Our Director, Vanessa

Vanessa has had over 15 years experience in the early childhood industry working in both long day care and preschool services. She has worked here at Noah's Ark since Feb 2007 and became Director in 2020. Vanessa has a strong passion and commitment to Noah's Ark. She is married with 3 adult children, 2 step children and 14 grandchildren. Vanessa is passionate about providing a quality Christian service that meets the needs of all children and their families. She enjoys time with her family both here in Australia and New Zealand, along with visiting new places, gardening, scrapbooking and hosting friends and family for meals with husband Maxwell.

The staff at Noah's Ark Preschool
acknowledge, value and respect the individuality and contribution of all members of the staff team. In our early childhood environment, team work and effective communication are essential requirements for positive outcomes across all aspects of the centre's functioning.

"Together everyone achieves more."

Vanessa Strickland