Meet the team
Carolyn Barnes
Childcare Manager
Carolyn has been involved in the initial start of Holywell Educate Together N.S. since 2009 and is the Patron Nominee of the HETNS Board of Management. Carolyn has extensive experience in Management and Finance and is responsible for effective financial management of Holywell Childcare. She holds a FETAC 5 Major award in Early Childhood Care & Education.
Aoife McDonald
Holywellies Preschool Early Years Educator
Aoife joined Holywellies Preschool in November 2021. She has extensive experience in the childcare sector and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Care and Education.
Mel Salustri
Holywellies Preschool Early Years Educator
Mel joined Holywellies Preschool in February 2016 having previously managed a large crèche facility. Mel comes to us with over 20 years experience in Childcare and holds a FETAC Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education.
Gillian Scannell
Holywellies Preschool Early Years Educator
Gillian joined Holywellies Preschool in November 2022 and acts as our Inclusion Officer and AIM Level 7 support teacher. Gillian has over 12 years experience in the Early Years sector and holds both a Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education and Leadership for Inclusion in Early Years.
Carrie Byrne
School Age Childcare Supervisor
Carrie is responsible for all our school age childcare including Wake Up, Shake Up Club (breakfast), Wee Wellies Club (Sibling Hour) and After School Club until 6pm. Carrie has worked in Holywell Childcare since the beginning of 2015 and holds a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education. Carrie leads a team of 5 School Age Childcare Leaders.
Noeleen
School Age Childcare Deputy Supervisor
Narmada
School Age Childcare Leader
Michelle
School Age Childcare Leader
Ashwini
School Age Childcare Leader
Leticia
School Age Childcare Leader