Staff
2025 Staff
Debbie Simms
Dip. T. (Early Childhood) Grad Dip T L Senior Teacher Classification
Co-Director and Nominated Supervisor
Debbie has worked at Camp Hill Kindy since 2000, on short-term contracts until accepting a permanent position in 2009. Debbie studied Early Childhood Education and Teacher Librarianship. She has been teaching in both early education, and universities since 1978.
Debbie is passionate about providing a relaxed, nurturing, yet stimulating learning environment for children. She is kind, patient and above all flexible and caring of all children’s many needs.
Debbie consistently demonstrates dedication, and a wealth of knowledge to her group of children, the parents and her fellow educators of Camp Hill Kindy.
Denise Haupt
BEd (Early Childhood)
Co-Director and Educational Leader
Denise’s 20 years of experience supporting children during their early years of growing and learning has developed her passion for planning high quality child centered programs in collaboration with children, families, community and staff. She values children’s individual and unique ways of learning and strives to foster a love of learning within a play-based environment.
Brenda Gilbert
Accountant B.Bus(Accountancy), ACA, MAICD, JP (Qual)
Administration and Finance Manager
Brenda has been involved with Camp Hill Kindy since 1998 when her daughter attended preschool and she was a general committee member. In 1999 Brenda stayed on the committee as a general committee member and C&K forum representative. Brenda was Treasurer in 2000 and 2001 and then took on the role of accountant from November 2001. Brenda assists the committee with matters of business administration and financial management.
Libby Jeffery
Coming soon!
Sophie Blain
Sophie has lived in the Camp Hill community since 2010 with her husband Matt and their three children. Sophie graduated from the University of Waikato (New Zealand) with a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) in 2008. She has gained teaching experience in various educational settings, both in New Zealand and Australia but is particularly ‘at home’ when teaching in community-based kindergartens. Sophie’s focus on play based and inquiry learning showcases her dedication to nurturing children’s curiosity and strives to create a love of learning from a young age. Her passion for igniting children’s enthusiasm for education reflects a commitment to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment.
Helen Hallahan
Teaching Assistant Cert of Child Care Practices, Certified Supervisor
Helen has been employed as an assistant at Camp Hill Kindy since 1980.
Claire Berger
Claire has commenced with our centre in 2021 as an assistant educator in with Group 1B and now Group 1A. She has previously been working with our centre doing inclusion support and relief work.
Julie Noble
Commenced at our centre in July 2021
Donna Ficca
Donna is currently the educator in our 3 year old program.
Rebecca Unwin
I’m delighted and honoured to be part of the Camp Hill Kindy team, working as the Assistant in Group 2B and Group 2C (three-year-old program). With a calm, caring, and nurturing approach, I’m passionate about inclusion and dedicated to supporting every child in reaching their full potential.
As a local resident and a busy parent to three wonderful children, life is always full of adventure! In my spare time, I love cooking, boating, and getting lost in a good book—and as a proud Brisbane Lions fan, you’ll often find me cheering them on!
