Northland early learning centre

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.

Kia ora, my name is Sarah and I am the Kaiwhakahaere tuarua – assistant manager at both Childspace Karori and Childspace Northland.

I studied at Victoria University of Wellington and graduated in 2015 with a conjoint degree of a Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education. I’ve recently started postgraduate study through Te Rito Maioha New Zealand, working towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Infant and Toddler Learning and Development. I believe that respectful care and education for our infants and toddlers should be at the centre of everything that we do and I’m passionate about building trusting, reciprocal relationships with our tamariki and their whānau.

I grew up living throughout New Zealand and also spent time living overseas as a child; but I’m a Wellington girl at heart. I love to travel, and am always on the lookout for new places to jet off to. In my spare time I enjoy catching up with friends and family, exploring coffee spots around Wellington and walking the many hills.

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 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.

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.

Kia ora / Namaste

I am Ragni from Fiji Island and have been living in Wellington since 2013. I am teaching Teīna at Childspace Northland. I have been working in the Early Childhood Sector since 2015. My work ethic, positivity, professionalism and playful attitude are my strength and providing high-quality education and care for young tamariki.

I am a confident, motivated, and passionate early childhood teacher and I am aware of myself as a learner and a teacher. I am always reflecting on my practice and I always want to further develop my teaching strategies. I love to confidently form strong relationships with tamariki and whānau through sharing of learning and in working closely with them.

Kia ora, G’day, and Apa Khabar. I am from Penang, Malaysia, and lived in Perth, Western Australia for ten years before moving to Queenstown, New Zealand in 2018. I am a passionate, avid traveller, and see myself as a citizen of the world. I learn so much from different people, cultures, and countries. These experiences help me to strive to become a better person every day. I ran a yearly educational camp for tamariki in the Philippines, where I discover that I truly enjoyed teaching and empowering tamariki to believe in themselves. After working in the event industry for a few months, I decided to change my career and completed a Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary). I believe that all tamariki are unique, competent, and have something special that they can contribute to their learning. I am a co-learner with them, searching for answers to their questions together. I also believe seeking knowledge is an ongoing journey, and we never stop learning. I am looking forward to being a kaiako at Childspace Northland, working alongside the team, tamariki, and whānau.

My completed my Bachelor in Creative Technologies was specifically focussed on creating video games. Although I thoroughly enjoyed creating games, I could tell being stuck behind a computer wasn’t for me. I wanted to branch out and do something a bit more hands on. I always enjoyed spending time with children with their unbridled creativity and curiosity. So the decision to work in education seemed obvious and I am set to begin my Postgraduate Diploma of Education in 2022! Cooking has always been a part of my life, as my mother was a chef on charter boats she made sure that me and all of my siblings knew how to cook from an early age. I think cooking is very empowering, being able to take full control of your diet. Nowadays I’m branching into baking my own wholemeal breads and finding healthier alternatives for those snack cravings. As Kai Creator I hope to bring this joy of food to the tamariki so that they can develop their own love for healthy food.

Kia ora, I started at Te Rito Maioha studying for my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) in 2021. I have been working with Childspace since I finished high school at the end of 2018. I've lived in the Wellington region throughout my whole life and grew up in Pukerua Bay. I love being part of the Northland whānau and to see just how much awesomeness we can accomplish together.