Newborough

My name is Tanya Clark, and I am the Centre Director at Little Saints Newborough. I wanted to share a bit about myself. I'm a mother of two children, a 17-year-old daughter and a 14-year-old son. I'm originally from the Mornington Peninsula, and my early childhood journey began as a Certificate III room assistant, primarily working in toddler spaces. I moved to Traralgon in July 2020 and have been a member of the Little Saints team ever since. During that time, I decided to study for my Diploma in ECEC. I've held many responsibilities within Little Saints, with the most recent being the Educational Leader, a role that spanned across our Moe, Traralgon, Maffra, and Sale services. This position has allowed me to meet and engage with a diverse range of learning abilities, which I value greatly. I have a strong interest in children’s learning and development and a passion for providing them with a child-based educational curriculum. At Little Saints Newborough, I strive to create a space that offers developmentally appropriate educational programs and a safe environment that encourages children to explore. I truly believe a nurturing environment is essential for fostering curiosity and development in young children. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my dog—if you ever need an icebreaker, just ask me about her!  I also love camping with my family and friends (who doesn’t love a good s’more?), supporting my children at their sporting events (where I can get quite vocal), and reading—mystery, suspense, and literary fiction are my favorites. I look forward to getting to know you all better!