Our People

What do you enjoy most about what you do?

I love every minute of every day. It is the most rewarding job ever and now that I have become a centre manager, I feel empowered to instil that passion for working with children in teachers.  

What is your personal ECE philosophy?

I bring with me a wealth of music, love of teaching and cultural identity. My teaching practice involves creating stimulating and fun environments, as well as fostering confidence and independence within children. I am also a trained Montessori teacher, so combining philosophies has been part of my lifelong mission.  The similarities, and possibilities, are amazing… Kaupapa Maori, Montessori philosophy and Te Whariki all woven together to create a mat of learning for children. 

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, specialising in Montessori Philosophy

In the meanwhile, I pursued my academic interests, especially in the transition from preschool to school, and completed my postgraduate degrees at the University of Auckland. 

It is an honour and privilege for me to be part of this wonderful community. As a fully registered teacher, I do my utmost to contribute to its well-being and further growth through early childhood education. 

Relevant Qualifications:  

• Master of Education (Research) 
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education 
• Bachelor of Teaching 

 I have a strong passion for supporting children to reach their full potential. This stems from my diverse teaching experiences in New Zealand and overseas, mainly in special education. I believe learning happens when children’s interests are recognised in positively challenging, multi-literate, and bicultural environments and within reciprocal relationships. My personal philosophy of teaching and learning values the importance of respect, relationships, and joy.

 Relevant Qualifications:

• Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
• Bachelor of Education
• Master of Arts in English

I endeavour to provide children with the very best start in life, while offering parents/whanau peace of mind that their children are experiencing quality care and education in a well-resourced space, with a vibrant, passionate teaching team.

I have an amazing partner, three daughters who attend Epsom Girls’ Grammar School and ANI, two cats named Mimi and Marlo, and a younger sister who lives in San Diego with her family.

In my spare time, I enjoy running, reading, and gardening. I usually block time for gardening with my daughters and Mimi over the weekend and it makes me feel relaxed to be nurturing my green friends.

Ngā mihi,

Jing

I am very passionate about supporting children to develop at their best potential level in nurturing, stimulating and fun-loving environment. I believe that every child is unique, and the environment and the curriculum can enable them to develop their sense of identity, confidence, enjoyment and skills.

 In my leisure time I love listening to music. I love travelling and be with the nature. I also enjoy reading books.

 I have been married for 23 years now and blessed with two children who are the major reason for my happiness. I like to spemd quality time with them.

I did my certificate level 4 and then spent another year doing Diploma level 5. During this time, I used to work as a Relieving Teacher in the then called Lollipops, St Lukes. After I completed level 5, I decided to go to the University to get my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (Teaching).

I enjoy being with tamariki and every day for me is different and very rewarding. I get to see and experience different cultures, values, their funds of knowledge which each individual child brings with them and seeing their happiness and smiles just makes my day every day.

I believe that children learn best through experiential learning and play. I view myself to be open-minded as I provide children with the time and space that they need to work on their dispositions and working theories. As an early childhood teacher, I am strongly committed to Te Whāriki, New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum document and value a holistic approach to my teaching and learning through play and child-centeredness. My goal of “Kōrero I roto I te reo Māori anake” “Speaking Māori fluently” enhances my teaching philosophy and aims to fulfil my strong commitment towards the bicultural aspect of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Relevant Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Teaching)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education - Level 5 (Teaching)
• Certificate in Early Childhood Education - Level 4

 I have always had a passion for early childhood education. I love supporting and encouraging tamariki in their early years.  Building strong relationships with them is important to me. Seeing tamariki develop to their full potential and being part of their growth is worthwhile. I look forward to spending time with tamariki and whanau.