Our Staff Team
Who We AreThe staff team at Evergreen Wood bring a wealth of experience and a love of teaching to our setting. Everyone is dedicated to giving your child the best start on their journey into education.
It’s All about Play
Making Learning Fun For Kids
If learning isn’t fun, engaging and inspiring, none of that learning is going to sink in. Playschool isn’t like formal desk based front of the room schooling and our play based curriculum moves and flows with the children on an almost daily basis. This challenge needs a dedicated staff team that puts the needs of the children first as we hope to spark a love of learning that lasts a lifetime. In one morning session around the room the team can be leading expeditions to the desert looking for dinosaur bones, diving under the sea, and reaching for the stars all led by the magical imaginations of the children in our care.
Our Teachers
The Evergreen Wood Team
It can be hard to find teachers that can bring the diverse talents of empathy, education, and fun necessary to make Playschool a rewarding experience and we’re lucky to have found just that in our team. Let’s introduce them.
Ashley Morgan
Playschool Leader, Designated Safeguarding Officer
Ashley is a former Playschool Manager who has returned after a career break to the teaching role she excels at. An instant hit with the kids, her wealth of experience is a huge benefit as we write the next chapter of the Playschool and improve the work we do with the children.
Jacqui Taggart
Playschool Coordinator
Jacqui was a former parent volunteer when her daughter attended the Playschool and we knew she would make a great addition to the Team. Luckily for us this is the career she was looking for and joined us in 2022 bringing fun, creativity and skills as a life coach to Evergreen Wood.
Nick Moore
Owner
Nick has been a Playschool owner for 8 years and previously worked in science education and research for over 30 years. He also works in rural community development on the board of directors of County Down Rural Community Network and the rural policy organisation the Rural Community Network. He’s currently involved in the creation of an online series promoting classic literature and philosophy.
Nick Moore, Owner
Sometime last century
“I still remember my time in pre-school, and that was so long ago it was just called play school, after the old TV show. I made friends, had a laugh every morning, built forts under the piano with boxes, did arts and crafts, Mrs Faulkner told us stories and much more. It made heading for primary school a breeze and we hope to give your children the same experience I hold dear some 45 years later.”
– Nick
Students per session
Mornings per week
Staff + Volunteers
Months per year
Get In Touch
Location:
The Village Hall, 62 Newtownards Road, Greyabbey
Email:
info@evergreenwoodplayschool.com
Telephone:
07577855185
Playschool Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9.15am – 12.15pm
Working Together
Our Professional Partners
