Congratulations to our Educators who have been recognised for their dedication, commitment and skill in early childhood education, by being finalists in this year’s ‘Fraser Coast’s Favourite Childcare Educator’ Awards run by the Courier Mail.

An impressive five Educators from Grow Early Education Hervey Bay have been honoured in this year’s awards by being nominated.  Congratulations to those Educators for this amazing achievement!

Let’s get to know our award finalists a little better…

Mikayla Matheson

Mikayla is our Nursery Classroom Lead Educator at Grow Early Education Hervey Bay and strongly believes in the saying ‘If it doesn’t feel like work, it’s what your meant to do’.

“I know what I’m meant to be doing, because I have the best job in the world. Watching little children grow into the amazing humans they are is truly special. I have built so many relationships and memories over my years in the industry and can’t wait for many more to come”, said Mikayla.  She has been in the industry for five years and has successfully achieved her Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

Gorgia Green

In our Tiny Tots Classroom we have Gorgia Green who is our Assistant Educator. Gorgia’s favourite part about her job is watching the children grow and develop, while being part of their journey. She also enjoys building strong and positive relationships with each and every child and their families. Gorgia has her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and has been in the industry for three years.

Pamela Fidge

Our next award finalist is the Lead Educator in our Toddlers Classroom and has achieved her Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Pamela has been in the industry for 25 years and loves coming to work and providing children with the love and care they deserve.

“It is very heartwarming to be able to care for all the children and nurture their needs, while they develop their own independence and resilience,” say Pamela.

Jaimie Ruse

Jaime has been in the industry for eleven years and is the Lead Educator in our Pre-Kindy Classroom at Grow Early Education Hervey Bay. Jaimie’s favourite part of the job is watching the children’s eyes light up when they learn about something they love, or the moment they master something new. Jaimie is has successfully achieved her Diploma of Early Childhood Education.

Brodie Murray

Brodie is also in the Pre-Kindy Classroom and is the Assistant Educator. Brodie has been in the industry for six years. She is a Certificate III qualified Educator and what she loves most about her role is the relationship she gets to build with the children and their families.  She also loves seeing them grow into their own little person as she supports them in their development.

At Grow Early Education Hervey Bay, our caring and passionate Educators are the heart of our childcare centre. Our Educators are dedicated to each child’s individual learning journey, and promote a sense of belonging to ensure that every child feels welcome and safe whilst in our care.

While most people don’t remember much from when we were little, most of us can remember that special Educator who helped us feel safe, protected, loved and of course helped us develop a lifelong love of learning.

This is why we believe this amazing achievement should be recognised and celebrated by the entire Fraser Coast community.  We are also calling for you to vote and support your favourite Educator from Grow Early Education Hervey Bay from the list of finalists.

You will need to be quick as voting closes at midnight tomorrow night (Wednesday 5^th June, 2024). To vote, CLICK HERE and follow the instructions.

Disclaimer: In order to vote, you are required to have a Courier Mail subscription.