Our People
Emily Harper, Centre Manager
What inspired you to become an early childhood teacher?
I’ve wanted to work with young children since I was a teenager and have always been drawn to babies. I’ve been working in the early childhood education sector for ten years now and am particularly passionate about respectful practices for infants, toddlers and young children.
moreAngela Howard, Team Leader
Kia Ora, my name is Angela. I have been teaching since 1990. I taught new entrants until my family and I emigrated to New Zealand in 2009 after which I became involved in, and recognised my passion for, early childhood education. I believe in providing experiences for children to learn in their own time and at their own pace in a calm environment that is accepting of each child's differences. I believe in building trusting relationships with our whanau and building on each child's strengths and interests. Through uninterrupted play, children talk about and try out new ideas with friends.
Just as our tamariki are learning , I believe educators constantly need to further their learning, knowledge and skills. We learn through professional development opportunities, other team members and of course the children themselves. We all learn from each other.
Higher Diploma in Education (South Africa) (equivalent to NZ Bachelor of Teaching).