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Our Team
At Stepping Stones, our team of passionate, professional educators is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and care. We prioritise children’s rights, safety, and wellbeing, and value each child’s unique background and needs in a culturally safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.
Guided by our Centre Director and Educational Leader, our team uses research-based practices that reflect each child’s learning style, abilities, interests, and cultural identity. All educators hold valid Working with Children Checks, and our Responsible Persons are certified in First Aid, Emergency Asthma, and Anaphylaxis management. Ongoing professional development is strongly encouraged and supported for all staff.
Amanda Saunders
Centre Director
Rebecca Rosindale
Administration & Marketing Assistant
Elizabeth Meagher
Early Childhood Teacher
Roberta Truda
Lead Educator
Jessica Speciale
Lead Educator
Anu Daniels
Assistant Educator
Amalia Stipanicev
Assistant Educator (Currently on Maternity Leave)
Holly Young
Trainee Early Childhood Teacher
Leilani Bell
Assistant Educator
Shelley Deakin
Casual Educator
Cindy Poulter
Casual Educator
Fiona Daniels
Casual Educator
Maria De Ceglie
Casual Educator
Nanthaki Srikumaran
Casual Educator
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors exists to provide strategic direction, oversight, and governance for Stepping Stones, ensuring the centre fulfils its mission, stays true to its values, maintains financial and legal integrity, and delivers high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing and faith-filled environment.
Mim Hosking
Chairperson
With over 15 years’ experience in childcare and a Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Mim brings a deep commitment to supporting children’s holistic development. As one of Stepping Stones’ founding teachers, she has also served in schools and churches as a teacher and Accredited Pastor.
She is passionate about creating strong foundations for children to thrive and is honoured to again partner with the Stepping Stones community. In her role as Chairperson, she works collaboratively with the Board and Director to uphold high standards of care, ensure ethical governance, and support our strategic vision.
Trevor Darch
Deputy Chairperson
Trevor is a seasoned educational leader with over 30 years of experience in government and independent secondary schools. He has held various leadership roles in both curriculum and pastoral care, including Assistant Principal. In 2017, he completed an MBA and went on to serve as Business Operations Manager at an independent college in Rockingham, where he also supported the on-site childcare centre.
Now serving as Deputy Chairperson, Trevor brings a strong blend of educational and operational expertise. He is deeply committed to the mission of Stepping Stones and values contributing to the local community in meaningful ways.
Bella Yang
Secretary
Bella is an early childhood educator with more than 11 years of experience and is currently teaching at Carey Baptist College. She previously spent three years at Stepping Stones, where she developed a strong connection to the centre’s mission and community.
Passionate about nurturing children with the love of God, Bella brings valuable insight into children’s learning and development. Through her board role, she contributes her early childhood expertise to support the important role Stepping Stones plays in children’s growth and school readiness.
Steve Groves
Treasurer
Steve brings a solid background in banking and finance, offering valuable insight into the compliance, governance, and operational challenges faced by early learning centres. His expertise supports the centre’s commitment to strong financial management and long-term sustainability.
Steve’s connection to the centre is also deeply personal as his son attended as a three-year-old and thrived in the nurturing, close-knit environment. Steve joined the board to help ensure that future generations of children and families continue to benefit from the same warm, high-quality care and education.
Senior Pastor, Dan Rodgers
Board Member
Dan is the Senior Pastor at East Fremantle Baptist Church and an Ex-Officio member of the Stepping Stones Board. An Accredited Pastor with BCWA, he has 14 years of pastoral ministry experience, including leading numerous camps and supporting school breakfast and lunch programs. Dan is passionate about seeing families thrive and being a blessing to the community through safe, high-quality care for children.
Dan is committed to strengthening the connection between Stepping Stones and the church, ensuring alignment in vision and values, while encouraging and supporting those who serve. Outside of ministry, Dan loves Saturday morning pancakes with his son, Seb and the joy of sharing special experiences together.
Joseph Daniels
Board Member
Joseph brings extensive commercial experience in financial accounting, compliance, capital management, governance, and strategic advisory across three countries. He has held senior roles in some of the world’s largest energy and resources companies, working in both corporate and operational settings.
Joseph currently serves as Chairperson of East Fremantle Baptist Church Council and is a valued member of the Stepping Stones Board.
Darren Smith
Board Member
Darren has been Secretary of the Board since July 2021 and a board member since September 2019. As a proud parent of three former Stepping Stones students, he brings a strong personal connection and a commitment to the service’s ongoing success.
Darren is passionate about supporting WA families and giving back to his local community.
He believes that a strong early learning foundation sets children up for future success. His vision is for every Stepping Stones student to grow into a confident, curious, and capable learner. He brings both strategic insight and a parent’s perspective to his role, helping guide decisions that support the organisation’s values and long-term goals.