Meet our Pinemont Team
At Pinemont we pride our selves on the care and services we deliver to your child. We ensure that we are providing guidance and encouragement for each child.
Rochelle Brown
Pinemont Director
4YO Program Teacher
Qualifications:
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood)
‘Exemplary’ teacher classification under VECTAA
Rochelle has been with Pinemont Preschool since 2012 and previously graduated from The University of Melbourne School of Early Childhood in 1991 and has also completed her Post Graduated Diploma in Education in 2012 and in 2018 gained an ''exemplary'' teacher classification under VECTAA.
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"I have a genuine love for Early Childhood Education and young children. My great passion is to encourage tomorrow’s leaders to discover learning with excitement and wonder. It is through caring engagement, child led and play based learning opportunities that this can be fostered. My aim is to empower, inspire and equip our learners with the skills and the curiosity to be independent lifelong learners."
"Outside of kinder, I enjoy camping with my family and being involved and volunteering with my local football/netball club. I look forward to meeting you and your child when you come to Pinemont"
Christine Meagher
3YO Program Co-Educator & After Kinder Care Leader
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) 2022
Christine has been part of the Pinemont community since 2007. She is the Co- Educator and since completing her Bachelor of Early Learning and Education in 2022, Christine also relieves in a teaching capacity throughout the week in all sessions.​
"Having the opportunity to complete my University degree in Teaching continues to inspire my passion for Early Childhood Education. Learning new approaches and curriculum strategies have extended my understanding of children’s unique ways of learning."
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"I am excited to be a part of your child’s learning journey as they develop their skills and knowledge. I believe that the 0 to 5 age is a wonderful time in children’s lives. They are curious, adventurous and love to PLAY. Play is so important and at Pinemont, our Curriculum is based on your child’s play, ideas and interests. This strengthens and supports their existing knowledge. One of my passions is the creative arts and offering experience such as dance, movement, musical instruments and drama within the program. These experiences assist with language, social and emotional development."
"My family love the natural environment Ringwood North offers. We have 4 adult children and I am also “Nanny Tina” to my 6 year old granddaughter. I look forward to seeing and getting to know you when you come to Pinemont!"
Mardi Burgess
4YO Program Co-Educator
Qualifications:
Diploma of Community Service (Childcare)
Mardi completed her Diploma of Community Services (Child Care) in 1997. For the next 10 years before having her own children, her experience was within the childcare field as a Room Leader, Assistant Director, Director & Area Manager where she over saw the running of 10-15 child care centres.
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"I returned to the work force after I was lucky enough to have time at home with my two boys Paddy & Henry, before they started primary school. Since returning, I have thoroughly enjoyed educating young children again which is my passion, especially in the sessional preschool setting. My aim is to help provide a nourishing environment for all of our Pinemont Preschool children to flourish and be the best little people they can be. Happy & content with the confidence to learn, form friendships with their peers & try new things."
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"I live in Ringwood with my husband Ciaran and two children. When I’m not working, I’m involved in my children’s school activities, the local football & cricket club and socialising with my family and friends. I love our community and feel grateful for all that it offers."
Kym McMenamin
3YO Program Teacher
Qualifications:
Diploma of Teaching - Early Childhood, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Certificate of Education,
Exemplary teacher classification VECTEA
Kym joined the Pinemont Pre-School team in 2025 jumping in with a warm and positive attitude. She covers all aspects of her role as the three year old program teacher with enthusiasm and patience.
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"It is a privilege to be an early childhood teacher, inspiring children to explore and wonder, responding to children’s interests and needs, and supporting children to enjoy connections with others. Positive, respectful and professional relationships are at the heart of our role as educators."
"I value the opportunity to work in partnership with families to support their child’s learning, development, and wellbeing. Through play based learning we provide children with opportunities to learn about the world and themselves, and to build valuable skills and understandings that theyneed to live well now and into the future. I am looking forward to becoming a part of the Pinemont Preschool community. When I am not at kindergarten, I love spending time with my family and friends, and I have many interests which I enjoy and keep me busy."
Danielle Gilmore
3YO Program Co-Educator
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) 2022
Danielle joined Pinemont Pre School in 2025. She has thirty years experience working with children in many settings including long day care, neighbourhood house occasional care, nanny for many families, additional assistant and sessional kindergarten.
"I have a passion for nurturing and educating children whilst also supporting their emotional well being and helping them to feel excited and engaged at kinder. Getting to know the children and their families is something I find so rewarding and as a parent myself I can appreciate how important the relationships are between families and educators. I have lived in Ringwood North most of my life. It is a wonderful community which I’m thankful to be apart of. I have five amazing children and we are a sports loving family so my weekends are very busy watching them all play football. I also enjoy playing cricket and spending time with my friends."
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Megan Kinsella
Co-Educator
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (BECE) 2022
Megan joined the Pinemont community in 2026. She has worked in variety of kindergarten, long daycare, family based care and school based care programs.
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"Early childhood education is not just my profession but my passion. I find great joy in supporting young children as they explore, discover, and make sense of the world around them with curiosity, excitement, and wonder. I strongly believe that children learn best when they feel safe, supported, and loved, and when learning is meaningful, joyful, and play-based. By creating caring, engaging, and inclusive learning environments guided by each child’s individual interests, strengths, and abilities, I aim to nurture a genuine love of learning. Through play, children are given the opportunity to develop confidence, build relationships, take risks, and express themselves in ways that feel natural and empowering."
"Outside of Kinder I have 2 amazing children, who I spend lots of time at parks with friends and extended family. I spend my time away from kinder reading and beginning to learning Auslan. "