Our Team
That Birrahlee Preschool Lane Cove has been awarded a rating Exceeding National Standards is a reflection on the committed group of people who make up our team, which includes staff, parents and our Board. Birrahlee has a great team of experienced educators and staff who are dedicated to making our preschool a caring, safe and fun environment for children.
Degree Qualified Teachers






Deánne Allan Diploma of Teaching, Director
Elva Zheng Master of Teaching (Early Years)
Master of Leadership, Educational Leader
Jody Fowler Additional Needs Teacher, Dip.Teach.E.C.
Fiona Lucas B.Ed. Pri(Hons.), Dip. ECEC, Teacher 3FL
Majella O’Malley B.Teach. E.C, Teacher MOM1 & MOM4
Leah Saez B.Ed (B-5), Teacher 2LS & 3LS
Elva Zheng Master of Teaching (Early Years)
Master of Leadership, Educational Leader
Jody Fowler Additional Needs Teacher, Dip.Teach.E.C.
Fiona Lucas B.Ed. Pri(Hons.), Dip. ECEC, Teacher 3FL
Majella O’Malley B.Teach. E.C, Teacher MOM1 & MOM4
Leah Saez B.Ed (B-5), Teacher 2LS & 3LS
ECE’s, Certificate III and Dip Trained






Nasren Rahim Dip.C.S. Early Childhood Educator
Yukari Hamasuna Dip.C.S, Early Childhood Educator
Kylie Calman Dip.C.S, Early Childhood Educator
Michele Beck Cert.III.C.S, Early Childhood Educator
Lily Boudulic Cert.III.C.S, Early Childhood Educator
Alicia Silva Cert.III.C.S, Early Childhood Educator
Office Staff


Deánne Allan, Diploma of Teaching, Director
Cecilia Fong, M.Man,G.Dip E.R,BA, Bursar