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Meet the team

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Manager

Helen Mcknockiter

Hi I'm Helen, I am the nursery manager. 

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Assistant Manager and Beehive Room Lead

Julie Simpson

Hi I'm Julie, I am the assistant manager and beehive room lead.

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Beehive practitioner

Lewis Patterson

Hi I'm Lewis and I was part of the team that started Duns Community Nursery. I have a HNC in childhood practice. My favourite part of the job is seeing what the children have to offer, no day is ever the same.

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Beehive practitioner

Sheree Drysdale

Hi I'm Sheree, I am a mother of one and I've worked in childcare for 9 years. I'm qualified in level 2 childcare, working towards my level 3. I'm passionate about working with children and love to see them reach their goals, ready to emerge into the butterflies.

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Beehive practitioner

Leah Davidson

Hi I'm Leah, I live with my son who is 6, my two dogs and a hamster. I am a level 3 qualified practitioner. I love the outdoors, adventures and road trips.

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Treehouse practitioner

Judith Dempster

Hi I'm Judith, I work in the Treehouse room (0-2 year olds). I've worked in childcare for over 21 years. I live with my partner, daughter and 2 stepsons. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and socialising with friends.

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I used to be in the RAF (joined when I was 17) and whilst I was there I qualified as a chef, cooking for 800 people!

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Treehouse practitioner

Paige Hawrylewicz

Hi I'm Paige.

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Treehouse practitioner

Kirsten Denholm

Hi my name is Kirsten and I live in Duns with my partner. I am a level 3 childcare practitioner and I've been working in childcare for 3 years. In my spare time I enjoy going out with friends and family.

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Treehouse Room Lead

Ellie Jackson

Hi i'm Ellie and I'm the Treehouse Room Lead.

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Modern apprentice

Jodie Simpson

Hi I'm Jodie, I am a modern apprentice working my way to be a qualified childcare practitioner. 

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Cook

Marion Paris

TBC

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Beehive and Treehouse practitioner

Kayleigh Donaldson

Hi I'm Kayleigh, I work in both Treehouse and Beehive. I live in Greenlaw with my Mum, Dad, 2 sisters and brother. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

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