Staff Biographies

Ed Merchant

Hi, I’m Ed and I joined MOOSCC in May 2024, taking on the Manager role. Before moving to the area I lived in Aberdeen, and have been involved in the childcare sector for over 8 years, working in various Out of School clubs in the city.    

In 2023 I completed my SVQ level 3 in Playwork, which was invaluable in progressing in the childcare sector and enhancing my work practice.  I will be starting a BA in Childcare Practice to further improve my experience and skillset with my work.

My wife and I live across the bridge in Newport, and since moving there I’ve fallen in love with the area. Outside of work I enjoy playing guitar and singing,  performing live at venues in Dundee and beyond. I also enjoy playing sport, with tennis and football 2 of my passions. 

Janice Milne

Hi, I’m Janice Milne and I have worked at MOOSCC for over 7 years now.

I have 20 years plus in the childcare sector mostly in primary schools. I completed my SVQ level 3, Social Service, Children and Young People qualification in 2021 and level 4 in 2022. It was great, I could study whilst working. I continue to participate in up-to-date training and courses required for the job I do.

I have progressed from a support worker role to that of a Senior Practitioner which I enjoy immensely. I like to get the children’s input, what they would like to make or eat, I enjoy searching for new initiatives in the sector such as visiting and including our community.

I love working with your children and the variety each day brings. It’s great to research new crafts or activities to try at club.

I have two grown up children of my own and in my spare time I take my sprocker spaniel, Heidi out for long walks. She volunteers as a Therapet and we visit various schools and settings each week. 

In my spare time I enjoy meeting friends and family for coffee and a chat.

Irene Neil

Hi I’m Irene,

I have become a part of the MOOSCC team in March 22 and I love it. 

I’m in breakfast and afterschool club every day and I currently work in a nursery as an early years support worker. During this time I have also completed my SVQ 2.

I love working with children and interacting in many different ways with them. 

My hobbies are walking, baking, enjoy arts and crafts and socialising with my friends. 

Jordana Guzman

Hi, I am Jordana. 

Before I lived in the UK, I grew up in Mexico, where I had my own nursery with my business partner before coming to live to London with my husband. In London I also worked as a nanny for different families that I am still in touch with. 

I love working with kids, seeing them developing and becoming independent. I started working at MOOSCC in October 2022 and I am currently doing SVQ level 3.

Lucy Farnan

Hi! I’m Lucy and I have worked in MOOSCC since October 2022. 

After completing my previous college course in health and social care, I was looking for the next step in my life, something fun yet challenging. 

After spending 7 years in the RAF Air Cadets, I decided that a career in children and young people was the place for me. MOOSCC has allowed me to gain hands on experience working with children of all ages, including all of the tricky yet loveable challenges that come along the way. 

Recently I have also progressed to the role of Practitioner within MOOSCC..

When I’m not at the club, I’m with my friends, or running after my dog, Nelly!

Lucy Kleppang

Hi I’m Lucy K,

I am currently studying psychology at University in Dundee. I have been working at MOOSCC since June 2022 after finishing high school and have loved it ever since. Working with the kids and seeing them grow is a very rewarding job. I particularly enjoy doing the crafts with them, as that was a big interest of mine during school and love teaching them any skills I have learnt. It’s great fun especially during the holidays with the trips and visitors and the kids never fail to give you a laugh. In my free time I like to paint, spend time with my 4 cute dogs and hanging out with my friends.

Nathan Lynch

Hi I’m Nathan, 

I have been working at MOOSCC since August 2023 and I love it. I am one of two practitioners here and I am currently working towards my SVQ level 3, Social Service, Children and Young people. 

I coached Grange Primary’s football team, gave PE lessons to primary classes as part of my sports leadership course, and my work as house captain meant I was always getting younger pupils involved with events at school. Therefore, I saw MOOSCC as the perfect fit and opportunity for me to develop my skills and enjoy my gap year.

I’m loving working here and I’m really looking forward to the future. My hobbies are football, running and playing music.

Georgia Kleppang

Hi, my name is Georgia. 

I started working at MOOSCC around August 2023 and have had so much fun. I am currently doing my HNC in Childhood Practice at college which involves my SVQ Level 3. I’m hoping to go to University next year to study Primary Teaching as the next step of my journey in this field. 

I decided to start working at MOOSCC as I hope to become a Primary School teacher and I felt that this job would give me lots of experience with working with children, and I was right! Seeing the children grow in confidence all the time is truly inspiring and it’s a very rewarding feeling knowing that I can support the children as they grow up.

During my free time, I love playing with my 4 little doggies and I also love art.

Ava Gardiner

Hi, my name is Ava. I started working at MOOSCC in February 2024.

I have really enjoyed my time at MOOSCC so far. One of my favourite things about working at MOOSCC is being able to do arts and crafts with the children. In my spare time, I like to draw, listen to music and spend time with my friends and my sister. I’m currently doing my SVQ 3 in Social services, Children and Young people. After I’ve completed this, I would love to be able to go to university for Art and Design or Education as I would like to be an art teacher in the near future.

Emma Maxwell

Hi my name is Emma, I became a part of the team at MOOSCC in March 2025 and I’m really enjoying it here.

I am currently at Duncan and Jordanstone University in Dundee doing a BA in Fine art and Graphic design.  I love my course and anything creative so it’s very fulfilling. 

Working with the kids at Mooscc is really rewarding and I am having fun getting to know everyone, doing arts and crafts with the kids and being a part of the team.