Meet Our Educators

At Thornleigh West OOSH, we have a qualified Full-time Director, 2 Assistant Directors, a number of permanent part-time educators, and a team of wonderful regular casual educators working between 2 and 5 afternoons a week. All educators have current working with children checks completed, and most of our Educators hold current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training qualifications. Our Educators have a range of skills, knowledge and experience from experience in early childcare, studying teaching, psychology and occupational therapy to having experience coaching sporting teams, swim coaching, and running youth groups. With the great continuity amongst the team and our educators are able to develop close and trusting relationships with all the children in our care.

Director

Courtney Adams

Courtney has had over 10 years experience, moving from Early childcare to OOSH in 2014. Courtney has a Cert lll and a Diploma in school age care. She has brought with her a wealth of knowledge, ideas, and creativity. During her time at TWOOSH she has developed wonderful skills in leadership. Courtney has a passion for all things creative with a Bachelor in creative arts & 3D animation.

Assistant Director/ Educational Leader

Kodie Daniels

Beginning her journey as a nanny in 2010, Kodie discovered her passion for working with families & supporting children’s development. Furthering her skills & knowledge, Kodie then went on to completing her Cert III in Early Childhood Education and then obtaining her Diploma, making her way into management as Educational Leader and Assistant Manager. Kodie joined the TWOOSH management team in 2024 and is currently overseeing the operations of the service in partnership with Bec, whilst Courtney is on maternity leave.

Assistant Director

Bec Mazzaferro

Bec joined the TWOOSH team in 2020. She has a Bachelor in Inclusive Education & Disability Studies and a Diploma in school age care. Bec has had over 8 years' experience in OOSH and is passionate about inclusive education and brings this knowledge and passion to the TWOOSH team. Bec is currently working in partnership with Kodie overseeing the operations of the service whilst Courtney is on maternity leave. Outside of OOSH, Bec is a keen soccer player, dog mum and loves cheering on the Bunnies!

3IC

Olivia Hinshelwood

Oli joined the TWOOSH team in 2015, she has a background in early childhood and is diploma qualified. Oli is an all rounder with great a understanding of all things TWOOSH and a passion for supporting inclusion, mental health and sustainability within our service.

3IC

Zoe Waley

Zoe joined the TWOOSH team in 2022 after attending Thornleigh West herself! She started as a casual educator and has progressed quickly to our permanent team and has now taken on the role of 3IC for 2024. She will be our Junior (K-1) programming leader for 2024.

3IC

Zac Pyke

Zac joined the TWOOSH team in 2019! He began as a casual educator and quickly joined the permanent team where he completed his Certificate 4 in School aged care and education. Zac is also completing a degree in high school education, has a passion for working with the senior children and is taking on the position of 3IC and 3-6 program leader.