Our Team


At Lyrebird Preschool, we are proud to have a dedicated team of early childhood professionals who are collaborative, caring, and passionate about nurturing curiosity, creativity and inclusion in every child’s learning journey. Click on a photo below to learn more about each educator.

Meet the Team

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Sharon O'Brien

Director & Teacher
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Kayleen Lawrence

Educator
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Natasha Wright

Educator
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Jackie Bridge

Teacher
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Jody Le

Teacher
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Leyna Clarke

Lead Educator
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Bron-yur Stallard

Teacher
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Yani Barker

Educator
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Corinne Clifton

Educator
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Jaime Horton

Educator
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Rosalba Tipaldo

Educator
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Tallara Carpenter-Key

Educator
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Keirnee Simpson

Trainee Educator
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Emily Green

Trainee Educator

Our Committee

Lyrebird Preschool is a community-based organisation, overseen by a volunteer committee made up of parents and community members. The committee plays a vital role in governance, supporting the preschool’s vision and helping us remain connected to the families we serve.

Our currently elected committee

  • President: Emily Thuaux
  • Vice President: Sarah Lavis
  • Treasurer: Mitch Laughlan
  • Secretary: Bethany Wharton
  • General Committee: Jane Kumar & Sneha Choudhary

Casual Relief Staff

Our core team is supported by a small group of qualified casual educators who step in when needed to ensure continuity, familiarity and care across our preschool community.

Careers at Lyrebird Preschool

Interested in joining our team? We welcome expressions of interest from passionate early childhood professionals who share our commitment to learning, culture and connection.

Join Our Team

We welcome all parents To come and visit us

Lyrebird Preschool is a place of curiosity, creativity and collaboration — where children are seen, heard and valued. We’d love to meet you, show you around, and share more about our approach to early learning.

About Our Programs

Lyrebird Preschool offers programs for children aged 3–5 years, with options for 2 or 3 days per week depending on your child’s age and needs.

Find out more
Early Years Learning Framework
Learning on Country
Risk-Informed Play
Cultural Learning and Awareness