Meet Our Qualified Educators in South Wentworthville

Our Expert Leader

 Ms. Julie is the Centre Director at Seven Stars Early Learning Centre & Preschool in Wentworthville, leading our team with over 19 years of combined experience in education and early childhood leadership.

• Deep Qualifications: Ms. Julie holds an Australian Diploma and Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, backed by a distinction-earning Master of TESOL (UK).
• A Focus on Literacy: Her background includes over a decade operating her own successful education service, specializing in English literacy and writing mastery—skills she now uses to enrich our early learning curriculum.
• Australian Experience: For the past 8 years, Julie has served in key roles across the Sydney early childhood sector, including Assistant Director and Centre Director, ensuring the highest standards of holistic child development and centre operation.

Julie is passionate about creating a nurturing and multicultural environment for all our Wentworthville families.

 Early Childhood Teacher & Educational Leader 

  Ms. Lilyan is our highly valued Early Childhood Teacher and Educational Leader at Seven Stars Wentworthville, guiding our educational vision with over 10 years of experience in the early learning sector.

• Master's Qualified: She holds a Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years) from Western Sydney University, providing our centre with top-tier professional and pedagogical knowledge.
• Curriculum Alignment: As the Educational Leader (2IC), she is directly responsible for ensuring all our preschool programs strictly follow the highest standards of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Hands-on Learning Focus: Ms. Lilyan specializes in designing rich, play-based environments and analytical, child-centred activities that ignite curiosity, support holistic development, and prepare Wentworthville families for the transition to school.

Ms. Lilyan brings a unique blend of analytical thinking and genuine family empathy to her role. Her passion for educational research ensures our team and the learning experience for every child are continually enriched and current.

 Chef/Educator

  Ms. Lena is a beloved anchor at Seven Stars Early Learning Centre & Preschool in Wentworthville, uniquely blending her dual roles as a Certificate III Early Childhood Educator and a Food Safety-Certified Chef. With over 9 years of experience at Seven Stars and as a mother of four, she brings a wealth of nurturing wisdom to our centre.

Lena’s unique role seamlessly integrates nutrition and learning, ensuring children enjoy healthy meals while developing key skills:

• Hands-on Cooking & Literacy: Lena transforms the kitchen into a classroom. Children measure, mix, and collaborate on family-inspired cooking activities that spark literacy and teamwork.
• Sensory & Motor Skills: She leads sensory food play designed to build fine motor skills, scientific curiosity, and confidence through taste-safe, child-led tasks.
• Safe, Nurturing Environment: With her deep understanding of child development and food safety standards, Lena creates a warm space where all our Wentworthville families can trust their children are nourished and growing in kitchen confidence.

 Creative Early Childhood Educator 

 Ms. Surya is a passionate and creative Early Childhood Educator at Seven Stars Wentworthville. She brings a unique background, combining 5 years of international teaching experience with a strong foundation in Computer Science to enrich our early learning programs.

Ms. Surya is a qualified Educator, holding her Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. She excels at creating a truly child-centred environment guided by the principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF). Her teaching focuses on:

• Future-Focused Skills: Leveraging her Computer Science background to design engaging activities that subtly build logic, problem-solving, and important foundational skills for young children.
• Creative Exploration: Using arts, crafts, and self-expression to actively spark imagination and celebrate each child’s unique voice.
• Play-Based Learning: Nurturing curiosity through fun, hands-on experiences that support holistic development.
• Inclusive Classrooms: Ensuring every child in our Wentworthville centre feels valued, safe, and supported.

In her free time, Ms. Surya loves painting and gathering natural materials for art, bringing her passion for creative traditions directly into our classrooms.

 Dynamic Early Childhood Educator 

 Ms. Golfam is a dynamic Educator at Seven Stars Wentworthville, bringing over 8 years of international teaching experience and a unique blend of skills in mathematics and physical education to our early learning programs.

Ms. Golfam’s unique background as a mathematics teacher and swimming coach allows her to expertly transform play into powerful learning moments:

• Cognitive Skills: She creates vibrant, play-based activities where complex math concepts and logic come to life through nature exploration, storytelling, and collaborative games.
• Physical Development: Her experience as a swimming coach fosters a passion for movement, ensuring children’s physical growth is supported through active play.
• Multicultural Connection: Fluent in Persian and Turkish, she builds warm, inclusive connections with our diverse Wentworthville families, enriching our centre with global folktales and traditions.

Currently advancing her credentials with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Ms. Golfam is passionate about fostering every child's cognitive and physical development within our nurturing environment.