The Cottage at Coomera Early Learning Centre

Hi, I’m Kathryn, Service Manager at The Cottage Coomera. This has been my home for six wonderful years. You will find me roaming the halls singing away or greeting you from behind the desk. I am a mum to two children Xavier(9) and Violet (2), I am married to my amazing husband Chris and we love calling the Gold Coast home. In our spare time you will find us enjoying a beautiful sunny day at the beach or we love to go to our local park and play a game of footy.

Before starting in Early Childhood Education, I spent many years in the hospitality industry 8 of them over in Canada where I met my amazing husband. As a child I always wanted to work with children, and you would often find me in my room teaching all of my teddies. When the opportunity came for me to start studying my Diploma, I jumped right into it. Putting myself right out there I walked into the Cottage asking if they had any casual work. I was so fortunate to be able to start my journey here and have held all positions across the service.

The thing I love most about Early childhood education is the close and intimate relationships you get to make with not only the children, but their families as well. I love to see the faces on the children when they are able to achieve something you have just taught them, as an educator it is so rewarding to watch your little ones in their first 5 years, we get to experience so many firsts as well as support their learning journey all the way until they leave for school.

I am so humbled to be your Service Manager and be able to lead such an amazing group of educators. You will always know I am in the service by the delightful singing and belly laughs through the hallways. I look forward to welcoming you to the Cottage, and building beautiful bonds together.