We change the public preschool education system for the better through advocacy and consultation on relevant matters. “As a new Preschool Director of a Children’s Centre, Kate and the PDASA have been an enormous support for me as I start this chapter of my career.

Kate Ryan. President, Preschool Directors Association of South Australia. Email: [email protected] . Phone: 0400 453 832

Kate Ryan. Director Association: Preschool Directors Association of South Australia (PDA SA)

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Kate Ryan Director, Halifax Street Children’s Centre & Preschool, Adelaide (South Australia) I started my career in early childhood working as a family day care provider in the mid-eighties. I moved from there to work as an unqualified childcare worker in a casual position in LDC in a country town in South Australia.

In 2021 conversations were had with the department for Education and work began on setting up the first paid President Position. After a merit selection process, Kate Ryan was appointed as the first paid president in July 2022. South Australia is proud to have a central and enduring role in advancing early childhood education.

PDA seeks clear, realistic timelines for implementation and transparency of government strategies to achieve universal preschool and ongoing consultation to support successful implementation.

Kate Ryan, based in Adelaide, SA, AU, is currently a President Preschool Directors’ Association of SA at Preschool Directors’ Association. Kate Ryan brings experience from previous roles at Halifax St Children's Centre.

Kate Ryan. Director Association: Preschool Directors Association of South Australia (PDA SA)