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If there has ever been a tale of hard work, determination, passion and career success, it is Gemma Lewis, Community Kids Pascoe Vale\u2019s Centre Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2005, a then 16-year-old Gemma took a job as a casual, after-school cleaner and helper at the then named \u2018Mary Poppins\u2019 centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

High school graduation saw Gemma commence full-time work at the centre as she studied her Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education and Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there Gemma progressed from Assistant Educator, Room Leader, to Assistant Centre Manager and then Centre Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Early Childhood Educator\u2019s Day Gemma is celebrating 17 years in the sector, and at the now named Community Kids Pascoe Vale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a role and sector you continuously learn in each day which I love,\u201d Gemma said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a small service which means we have strong connections with our children, families and our community so we have a large impact for our size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs adults we tend to forget about the innocence and fun associated with our childhoods\u2026 however, as an educator, you\u2019re given opportunities to relive those memories through our own interactions with the children in our care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G8 Education Victorian Regional Manager, Natasha Perkins, said she is incredibly passionate about investing in her team and providing growth and progression opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a national network, we have access to an abundance of opportunity and resources, and I try to make sure my team know the breadth of support we have to offer to help grow their career,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGemma is the perfect example of someone passionate about her work, keen to learn and driven to reach her goals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gemma said she has been privileged to work with great managers in the past and is now pleased she can provide that same support and guidance to her team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am a big advocate of encouraging my team to be \u2018in the moment\u2019 with the children during play to establish those meaningful attachments and relationships,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese experiences and interactions enable children to learn how to think, react, communicate and socialise which lays the foundation for future learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cChildren are truly amazing. It is a joy to see them grow, play and achieve their milestones \u2013 the rewards are enormous.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G8 Education Victorian Regional Manager, Natasha Perkins, said she is incredibly passionate about investing in her team and providing growth and progression opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about Community Kids Pascoe Vale, visit the website<\/a>, book a tour<\/a> or call 1800 411 604.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in joining the team, head to the G8 Education Careers Website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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