Our teachers are all registered, experienced and dedicated to providing the best possible education for your child. We have a stable team of 100 % fully qualified teachers from several nationalities who have been with us for many years.
Come and meet us today.
Ann Hunt
Manager
Kia ora, my name is Ann. I first started here 36 years ago as a parent and have seen my five sons all attend kindergarten here. As I now have grandchildren, it is a delight to see how young children learn and grow. I am so impressed with how the teachers interact and educate the children – I never realised there was so much involved, they do a great job. Parenting preschoolers is hard work and I would love to encourage you in this important task. I look forward to walking with you on this journey of life with your preschooler.
- Worked at this kindergarten for 9 years
Trina Spemann
Head Teacher | Bachelor of Education (Primary)
Kia Ora, my name is Trina. I am a wife and a mother of four. I had the privilege of all of my children attending this kindy and have been involved as a mother, teacher aide and now a teacher here, over the last 14 years.
I believe that every child is a gift from God and has an unique place and purpose, and it is my privilege to help them begin to discover and grow into that person. I am excited to be working here with the amazing staff, the children and their families. Ka kite ano.
- Worked at this kindergarten for 5 years
Karyn Coutinho
Teacher | Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary)
Hello, my name is Karyn. I have been teaching for over 25 years. I live locally and have worked here since January 2010.
Building reciprocal relationships with children and their families based on trust is important to me. I am passionate about literacy and maths from an early age, and believe that children form a good foundation for learning through meaningful play.
- Worked at this kindergarten for 14 years
- Other languages spoken: Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi
Rosa Ke
Teacher | Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood & Primary)
Kia ora, my name is Rosa. I have been at this kindy since 2010. I believe that a good solid foundation for learning in the early years has a great impact in children’s later life. I am passionate about learning and seeing children grow in their love for learning. I also like to build reciprocal relationships with children and whānau as together we help children discover their God-given gifts.
- Worked at this kindergarten 13 years
- Other languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese
Maria Lole
Teacher | Bachelor of Education ECE
Talofa, my name is Maria. I am of Samoan descent and have been working at this kindy since 2017. I started teaching early childhood in 2013.
I believe that children are made in the image of God. I love planting seeds to help children discover who they are as learners and who God has made them to be.
No two days are the same and I look forward to being a part of your child’s learning journey here.
- Worked at this kindergarten for 6 years
- Other languages spoken: Samoan
Ruth Mailata
Family Support Person
Kia Ora Kindy Whānau
I am very excited to have the Family Support Person for our kindy this year. I now have a 5 year old boy, Tanielu and a 3 year boy, Solomon. Life has become busy for my husband Elu and I but we are so grateful that God has a plan for us and that was to adopt our two sons from Samoa.
I am the middle child of 5 with 2 older sisters and 2 younger brothers. My mum is Māori and my father is Lebanese.
I love being around children and admire God’s creation. I pray the Lord will continue to bless our kindy teachers as well as our kindy families.