The Team of Seven Stars Early Learning Centre & Preschool

Centre Director

Ms. Julie brings over 19 years of combined experience in education and early childhood leadership to Seven Stars. She holds a Bachelor of English (China) and a distinction-earning Master of TESOL (UK), complemented by an Australian Diploma and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Before immigrating to Australia, Julie operated her own education service for more than10 years, specializing in English literacy, writing mastery, grammar, and public speaking coaching. For the past over 7 years, she has served across Australian early childhood settings as an Educator, Assistant Director, and Centre Director – deepening her understanding of holistic child development.

When not guiding our Seven Stars team, Julie enjoys reading educational literature, exploring global cuisines through cooking, and traveling to discover new cultures – experiences that enrich our centre’s multicultural environment.

Early Childhood Teacher

Ms. Lilyan holds a Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) from Western Sydney University (Australia) and a Bachelor of Computer Engineering from Indonesia. With over 10 years in early childhood education, she leads our pedagogical vision at Seven Stars, ensuring all programs align with Australia’s National Quality Framework (NQF) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

As Educational Leader and 2IC, Lilyan excels in:

• Designing rich, hands-on learning experiences that ignite curiosity
• Creating play-based environments where children explore concepts through doing
• Using her analytical background to observe and refine child-centred activities

A mother of two, she blends professional expertise with deep empathy for developmental journeys. Outside the centre, she enjoys beach walks with her family, reading educational research, and exploring creative teaching inspirations.

 Chef/Educator

 For over 8 years, Ms. Lena has been a beloved anchor at Seven Stars, uniquely blending her dual roles as an early childhood educator (holding her Certificate III) and food safety-certified chef. As a mother of four with a bustling extended family, she brings generations of nurturing wisdom to our centre.

Lena’s unique approach transforms everyday moments into learning:

• Family-inspired cooking: Children measure, mix, and share meals that spark collaboration
• Sensory food play building fine motor skills and scientific curiosity
• Kitchen confidence where little hands gain independence through taste-safe tasks

With her deep understanding of child development and food safety, Lena creates a warm space where children grow in confidence.

Educator

Ms. Surya brings 5 years of international primary teaching experience and a creative approach to early learning. She holds a Master’s in Computer Applications and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (both from India), which strengthens her ability to design structured, engaging activities that build foundational cognitive skills.

Currently pursuing her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia, Surya is deepening her expertise in child-cantered frameworks like the EYLF. Her teaching emphasizes:

• Arts-infused exploration: Using crafts to spark imagination and self-expression
• Play-based discovery: Nurturing curiosity through hands-on, interactive experiences
• Inclusive environments: Ensuring every child feels valued and safe to explore

Surya believes education should celebrate each child’s unique voice. Outside the classroom, she enjoys painting, sourcing natural materials for art projects, and exploring multicultural creative traditions.

Educator

Ms. Golfam blends her 8+ years of international teaching experience with a deep passion for nurturing young minds, skillfully fostering foundational cognitive and physical skills through play-based learning. Her background as a mathematics teacher and swimming coach enriches her unique approach to early education.

Holding a Bachelor’s in Mathematics Teaching from Iran's IAU University and a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Golfam is currently advancing her expertise through a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care at TAFE NSW. Fluent in Persian and Turkish, she builds meaningful connections with diverse families, creating inclusive spaces where every child feels valued.

At Seven Stars, Golfam designs vibrant learning environments that weave mathematical concepts into nature explorations, storytelling, and collaborative games – transforming abstract ideas into hands-on discovery. Beyond the classroom, she shares her love for movement through hiking and water sports, while enriching children’s worlds with Persian folktales and cultural traditions.