Our Team
At PEAK Training:
- We believe Students have the most positive learning experience when they are mentored by Trainers who really know the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector and the work environment.
- Our Trainers are experienced professionals who have worked in the ECEC sector in various roles.
- Our team are lifelong learners consistently engaging in their own professional development to remain current.
- Our Trainers take the time to build relationships with each Student they are responsible for supporting.
Meet Our Dedicated Team
At PEAK Training, our team is committed to supporting the professional growth of current and future early childhood professionals. With a blend of expertise and passion, our Trainers are here to guide you every step of the way.
Nicky Lewis
RTO Manager
Get to know Nicky
Nicky is an Early Childhood Teacher and Trainer and Assessor. She has been advocating for children’s rights and quality education in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector for over 30 years. Her vision to ensure every child feels valued and experiences positive outcomes has led to multiple roles during her career. Within each role she has been dedicated to making a positive impact through quality programs and mentorship.
Nicky returns to PEAK after six years supporting services striving to meet the National Quality Standard at ACECQA, and mentoring Teachers across three states at a large provider. At PEAK, she leads a team delivering high-quality professional development, and supporting Certificate III and Diploma qualifications.
Chelsea McTaggart
Trainer and Assessor
Get to know Chelsea
Chelsea has worked in the Early childhood Education and Care sector for over 13 years in a variety of roles from Educator, Room leader and 3IC. During this time, she developed a passion for mentoring other Educators to build positive relationships with children and their families and provide quality care. This then sparked her interest in becoming a trainer. She has now been a trainer and Assessor for over 2 years and absolutely loves helping to grow future Educators for the sector.
Melanie Jabbour
Trainer and Assessor
Get to know Melanie
With 15 years in the education sector, Melanie has extensive experience working with children from infancy to age 13 across various roles, including educator, director, and area manager.
She is particularly passionate about developing educational programs, child protection, mentoring educators, and supporting children with big emaotions. Melanie is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education at Charles Sturt University to enhance her expertise in supporting students.
Nuha Kaffoor
Trainer and Assessor
Get to know Nuha
With over 12 years of dedicated experience in Early Childhood Education, Nuha brings extensive knowledge and a deep passion for the sector. Her work in various roles with young children has given her a strong understanding of how to support their development and learning.
Recently, Nuha transitioned into a Trainer and Assessor role, where she is committed to supporting the next generation of educators by equipping them with the tools and insights needed to provide high-quality care and education.
Vicki Polzot
Administration and Support Officer
Get to know Vicki
Vicki brings extensive experience in support, administration, and client relationships within the travel and publishing industries. She is now excited to contribute to the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector.
She shares her deep admiration for everyone involved in ECEC, expressing that the dedication and commitment of our Trainers to their Students’ success inspire her confidence in the future of education and care for children. Vicki adds, “Our team’s enthusiasm is contagious, and I’m excited to be a part of this!”