Our Teachers
Just as a child learns from things that surround them, so teachers must themselves be worthy of a child's imitation.
Our teachers at Little Sophia have over 40 years combined Steiner teaching.
Heiderose Starck attended a Steiner School in Germany for her education and did her teacher training at the Waldorf Kindergarten Seminar in Stuttgart. She began her teaching in Germany over 30 years ago, and moved to Australia to live and teach children in Waldorf Education. Heiderose has helped to establish two kindergartens within Australia, including Little Sophia Kindergarten.
Tanya Carmody joined our teaching team with Heiderose in the Dragonfly Room in 2019. Tanya holds a Masters of Primary and Early Childhood Education, and has completed a Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education through Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar. Tanya has experience working in many different early childhood education settings and within the Education Department itself. Tanya is involved with many Anthroposophical groups and has a passion for biodynamic agriculture.
Mary Jacka joined our teaching team at the beginning of 2014. She has been a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher for over 5 years. Mary completed her final placement at the kindergarten for her studies, it was during this time that her knowledge and experience were recognised and at the next opportunity she was offered a permanent position. Mary has been actively involved within the Steiner Community both in Tasmania and Victoria for over 15 years. Her 3 children have also followed Steiner Education.
Elly Hall joined our teaching team with Mary in the Kingfisher Room in 2019. Elly holds a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and has also completed a Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education through Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar. Elly began working at Little Sophia Kindergarten in 2016 during the holiday program. She has experience working in many different early childhood settings and schools. Elly has a passion and strong ongoing commitment to Steiner education and anthroposophy.
All of our teachers and educators have a range of skills and accomplishments including Organic Biodynamic cooking, painting, lyre, flute and guitar musicianship, doll making, dancing, craft, puppeteer and masterful storytelling.
Our teachers at Little Sophia have over 40 years combined Steiner teaching.
Heiderose Starck attended a Steiner School in Germany for her education and did her teacher training at the Waldorf Kindergarten Seminar in Stuttgart. She began her teaching in Germany over 30 years ago, and moved to Australia to live and teach children in Waldorf Education. Heiderose has helped to establish two kindergartens within Australia, including Little Sophia Kindergarten.
Tanya Carmody joined our teaching team with Heiderose in the Dragonfly Room in 2019. Tanya holds a Masters of Primary and Early Childhood Education, and has completed a Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education through Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar. Tanya has experience working in many different early childhood education settings and within the Education Department itself. Tanya is involved with many Anthroposophical groups and has a passion for biodynamic agriculture.
Mary Jacka joined our teaching team at the beginning of 2014. She has been a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher for over 5 years. Mary completed her final placement at the kindergarten for her studies, it was during this time that her knowledge and experience were recognised and at the next opportunity she was offered a permanent position. Mary has been actively involved within the Steiner Community both in Tasmania and Victoria for over 15 years. Her 3 children have also followed Steiner Education.
Elly Hall joined our teaching team with Mary in the Kingfisher Room in 2019. Elly holds a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and has also completed a Diploma of Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education through Melbourne Rudolf Steiner Seminar. Elly began working at Little Sophia Kindergarten in 2016 during the holiday program. She has experience working in many different early childhood settings and schools. Elly has a passion and strong ongoing commitment to Steiner education and anthroposophy.
All of our teachers and educators have a range of skills and accomplishments including Organic Biodynamic cooking, painting, lyre, flute and guitar musicianship, doll making, dancing, craft, puppeteer and masterful storytelling.
