversations at the beginning and end of a session, however we recommend making an appointment for longer discussions.



​telephone

03 9598 3145

location

1A Myrtle Road
​Hampton VIC 3188

Email

[email protected]
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  • About HCK
    • Our Philosophy
    • Our Educators
    • Our Community
    • Committee of Management
    • Hats and Uniforms
    • COVID-19 and General Illness
    • Child Safety Statement
  • Programs
    • Our Programs
    • Beach Kinder Program
    • Sustainable Garden Project
  • Gallery
  • Enrol
    • Timetable 2025/2026
    • Central Enrolment Process
  • Policies
    • Policies
    • Resources
  • Contact