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Our team

Raising up the next generation

Our Educators

Christine (Chrissy) Leighton

Christine (Chrissy) Leighton

Coordinator

Christine (Chrissy) is our Coordinator and she has worked with Kidzone for almost 20 years. Chrissy started at Kidzone as an educator and also has experience as an Educational Leader. Outside of Kidzone, Chrissy enjoys art and craft, anything to do with horses, and spending time with her lovely dog, Sassy.

Julie Galea

Julie Galea

Education Leader

Julie is our Education Leader and has been with Kidzone since 2023. Julie comes from a background in family daycare. She has been in the early childhood sector for almost 20 years. When not working Julie enjoys going for hikes, camping and is a fanatic for all things Harry Potter!

Claire Kenney

Claire Kenney

Administration Officer

Claire is our Administration Officer and has been with Kidzone since 2021. Claire is currently studying her Diploma of School Aged Education and Care and also works as an Educator with Kidzone. In her spare time Claire is a Cub Scout leader and also enjoys reading, puzzles and family time.

Sandy Webb

Sandy Webb

Educator

Sandy is the newest member of our team, having joined us as a casual educator in November 2024.

Monique Leach

Monique Leach

Educator

Monique has been working at Kidzone as a casual educator since the beginning of 2024. Monique has a Bachelor of Psychological Science but has come to realise that her passion is working with children. She is now studying her Masters of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary). 

Gail Galea

Gail Galea

Educator

Gail joined Kidzone as a casual educator in April 2023. She has many years’ experience working with children, having previously worked in family daycare. Gail’s free time is taken up with her family and special-needs daughter, giving her firsthand knowledge of this area.

Josh Emonson

Josh Emonson

Educator

Josh joined Kidzone as a casual educator in March 2024. Josh has completed a Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science and is now studying his Masters of Teaching (Secondary Education). In his spare time Josh enjoys sport and listening to music.

Cassandra Ivin

Cassandra Ivin

Educator

Cassandra joined Kidzone as a casual educator in March 2024.  Currently Cassandra works during before school care and vacation care. Outside of Kidzone, Cassandra is a qualified music teacher.

Liam Parkinson

Liam Parkinson

Educator

Liam has worked with Kidzone since 2016.

Are you a passionate Educator?

Kidzone OSHC are aloways on the look for passionate educators. No two days as a Kidzone Educator are ever the same! One moment, you will be joining in with the children in a game of tag and the next; you’ve got your creativity on at the craft table.

Kidzone OSHC is not for profit provider of out of school hours and vacation care located in Romsey.