Meet Our Staff

  • Bernadette

    Bernadette is a Mum of 3 and has a degree in Special Education. She has worked in Early Childhood Developmental Centres and various Special Schools throughout Brisbane. She is passionate about supporting parents by providing a quality music, movement and sensory program that emphasises child development. Bernadette can make a mean creme brule and at night, moonlights as a Ninja. 

    - Founder/Director
  • Kelly

    A super mum of four amazing children, World Vision Ambassador and founder of the Be A Fun Mum online community, Kelly has 9 years experience in the content creation, public relations and marketing fields. She’s worked with brands like Disney, Lego, Hasbro, Big W, Ford and Pumpkin Patch, and her writing has been featured in various Australian magazines and newspapers. Kelly joins the Making Rainbows team to combine her skills and passion for investing in the lives of children. She’s never outgrown her love for Cookie Monster.

    - Marketing Manager
  • Miss Nicolle

    Miss Nicolle is based in Wynnum with her beautiful little family and has recently become the newest Making Rainbows business owner on the Bayside of Brisbane and Inner East Brisbane. Nicolle is a proud Mum of two young girls, has a background in OH&S and specialised in Childhood Injury Prevention. Nicolle saw firsthand the incredible benefits of music, movement and sensory play when she took her own children to Making Rainbows classes when they were babies. She now believes she has the happiest job in the world – Making Rainbows!

    - Franchisee Owner & Facilitator
  • Miss Tish

    Miss Tish has over 4 years  experience as a lead educator working within early childhood centers, so understands children’s early learning milestones and the importance of sensory play. She has a Diploma of Children’s Services, has 8th grade singing qualifications, has an outgoing and energetic personality and is always smiling! Miss Tish is also an experienced Nanny, so can relate to the trickiness of raising children! If you need hot trends on the latest fashion nails, she’s your girl.   

    - Franchisee Owner & Facilitator
  • Miss Chantelle

    Irish-born but Gold Coast based, Chantelle exchanged a corporate career to become the business owner of a Making Rainbows Franchise. She’s a power mum of one who’s had a passion for music and children’s development since before the birth of her own daughter. Always up for a laugh and to share a funny joke, children gravitate towards her warm smile and outgoing personality. To quote one of her clients “Chantelle’s energy is infectious and wonderful!” Her Uncle is actually Michael Flatley (not really, but we can dream!)

    - Franchisee Owner & Facilitator
  • Miss Johanna

    Completed a Bachelor of Music and has finished her Masters in Teaching. Miss Johanna is dedicated and passionate about exposing young children to the benefits of music and sensory play; and has experience teaching early childhood music programs within daycare centres across Brisbane. A seasoned musician herself, in her own two-piece live band, she performs regularly at weddings, functions and other live venues. She’s got a unique flair and a love for super creative earrings (feel free to ask for her autograph when you see her next). 

    - Franchise Owner & Facilitator
  • Miss Sarah

    Miss Sarah absolutely loves working with children so it’s not surprising that she is currently working toward her Bachelor of Primary Education.  She also has a passion for dancing –  ballet, tap & jazz – WOW! Miss Sarah is particularly interested in how little ones grow and develop in their early years and thoroughly enjoys facilitating that through our Making Rainbows classes. Ask Miss Sarah to show you some of her jazz moves – she’s amazing! 

    - Logan Central Plaza, Ripley Town Centre, Amberley Defence Playgroup