Our Educators

Pope Road Kindergarten is supported by a caring, experienced and highly skilled team of educators who build strong, consistent relationships with children and families. Our educators work across both the Three and Four Year Old groups, supporting continuity of care and a strong sense of belonging.

We are proud of our low staff turnover, with long-standing educators who bring deep knowledge, stability and commitment to our kindergarten community. Our team is led by Director and Educational Leader Leanne Mits OAM, who has been at PRK since 2000.

All staff work collaboratively and uphold the Australian Early Childhood Association Code of Ethics and the Pope Road Kindergarten Code of Conduct, reflecting our shared values of respect, professionalism and inclusion.

Leanne Mits
Masters of Education, Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary
Kindergarten Director
Nominated Supervisor and Teacher (Three and Four Year Old Groups)

Irene Horyna
Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Early Childhood
Teacher (Three and Four Year Old Groups)

Jaimi Schneider
Certificate III Early Childhood and currently studying Diploma, Early Childhood
Educator (Four Year Old Group)

Lydia Morris
Diploma, Early Childhood
Educator (Four Year Old Group)

“We chose Pope Rd Kindergarten because of the educators. They are by far the most caring, experienced and passionate you’ll find and they pay so much attention to detail with the education program they provide. Our son has really thrived under their care and we can see a huge difference in the quality of education compared to what other childcare centres and kindergartens offer, they truly deserve their “exceeding NQS” rating.”
- PRK parent

Rita Jackson
Volunteer