Northland early learning centre

Ko Nicola ahau
Ko Kenneally tōku ingoa whānau
Nō Karori ahau
He Kaiako ahau
Tēnā koutou katoa

Kia ora! I’m Nicola, one of the kaiako at Northland. I’m also the kaiwhakahaere, manager, and it’s a privilege to have this role.

I started teaching at Northland in January 2017 and I feel it’s such a wonderful environment to play in and learn alongside your tamariki.

I love being in nature and exploring nature and I enjoy sharing these moments with tamariki and contemplating our spiritual connections with Ranginui, Papatūānuku, Tāne Mahuta and many other Atua o Aotearoa.

I have come to Early Childhood Education later in life, choosing this career after my two beautiful children Marcus and Sophia (9 and 10) started school. I have never stopped playing and am still waiting to grow up.

I am passionate about education and care in the early years, and chose this profession because of my belief in the importance of high quality care at this age. Northland Childspace is a special place and I am proud to be a part of the amazing team we have here.

I love designing and building outdoor environments, promoting a connection with the natural world and facilitating real world experiences such as baking and gardening.

I am all about ‘peeling off the bubble wrap!’ I look forward to laughing, learning and playing.

I have completed my Bachelor of Education and I am currently studying towards my Masters of Education at Victoria University.

I am committed to creating positive change in our society through uplifting our youngest citizens. I have seen the limitless value of natural education and being in nature with children. Northland Childspace is my second home and I hope to help us create a welcoming and comfortable environment for tamariki.

I am open and honest in all situations within this incredibly understanding learning environment and I hope that everybody here can feel comfortable talking to me about anything. I learn and laugh every day when working and playing with children and I love spending my time in this beautiful space.

I completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education in July 2019. I moved to Wellington from Whanganui to study a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Victoria University of Wellington.

I completed my BSc with a major in Psychology in 2017. Throughout my psychology studies I was drawn to the child development side of the papers I took. I found it fascinating how much happens in such a short time span. My studies encouraged me to pursue a career as an early childhood teacher. This is because I want to be a part of this very important stage in life, early development.

To help children through this time, providing them with the care, support and skills they need for a foundation that supports lifelong learning. I will always be reflecting upon and refining my teaching practices however the foundation will always remain; which is to respect tamariki and empower them to be confident and competent learners.

I have my level 5 certificate in Early Childhood Education and am currently in my second year of study at Victoria University, completing a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education.

I am one of eight siblings and have grown up babysitting much of my life. To expand my passion for working with and alongside young children I have joined the early childhood profession.

As a kaiako I believe each child is deserving of equitable opportunities to learn and grow in a loving environment where uniqueness is celebrated and children are empowered.

I grew up in Ohakune and am now living and studying in Wellington. I am in my first year of study at Victoria University, studying a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood).

I have previously studied Arts and Design through Massey University. I found my passion for working with children through various camps, after school care and nannying, since then I decided follow this career path and I haven’t looked back.

I am eager to learn and develop my knowledge, whilst sharing in the excitement and challenges of childcare and development. I am discovering myself as a teacher, and aim to create a safe and interesting environment where children can experience their world.

I am originally from Taranaki but have called Wellington home since 2002.

I enjoy heading home to Taranaki regularly to visit with whānau and explore nature. I have no children of my own yet but I have many nieces and nephews who keep me busy in my 'down time'.

I have been teaching professionally in Early Childhood settings since 2002. This has included a variety of centre based and home based care settings. I trained at Victoria University and obtained my Bachelor of Education ECE in 2008.

I have enjoyed exploring the RIE and Reggio Emilia philosophies of care and aim to include concepts from these in my own teaching practice. I look forward to being one of your Kaiako here at Childspace Northland, working alongside you all as I support your children as they learn, develop, work, grow and play here.

Kia ora e hoa. I am so very fortunate! Me and my whānau reside/own/manage/caretake a poly culture orchard in the Northern Kapiti region.

This means that we grow several different types of fruit. When asked "what do you grow", my not so obvious clever reply is "soil". We migrated the orchard from a conventional management system to now a fully certified BioGro (#5985) platform. Our intention is to move well beyond organics.

Each Thursday I commute here to teach/learn alongside your tamariki. Did I say that I am fortunate, I truly am.

Kia Ora, I am Demi, a member of Childspace Northland whānau. I feel very happy and honoured to work with you to provide sound caring and education for the best of our tamariki.

It is a fantastic experience for me to study, work and live in NZ and to be an ECE teacher is a big decision in my life. I worked as a designer in China but I found my passion working with children.

I appreciate the diversity of culture and lifestyle in NZ so I started a new life here and completed the Graduation Diploma in Early Childhood Education in New Zealand Tertiary College in 2019.

I am willing to share the wonderful parts of my culture with everyone and learn more about your cultures as well.

Tena koutou te whanau o Childspace.
Ko Ruapehu te maunga.
Ko Whanganui te awa.
Ko Aotea te Waka.
Ko Turi the tangata.
Ko Te Atihaunui a paparangi te iwi.
Ko Nga Paerangi raua ko Ngati Hinearo ngā hapu.
Ko Maia Marino-Beamsley toku ingoa.

I am very honoured and excited to be part of the Childspace team creating nutritional kai for our tamariki.

A little about myself, I am a mother to a beautiful boy who brightens my day just as much as your tamariki have.

I love spending my days off going fishing and diving with my family.