Our People

I have a strong interest in advocacy for children and am enjoying being a member on the Early Childhood Advisory Committee (ECAC) through the Office of Early Childhood Education (OECE). https://oece.nz/about-us/ecac/

Andrew has been a truck driver for a many years now and has been on the early childhood journey alongside myself over the years. So it makes sense that together we provide an environment where tamariki have the best possible opportunities, learn and thrive, develop a passion for learning and are curious about the world around them.

We look forward to including your whanau in our whanau and together giving your child an amazing early childhood experience.

As an early childhood teacher, I strive to create a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment where each child feels valued and empowered. I’m a proponent of play-based learning, which lets  children explore and discover in a developmentally appropriate way. My approach involves hands-on, experiential activities, providing the resources and support needed for comprehensive development..

I also emphasize strong relationships with students, families, and the community, believing that collaboration and communication are key to every child’s success. My ultimate goal is to foster a lifelong love of learning in my students and empower them to become confident, capable learners ready to face the world’s challenges.

I am a primary trained teacher and have been working in that area for the last 4 years, however, I am very excited to be making a shift to the early childhood sector.

I live in Coalgate (out between Glentunnel and Hororata), with my husband Blair and son Ben, who is part of the Nursery whanau.  I enjoy being outside in our large garden where I get to enjoy and am also fortunate enough to be able to grow/freeze and preserve most of our fruit and veggies for the year. In my spare time, I also enjoy making good use of the local walks and playing drums.