I have been working at Kidiwise for over fifteen years. Being able to share the great outdoors at Kidiwise with children is something I love. My vision is to support children in developing their strengths and dispositions and to scaffold them through their journey to becoming competent, confident, lifelong learners. I strongly believe in children’s rights and that they should be heard and recognised for their individual strengths.
As a proud father of two, I’m continuing the legacy my mother, Anna, began when she founded Kidiwise and ran the centre alongside Courtney for 14 years. Now that Anna has retired, I am dedicated to ensuring the centre continues to thrive. With my experience in streamlining processes and my commitment to fostering safe, nurturing environments, I’m passionate about helping children grow, learn, and thrive
I am a mother to one returning to work. While on maternity leave I was involved with the local Play Centre. I am passionate about working with children. I was previously employed in hospitality as a trained chef and maitra 'd, then for a company at Tauranga Port as a health, safety and environmental officer. I love being a Mum cooking, swimming and walking.
I believe in empowering tamariki to be confident and competent lifelong learners. I value building respectful, reciprocal and responsive relationships. I am passionate about utilising our beautiful natural environments.
I am a Registered Nurse with vast experience within hospital and community settings including paediatric nursing here in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. I am a family focused person and love spending time with my three children and husband attending sports events, exploring and traveling. I am passionate about child development and assisting tamariki to feel a sense of belonging so they can learn and grow in a holistic way. I believe in building positive and respectful relationships with tamariki and whanau, understanding and learning others values and beliefs. My interests include going to the gym, walking on the beach and spending time with family and friends. I enjoy being part of the Kidiwise team.
With nearly 15 years of global exploration as a dedicated flight attendant, my unfulfilled mission for shaping young minds led me to pursue a Master's in Early Childhood Education. I am committed to the principles of primary caring and establishing meaningful relationships with both tamariki and whānau. I believe that learning transcends beyond classroom walls, which we embrace at Kidiwise with our diverse pedagogy. I am devoted to fostering each child's individuality, supporting their interests, and nurturing a love for learning that extends far beyond traditional boundaries.
I am passionate about working alongside children to create a nurturing and welcoming learning environment. I enjoy watching and supporting tamariki grow and develop into confident and competent individuals. I value building strong relationships with both whānau and children as it is important to understand others values and beliefs. I enjoy the hands on curriculum Kidiwise has to offer as I believe this is how children learn best.
I believe in guiding children to discover their unique paths of learning and growth. Each child brings their own set of experiences and ideas to our centre, enriching our environment and inspiring curiosity and creativity. I aim to foster a profound connection to the natural world, encouraging each child to flourish in their own special way.
Kia ora, I have been working with children of all ages and stages for over 15 years in different settings. I am excited to be apart of the Kidiwise team in the Owls room and looking forward to exploring the outdoors and learning and growing with your tamariki. I have a strong passion for nature based play, building positive relationships with ngā tamariki and whānau and empowering tamariki to be lifelong resilient learners.
I have over 26 years of experience in education, with a strong background in Early Childhood Education and a passion for fostering creativity and learning in young children. Most recently, I have been a drama, arts, sports and computer and STEM teacher in South Africa. As well as my experience in art and drama I have diverse skills in special education, enabling me to create engaging and inclusive learning environment. I can also be found taking extracurricular lessons in the weekend including piano and swimming. I am enthusiastic about contributing to the educational community in Tauranga.
I first came to Kidiwise as a student teacher and soon grew attached to the centre. I have recently completed my Masters of Teaching Early Childhood Education. I love watching children grow and shine. I believe children learn best through exploration. I love how children explore the indoor and outdoor environments at Kidiwise and share their amazing thoughts together.
I have a passion for working with young children. I enjoy doing music time and dramatic play with nga tamariki. I believe that children learn through play and that it is my role as a kaiako to provide children with new learning experiences that allow them to be creative, imaginative and confident. I also love the curriculum that Kidiwise has to offer.
Each child brings something unique to the Centre. It is important to my teaching practice that I foster relationships with the child's whanau where they feel they are consistently included in decisions that affect their child's learning. I am passionate about supporting and growing each child's potential by believing in them and treating them as the competent learners that they are.
Kia ora, I studied at Toi Ohomai, completing my Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education in 2024. I enjoy watching tamariki learn, grow, make connections, and understand different parts of life. I believe Kidiwise is a great environment for tamariki to do this.
I enjoy working with young children, seeing them gain independence and skills to prepare for life. My passion is assisting with young children's learning and development and guiding them through their early stages of life. I have a passion for the outdoors and love exploring with the tamariki, I especially enjoy exploring within the ngahere with the tamariki here at Kidiwise.
I have 10 years of experience teaching children aged 3 to 6 and have always had a natural connection with them. I truly enjoy working with children, and they seem to respond well to me. I have learned so much from them over the years. Children are treasures, holding limitless potential.
I have always had a passion for cooking and love working with children. I have a background as a lead cook for a private hospital and have been working as a cook in the early childhood industry for over 6 years now. I love being a mum, grandmother, and cooking wholesome healthy meals that cater to the tamariki at Kidiwise. I look forward to creating lasting memories with the children and families.
Kia ora, I am a mother to one and have been working with children for nearly 10 years. My passion is teaching children in an outdoor environment and encouraging imaginative play. I love getting to know all the children individually and seeing their personalities flourish.
Talofa, malo e lelei, Nisa Bula, Namaste, Kia ora, Kia orana. I was born and grew up in Samoa for 18 years. It has been 20 years since my family moved to New Zealand. I am a mother to our beautiful son and a wife to Rev Alessandro Tuamu. I am from a big family of 8. Currently serving as church minister for our congregational Christian Church of Samoa, Tauranga. I have been working with children for 7 years. I chose this pathway, because I love being around my nephews and nieces, they inspired me. I value everyone's cultural backgrounds and values. I grew up in a strict Samoan culture and values, therefore I am very keen to share my language and culture with our Kidiwise whanau, children and staff. My interests are based on music and art. Ma lou faaaloalo lava. Faafetai.
I enjoy supporting and empowering young tamariki to learn, grow and flourish within a safe environment. Kidiwise is a great environment for tamariki to do this. I love the beautiful spaces for all tamariki to develop in at Kidiwise.
We are always on the lookout for registered and unregistered, active, passionate, sustainable conscious, friendly teachers - permanent and relieving positions. If this is you and you are keen to work in a very different stimulating Centre, please send us your CV with covering letter to info@kidiwise.co.nz
