Our People — Kumeū
Jane
Centre Manager
Mabuhay, hello! I hold a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (ECE) and have worked in early childhood education for over a decade. With a background in biomedical and neurological sciences, I’m deeply passionate about the first five years of life—how early experiences shape the developing brain and lay the foundation for lifelong learning. Becoming a mother to my baby boy, who now attends our centre, has brought a new depth to my understanding of respectful, responsive care. This new chapter in my life has given me a more personal perspective on the joys and challenges of raising young children, and it has strengthened my commitment to holistic development for children, families and other educators. My teaching philosophy can be summed up in two words: kindness and respect—for children, for families, and for each other as educators.
Robyn
Burrow Team Leader (Under 2s)
Kia Ora, my name is Robyn. I was born in Cape Town, South Africa and have two beautiful children; my daughter Skye and son Rome who you may see running around the centre. I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, working with our young citizens since 2014. I value and view children as a community of competent, confident and active learners. I really enjoy working with children and have found a new passion working alongside our youngest ones. I am looking forward to getting to know your little ones and whānau in the Burrow.
Basia
Crishani
Nimlesh
Carmi
Rea
Stacey
Toddlers Team Leader (1-3yrs)
Kia Ora, my name is Stacey and I am Lead Kaiako in the Rabbit Hole. I graduated with a Bachelor of Teaching in 2016 and have been in ECE for over 10 years spending most of these years working alongside 3-5 year olds. I have a passion for the Reggio Emilia Approach which has helped to guide my philosophy over the years alongside respect and kindness towards all learners. I understand that our children learn in different ways and at different speeds and aim to find the best ways to support each individual learner during their time with us in the Willow Tree. I also have a strong love for art and messy play, I enjoy finding new and exciting ways to explore and learn through both these mediums and you will often find me alongside the children getting messy.
Cass
Navneet
Michelle
Bex
Rania
Cheena
Preschool Team Leader (3-5yrs)
I have been fortunate enough to be teaching whilst also being taught alongside our most precious Taonga for the past 15 years. Yes, you heard right! As an educator we are always learning too. I love the outdoors, especially the country life and am a firm believer in being present! This invites trust, communication, time which in turn creates a healthy educational relationship that carries on throughout our children’s learning journey. No day is the same, everyday rises with its challenges and accomplishments then were reflect and embrace the journey, we reset and start again! I look forward to working with your tamaiti and being apart of their Oma Rapeti Journey.
Linda
Daniel
Nadia
Tyler
Sarah
Amie
Kaitlyn
Amy
Sonya
Chef
Tash
Administrator
Our Relievers
Annabelle
Bayleigh
Nicole
Jessica
Calyssa
Amandine
Dean and Mandy
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