Our Early Intervention Community

The Mater Dei Early Intervention Program Staff Team Members are:





 
Pamela Templeton - Director
Pamela began teaching in 1970 as an Infants teacher and has taught in NSW, the Commonwealth, Queensland and Northern Territory public and Systemic Catholic education sectors. She is accredited with the Teachers Certificate, Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma in Arts (Leadership and Religious Education), Graduate Certificate in Special Education and is currently undertaking studies for a Masters in Inclusive Education in Autism. Pamela has taught at Mater Dei since 1995, becoming the Assistant Principal in 1998. In 2011 she was appointed as Director of Services for the Mater Dei Early Intervention Program and the Mater Dei Living Skills Program.

 

Karen Kelly - Early Childhood Teacher
My role in the Mater Dei Early Intervention Program is that of Early Childhood Educator. I provide, implement and evaluate educational programs based on observations ofindividual needs, skills and abilities. As part of a multidisciplinary team I work closely with other team members to set and work towards achieving goals for the children, across all developmental areas. Liaising with Pre Schools gives the opportunity to provide programming suggestions, assistance with implementing visuals, behaviour modification techniques and a link with outside agencies. Above all it ensures that all agencies involved with the children are working towards common goals.
To view an profile of Karen that appears in the April 2009 Mater Dei Matters Magazines, please click here

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simone Radman - Speech Pathologist
Having graduated in 1990, I have worked as a Speech Pathologist in Special Needs in England as well as in Community Health in Australia. My role with the Mater Dei Early Intervention Program is to assess and treat children both at Mater Dei and in the Pre School setting. I work closely with the Occupational Therapist and educators to provide a holistic service to our children and families.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Amy Watkins - Occupational Therapist
I hold a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Occupational Therapy and have previously trained as a Behaviour Consultant.  I am near completion of a Certificate in Special Education to further develop my skills.  My role at Mater Dei gives me the opportunity to work closely with the children in a variety of settings as well as empower parents with strategies to continue to support their child’s learning and progress.
 

 

 Kerri Whitfield - Program Assistant
My role as the Program Assistant involves assisting the Early ChildhoodTeacher and Therapy Staff with any tasks to assist the implementation of a child's individual educational program. This can involve the preparation of visual prompts using Boardmaker which may help the child to understand an instruction, typing of reports, preparation of art/craft and other activities and supervising the children while interacting with them and their families.