About Us
The BRICKS 4 KIDZ model was founded by Michelle Cote in St. Augustine, Florida. Michelle initially started an after-school Spanish class in the spring of 2008, and then thought to herself, “My son loves to play with LEGO® – maybe I could lead a creative science LEGO® after-school workshop too”. Michelle launched both the after-school Spanish class and the LEGO® workshop. She had three children sign up for the Spanish class, but 35 children signed up for the LEGO® workshop!
Today BRICKS 4 KIDZ has over 750 locations in 45 countries. BRICKS 4 KIDZ is a Child Safe Child Friendly organisation and our number one priority in any activity is the safety of children under our supervision. Our Child Safe Child Friendly policy is available here for download.
Who is the team on Sydney’s North Shore?
Josh Saltos
Josh was in sales for six years before he started working in Education. He has a Certificate 4 in Education Support. He is currently working in a primary school and high school supporting students with additional needs. Josh is also an Indigenous Liaison Officer at the high school he works at.
He is passionate about helping children and bringing a positive impact to students learning,whilst having fun. Josh began his adventure with BRICKS 4 KIDZ at the start of 2021 when his obsession with LEGO® turned into a fun career path. During his down time, Josh loves to build things with LEGO®. He is also a car fanatic!
Josh has his First Aid certificate and is certified in Management of Anaphylaxis, Asthma and general first aid in the workplace.
Maddie Schiller
Maddie is completing her final years of high school and is an enthusiastic, hardworking member of the BRICKS 4 KIDZ team. She plays various sports which allows her to apply teamwork skills, handling pressure and commitment when working.
Maddie has coached young children in AFL and does casual babysitting. She loves helping and making differences, whether big or small on children’s lives. She applies this through her eager and consistently positive attitude when working at BRICKS 4 KIDZ!
Charlotte Lloyd
Charlotte is currently completing her final years of high school. Charlotte has experience working as a casual baby sitter and coaching a variety of primary school sports. She enjoys playing AFL in her spare time and supporting her team mates.
She enjoys working in a team and loves the creativity and uniqueness that LEGO® brings! Charlotte enjoys working with children of all ages and hopes to foster a supportive and welcoming environment for children and parents during their time at BRICKS 4 KIDZ!
Tilly Arnold
Tilly is finishing her final years of high school, and enjoys all aspects of learning. She is a hardworking member of the BRICKS 4 KIDZ team! Tilly does casual babysitting and coaches and referees waterpolo games and training sessions for young children.
Tilly plays various sports and builds team work skills and communication skills which can be applied in working environments. As a child, Tilly loved playing with LEGO® and now hopes to bring that same experience to children at BRICKS 4 KIDZ!
