We are passionate & experienced
At Greenhills, we take pride in the fact that our staff are our best resource. Regardless of their other roles, all are first and foremost, Early Years Practitioners and all hold a minimum of a Level 3 Early Years qualification and are Paediatric First Aid trained. We all feel we have a special connection to Greenhills as most of our children have attended or are attending the pre-school, now ranging from age 7 to 30!
Michelle Thompson
Manager
Michelle still has the same enthusiasm for educating children as she had when she started out in Early Years 29 years ago, 19 of these have been at Greenhills. She took over as Manager in September 2022 and has introduced fresh ideas and teaching methods to the day to day running of the pre-school.
Likes: baking and getting away in her campervan.
Kate Butler
Deputy & Finance Manager
Kate joined the Greenhills team in April 2022 after 12 years working in Early Years as a childminder. She is particularly passionate about outdoor learning and loves nothing more than getting children into their wellies and exploring through play. Alongside her Deputy role, Kate also supports the pre-school as Finance Manager, drawing on her strong background in finance to keep everything running smoothly.
Likes: the seaside, dog walks with Mabel, and family time.
Becky Thornton
Early Years Practitioner
Following a 27 year career in childcare, Becky had a 5 year well deserved break, before joining Greenhills in April 2023 when she fast became an integral part of the team. She enjoys small group activities with the children and being outside.
Likes: shopping, cooking, and meals out with friends.
Alison Rostron
Early Years Practitioner & SENCo
Alison joined Greenhills in September 2023 whilst continuing to run her 20 year old childminding business. It didn't take us long to persuade her to join the team full time! She has a wealth of experience and is our Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).
Likes: paddleboarding & walking.
Bethany Nuttall
Early Years Practitioner
We welcomed Beth to Team Greenhills in January 2025. She has 19 years experience in childcare and previously ran her own Tiny Talk business.
Likes: being outdoors, walking her dog (Bella), and spending time with family.
Michelle Faulkes
Early Years Practitioner
Mrs Shell joined us in September 2026 with a wealth of knowledge, including managing wrap-around care at Prestbury and completing forest school training. Michelle is happiest when exploring outdoors with the children - searching for bugs, discovering nature, and learning through hands-on experiences.
Likes: walking her dog Teddy or enjoying time with my family.
