Meet The Team

Tracy Murdoch

Nursery Manager

BA Childhood Practice

I am honoured to be part of a loving and caring team at Fly High. I love having the opportunity to watch every child learn, grow and develop in our care. Fly High is a unique nursery where staff and children all feel like part of a family, in a safe nurturing environment for your child to become confident individuals.

I was delighted to join Fly High when it opened in 2019 and now to be the Manager is a dream come true. I am looking forward to taking the nursery from strength to strength and watching the team and children thrive in an environment that offers lots of experiences where children can investigate, be curious and use their imaginations allowing them to become the best they can be.

Rachael Hillhouse

Ciara Houston

Hayleigh Holland

Deputy Nursery Manager

 BA Childhood Practice (Hons)

I look forward to getting to know the children and see them grow!

I love outdoor and messy play and can't wait to organise lots of experiences for the children.

Handing in my honour's dissertation was an amazing feeling and passing was even better!   Every day is different working in early years, and I love that.

Shannan Connor
Lead Early Years Practitioner

BA Childhood Practice

Currently on Maternity Leave with her new baby girl

I love my job at Fly High as every day I get to work alongside a great team. I am privileged to find work colleagues who are like a family. I love building positive relationships with the children and their families. Being a part of the children's journey as they learn, grow and develop into confident individuals is the most rewarding part of my role as an Early Years Room Leader

My biggest achievement within my career so far is completing my BA Childhood Studies degree during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atlanta Stewart
Early Years Practitioner

SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

I love Fly High - it is a cosy nursery that feels like home.  Staff are lovely and understanding, the communication is always great meaning any changes or updates are passed on super quick so we can ensure we are doing whats best for the children and as a childcare practitioner this is beneficial.

Sharon Morrison

Early Years Practitioner

HNC Early Education and Childcare

I have been a part of the Fly High team since we opened and although I've had time off on maternity leave it is lovely to see the nursery continue to develop and all the children having so much fun through all the learning opportunities provided.

I have worked in childcare since 2010, I was part of a private nursery group in Edinburgh for 8 years where I gained lots of experience with various age groups and was room supervisor for many years. When I moved back to Ayrshire I worked within school nurseries on supply. Being a mummy to two young children helps boost my skills on caring for children as well as knowing the challenges and fun of being a parent. 

Amy Coid

Early Years Practitioner

SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

I enjoy helping the children grow into their own individual personalities. I love being creative and encouraging children's development through play and messy activities. 

My biggest achievement in childcare is gaining qualification and a permanent position at Fly High. 

Abbey Gibson

Early Years Apprentice

Working towards SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

I love working at Fly High - we are so lucky to have our lovely children and the staff are lovely too! It just feels like one big family from the minute you come in the door!

Emma Gouck

Early Years Apprentice

Working towards SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

I like working at fly high as it has taught me great team - working skills, patience and has given me the opportunity to develop my practice in working with children. I love the fact that there are a range of ages to work with within the nursery, from the babies to the pre-schoolers and can truly watch them develop and become their own person.

Faith Coughtrie

Early Years Apprentice

Working towards SVQ Level 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)

I like working at Fly High as its great to see the children reaching their milestones. I love messy play experiences and I also love that as a setting we see the value in Makaton and get to use this throughout our daily practice to support communication.

Brenda Pound

Owner & Business Manager

Fly High is a strong nurturing team, I am so very proud of them all.  

My job is made easy having Tracy as our Nursery Manager; she is passionate about her work and encourages her team to excel. 

I really enjoy seeing Apprentices join us as and watch them grow in confidence to become competent practitioners. 

The children are amazing, coming in so young and seeing them all grown up and confident ready for school, it seems to happen in a flash.