Konnichiwa, my name is Emi Meikle. I am from Japan and I came to New Zealand in 2016. I am a mother of two precious girls, Mina. and Luna. I have experience working with children as an assistant teacher or teacher aid in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. I value respecting all children as individuals, […]
Malo e lelei and Fakalofa lahi atu, My name is Jessyna Sinisa. I completed my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) in 2022. I enjoy going to the beach, listening to music and spending time with my family. I also have a dog named Goku and he is my best friend. I believe our children should be […]
My name is Kate Hawke. I completed my Bachelor of Education ECE in 2021. I enjoy dancing, keeping fit by going to the gym, and spending time with my family and friends. I am an animal lover and I like spending time with my kitten Milton. My philosophy is I see each child as a […]
I am the Head Teacher at Pōhutukawa Kindergarten Glendowie. I have been teaching in Early Childhood Education since 1997 Kia ora, my name is Sarah Brown. I began with Pōhutukawa in 2016. I have a Bachelor of teaching from Auckland university. I have 4 tamariki, two boys, Tu Kaha and Tangaroa and two girls, Rania […]
Kia Ora, my name is Natasha Kirby. I have been part of the wonderful Pōhutukawa team at Glendowie since January 2021 and have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching here with such a close and supportive team. I finished my Early Childhood degree in 2013 at Auckland University. I am married to my husband Tim, and […]
My name is Wendy, and I joined Pōhutukawa Kindergarten in January 2014. I have 12 years experience as an Early Childhood Swim Instructor for various swim schools in Auckland. Joining the team here is a great way to broaden my experiences with young children. I thoroughly enjoy watching and helping them play, learn, discover and […]
Kia ora, I am Kate de Graaf. At kindy I delight in the achievement of goals, big or small by our tamariki whilst they explore, experiment and interact with each other and their environment. Observing a developing interest or working theory, narrating and extending it is a challenge I enjoy. After 4.5 years of […]
Kia ora tātou. Ko Phillippa taku ingoa (my name is Phillippa) and I am proud to be a part of the awesome teaching team here at Pōhutukawa Kindergarten. I hail from Te Taitokerau in the north, ngā uri o Ngati Hine me Ngati Ueoneone. I am an adopted Aucklander and reside locally with my husband […]