Mary-Ellen joined OAK in 2017 after doing some relief teaching during 2016. She has a Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching and aims to provide a play based learning environment where each individual child is encouraged and supported in all areas of their learning.

Mary-Ellen loves planning and implementing a fun and stimulating program that supports all the children in the group and ensures that each child is given the opportunities required to reach their individual potential.

She has four teenage children and enjoys reading, walking, swimming, tennis and catching up with family and friends. She loves going camping and has travelled to many beautiful places within Australia.