Our People

Alice El Hachimi, Centre Manager
What inspired you to become an early childhood teacher?
I am the eighth in a brood of nine, coming from a big family, I grew up playing and looking after my nephews and nieces (they are 26 of them, to be precise) so it was a natural progression for me to take up a profession that would reflect my love for children and passion for teaching.
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Emma Killens, Teacher in Training
My name is Emma and I am passionate about early childhood education and care. I am a qualified nanny and am currently in my second year of study, working towards gaining my Bachelors in ECE. I enjoy providing sensory play learning experiences for children as I love messy play. I enjoy spending time with friends and family in my spare time.

Nikita Deuchar, ECE Teacher
I am Nikita Deuchar. I have been in the ECE sector for 11 years now.Â
I have a bachelor of Teaching (ECE), Postgraduate Diploma (ECE), and an advanced certificate of performance in dance.
I also hold a current first aid certificate and full teacher certification.
I have two children, Nikora is my eldest and Izabella is my youngest.
My interests include dancing, singing and I have a great passion for children and providing positive learning outcomes for all.
I'm also a Dance teacher outside of ECE and really enjoy bringing this aspect of my passion into my daily teaching practice.

Nirosha,

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Emma Unverricht, ECE Teacher
My name is Emma Unverricht and I have a passion for working in childcare and providing all children with quality care and education. Children develop at different rates in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains and I strive to meet the individual needs of each child in my care. I feel it is important to form strong bonds and relationships with all children and their whanau. I believe planning for the children should come from what their interests are and providing the resources and tools to extend on their knowledge and scaffold their learning.
Reshmi Palackaparambil, Teacher
Namaskaram, kia ora whanau,
My name is Reshmi. I come from the beautiful South Indian state of Kerala and I live in Auckland with my husband and two children. I was a secondary teacher in my home country and after moving to New Zealand I became inspired by the ECE system here. My passion for working alongside children is watching them grow and develop, and creating special moments through conversation, imagination and friendship. I enjoy the joy and wonder early childhood education has to offer and I feel privileged to be a big part of a childâs early development years.
Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood
Currently completing Teacher Refresher Course
Rose Terryl Sicat, ECE Teacher
Kia ora!
I am Rose Terryl L. Sicat. I am a Bachelor of Science major in Psychology graduate with further training and education in Guidance and Counseling. My more than fifteen years journey working in an international school in the Philippines as a Guidance Counselor made me fall in love with working with children.Â
With years of experience working in a school setting, I believe in nurturing things that students show interest and passion in and being able to provide them an environment that stimulates and nurtures.Â
I believe teaching should come from the heart, you need to enjoy it, balancing an equal amount of routine and the right amount of silliness.  Â
Priscilla Joel , ECE Teacher
Hi!
I am Priscilla, I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from India. Iâve been in New Zealand for 4 years, earned a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education from NZTC and have been teaching young children for the past three years.
I love being with children, their innocence and childish curiosity captivates my heart.
I believe that every child is unique and capable. My personal philosophy is based on the belief that children learn from their environment and this includes their families/whanau, the community and the classroom. I also love creating learning opportunities for each child according to their abilities, strengths and dispositions.Â
Aroha mai, aroha atu
Love towards us, Love going out from us!