Amy has completed her Bachelor’s degree in ECE teaching. She is an expert teacher of two year olds, having 8 years experience working with them. She is passionate about celebrating the uniqueness and identity of each child, and learning alongside them about the richness and beauty of different cultures. Amy's interests include playing piano for her church choir and spending quality time with Aiga/family. Amy is of Samoan heritage and is very proud of her culture.
Read MoreSelena holds a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) and is a fully registered teacher with extensive experience in the early childhood sector since 2000. She took a brief hiatus to raise her two boys, but her passion for early childhood education has always been at the core of her career. Selena is dedicated to fostering developmental growth and providing quality learning experiences for young children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her husband, two boys, and twin sister.
Selena oversees the curriculum at Pīwaka supporting the Team Leaders and spends 3 days a week in Muriwai room.
Read MoreLiz holds a B Ed Early Education and is a fully registered kaiako with over 7 years experience in ECE. Liz is passionate about fostering a learning environment where each child is seen as a unique driver of their own learning. Liz believes that all tamariki are born with a natural curiosity and fascination with the world around them. As a kaiako, my role is to support and guide them, ensuring they learn at their own pace within a warm, secure, and welcoming environment that encourages exploration and growth. Liz strives to create opportunities that help our tamariki to thrive and engage with the world in ways that are meaningful to them. In her downtime, Liz loves spending time with her aiga and friends, going for walks, hikes, brunching, and simply relaxing.
Read MoreVan is a studying ECE at NZTC. She was born in Fiji, moved to NZ at just one year of age, and has lived in Henderson ever since. She has one younger brother, and she loves cooking and reading. Van has recently discovered her passion for ECE and can’t wait to learn more about the profession.
Read MoreYuan has completed a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) and in 2022 completed Master of Education Practice at Auckland University. Yuan is a fully registered teacher and came to New Zealand from China in 2016. Family and relationships are at the heart of everything Yuan does. She is passionate about working with children and playing an active role in the early learning years of growth and development. In her spare time Yuan enjoys catching up with family and friends, music, dance, photography and hiking.
Read MoreJing holds a Graduate Diploma ECE and is provisionally registered. Jing has a deep love for tamariki because each one is like an angel, unique and different. Respect and trust are at the core of her philosophy.
Jing has an eight-year-old daughter, and has been living in New Zealand for five years. They love this country—the scenery is beautiful, and the people are incredibly kind and friendly.
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