Meet the Team
At Connect.Ed we are dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and well-being in children facing the challenges of childhood trauma. With a passion for nurturing the emotional and developmental needs of young minds, our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in trauma-informed care, education, and counseling.
Committed to empowering both families and educators, we provide evidence-based resources, professional development, and compassionate support.
Kerra-Lee
Director
Kerra-Lee is the Director of Connect.Ed, leading a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed early intervention for children and families, alongside professional development and support for educators.
Emma
Operations Manager
Brianna
Customer Service and Office Coordinator
Early Intervention
Abbey
Abbey is an Occupational Therapist who recently completed her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at the University of South Australia, as part of the final cohort of graduates from UniSA.
She values connection & relationships above all else, believing that building trust is the foundation for meaningful support.
Occupational Therapist
Angus
Occupational Therapist
Angus graduated with a Master of Occupational Therapy in 2025. He is passionate about inclusion, equality, and building strong relationships with clients, families and other providers.
His therapeutic practice draws on a variety of approaches, with strong influences from Theraplay and Sensory Integration.
Cheska
Occupational Therapist
Cheska has completed a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, as well as additional training in Feeding Therapy and Oral Placement Therapy.
She has nearly 6 years of experience supporting and advocating for children, and is passionate about building the capacity of the team around the child.
Olivia
Occupational Therapist
More information to come.
Alexia
Speech Pathologist
Alexia has a Bachelors in Speech Pathology and a Masters in Inclusive and Specialised Education.
She has experience in supporting children within a variety of areas such as speech, language, social and emotional communication, fluency and AAC (Alternative and Augmentative Communication). Alexia also has experience as a Clinical Educator at Flinders University within the Early Intervention and Fluency clinics.
Bridget
Speech Pathologist
Bridget is a Speech Pathologist who completed a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours) at the University of South Australia in 2024.
She supports children across a range of areas, including speech, language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and social communication. Bridget has completed three certificates in Auslan through TAFE SA, as well as additional professional development in Hanen.
Monique J
Speech Pathologist
Monique is a qualified and practising neuroaffirming Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours). She values connection and strong, trusting relationships as the foundation of meaningful therapeutic work.
She believes that when children feel safe, understood and connected, they are best able to learn and grow.
Monique M
Speech Pathologist
Monique has a Bachelor of Speech Pathology from the University of Adelaide. She values building strong, meaningful relationships with children and families recognising that connection is crucial for effective support and positive outcomes.
Monique uses a holistic, child-centred approach when working with children. Her practice is informed by evidence-based strategies, play-based learning, and neuro-affirming principles.
Learning & Development
Emma
Professional Learning Facilitator
Emma has been teaching for the past seven years after completing a Bachelor of Primary Education. Throughout her time teaching, she developed a passion for supporting children and families, particularly those who have experienced trauma.
Mel
Mel is a registered psychologist with a big heart for connection. For the past five years, she has worked in private practice with clients of all ages, with a special focus on supporting people to process and integrate trauma in ways that feel safe, empowering, and true to them.
Psychologist & Professional Development Facilitator
Nicola
Professional Development Facilitator
Nicola has an Honours degree in Psychology and specialised in the field of Infant Mental Health. Her further study which guides her practice includes Marte Meo and Circle of Security.
Olga
Professional Development Facilitator
Throughout the last 10 years, Olga has worked predominantly with vulnerable children and their families by supporting them in the home to address complex and compounding issues impacting on their lives.
Sarah
Professional Learning Facilitator
Sarah has a Bachelor of Psychological Science, a Diploma of Early Childhood Education & Care, and a Graduate Certificate in Child-Centred Play Therapy. Her values stem from her passion for providing inclusive and safe environments for all children, largely influenced by trauma-informed practices and play-based care.