Nurture by Nature Early Childhood Care and Education team
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi engari, he toa takitini
Kia ora, ko Kyla taku ingoa. Ngapuhi, Tainui
My Mum opened Nurture by Nature in 2005 so I have been apart of the Nurture whanau since the beginning. I became a full time teacher in 2015 and have worked across all three learning spaces, but predominately you will now find me in the Pohutukawa learning space teaching our 2-3 year olds.
I believe it is my role as a Kaiako to encourage and support the mātauranga that our tamariki bring with them into our learning space. I recognise that each child brings with them their own mana and identity, and that it is our role to create a safe and inspiring space where children can share their knowledge.
Bachelor of Education - Primary, Graduate Diploma ECE
My Mum opened Nurture by Nature in 2005 so I have been apart of the Nurture whanau since the beginning. I became a full time teacher in 2015 and have worked across all three learning spaces, but predominately you will now find me in the Pohutukawa learning space teaching our 2-3 year olds.
I believe it is my role as a Kaiako to encourage and support the mātauranga that our tamariki bring with them into our learning space. I recognise that each child brings with them their own mana and identity, and that it is our role to create a safe and inspiring space where children can share their knowledge.
Bachelor of Education - Primary, Graduate Diploma ECE
Hi: my name is Rachel, I live in Waipapa with my partner Aaron and my two children.
I have been teaching at Nurture since 2009. I work alongside the infants and toddlers in the Kowhai learning space.
I believe in providing a warm and nurturing environment that is rich in empathy and the freedom to imagine, create and explore. To understand each child's unique personality and support them to becoming big thinkers and enthusiastic learners however that may present
Tracey Christini is a stalwart of Nurture by Nature and has been preparing nutritious kai/meals for our tamariki/children for the past 13 years. Tracey has lead the initiative to align our menu to the Healthy Heart standard.
Tracey also monitors our Health and Safety resources across the Center: including Civil Defence and First Aid supplies.
Tracey also monitors our Health and Safety resources across the Center: including Civil Defence and First Aid supplies.
Kia ora whanau, my name is Sherene: Ngāti Kahu ki Whaingaroa, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto.
I live in Matauri Bay with my partner and children.
I have been teaching at Nurture since 2017 and have worked across the three learning spaces. However, you will find me predominately in the Pohutukawa learning space.
I have a passion for incorporating Te Reo me ōna tikanga and New Zealand Sign Language throughout my teaching. I enjoy being in an environment where I learn alongside our tamariki, as well as learning from them, as each tamaiti brings a unique perspective to life.
Bachelor of Education – Primary
I live in Matauri Bay with my partner and children.
I have been teaching at Nurture since 2017 and have worked across the three learning spaces. However, you will find me predominately in the Pohutukawa learning space.
I have a passion for incorporating Te Reo me ōna tikanga and New Zealand Sign Language throughout my teaching. I enjoy being in an environment where I learn alongside our tamariki, as well as learning from them, as each tamaiti brings a unique perspective to life.
Bachelor of Education – Primary
Clare Brandt teaches alongside the infant team in the Kowhai Learning Space.
Clare brings into the Center a wealth of knowledge in the sport and recreational curriculum area and leads the active movement activities and resources to fully develop our tamariki/children both physically and mentally.
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, Diploma in ECE.
Clare brings into the Center a wealth of knowledge in the sport and recreational curriculum area and leads the active movement activities and resources to fully develop our tamariki/children both physically and mentally.
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation, Diploma in ECE.
Tena ra tatou e te whanau
ko Tainui te waka
Karioi te maunga
Whaingaroa te moana
Mai Uenuku ki te whenua te marae
Lynne Huirama ahau.
I am blessed with 5 tamariki and 10 mokopuna. I have been working in early childhood for the past 15 years. I have been teaching at Nurture since 2019 in the Kauri learning space with our older tamariki.
I believe the environment encourages exploration and confidence, allowing our tamariki to grow and learn through play and reciprocal relationships, whilst being supported by passionate caring kaiako.
Diploma of Teaching – ECE
ko Tainui te waka
Karioi te maunga
Whaingaroa te moana
Mai Uenuku ki te whenua te marae
Lynne Huirama ahau.
I am blessed with 5 tamariki and 10 mokopuna. I have been working in early childhood for the past 15 years. I have been teaching at Nurture since 2019 in the Kauri learning space with our older tamariki.
I believe the environment encourages exploration and confidence, allowing our tamariki to grow and learn through play and reciprocal relationships, whilst being supported by passionate caring kaiako.
Diploma of Teaching – ECE
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Tena koutou katoa,
My name is Xenia.
He uri tenei no Ngapuhi me Ngati Porou.
I am a graduate of Kōhanga - Whakapakari Tohu 3 year Degree - and have been a Kaiako for the past 7 years at Manurewa. Te reo is my first language. I was brought up within Te reo me ona tikanga. I will be sharing my knowledge within Te ao Maori with the tamariki, whanau and staff at Nurture by Nature.
Whakapakari Tohu 3 year Degree
My name is Xenia.
He uri tenei no Ngapuhi me Ngati Porou.
I am a graduate of Kōhanga - Whakapakari Tohu 3 year Degree - and have been a Kaiako for the past 7 years at Manurewa. Te reo is my first language. I was brought up within Te reo me ona tikanga. I will be sharing my knowledge within Te ao Maori with the tamariki, whanau and staff at Nurture by Nature.
Whakapakari Tohu 3 year Degree
Agnes Olliver job shares with Tracey and ensures are kitchen and laundry are running smoothly for the team.
Agnes also works alongside the teachers in the toddler and pre-school Learning Space and enjoys supporting the learning and development of the tamariki/children.
Agnes also works alongside the teachers in the toddler and pre-school Learning Space and enjoys supporting the learning and development of the tamariki/children.
Kia ora, my name is Amber Summers. I love fitness, the outdoors and music.
I currently live with my partner in Okaihau on a farm. I have been living in the Far North for 5 years now and absoutely love it.
I relieve across the 3 Learning Spaces. I believe the tamariki do their best learning in a happy and comfortable environment so they can thrive.
Jemima Townsend teaches across the Center with all our tamariki/children and supports our kaiako/teachers.
Jemima has a level 3 Certificate in ECE Childcare and Education.
My name is Patricia (Trish) Ray.
I am a passionate, respectful, dedkicated and enthusiastic fully registered teacher. I have over 20 years of experience in a variety of Early Childhood Care and Education settings both in the UK and New Zealand.
My teaching philosophy is focused around whanaungatanga, and puts children, whanau and the teaching team at the heart of everything I do.
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - ECE, UK Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary), UK
I am a passionate, respectful, dedkicated and enthusiastic fully registered teacher. I have over 20 years of experience in a variety of Early Childhood Care and Education settings both in the UK and New Zealand.
My teaching philosophy is focused around whanaungatanga, and puts children, whanau and the teaching team at the heart of everything I do.
Bachelor of Arts, Honours - ECE, UK Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Primary), UK
Kia Ora, my name is Kylee and I live in Waipapa with my partner and son, and recently relocated from Auckland to be close to family and friends.
Working with children is my passion and have cared for them as a Nanny and Teacher for 15 years, and love it.
My Philosophy is to inspire young children to learn, develop and grow to their fullest potential, while providing a safe, nurturing and enriched environment.
Ko Donna toku ingoa
I have a Bachelors Degree in ECE and have been teaching in Kerikeri for 15 years. I live in Kerikeri and have two tamariki of my own, Ava and Levi who attend local schools. I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with friend and family. I strive to provide a nurturing, play based environment that fosters relationships, self-confidence and manakitanga, supporting learning and development in their own time (a tona wa). Bachelors Degree in ECE |
Kia Ora, my name is Paul Mikkelsen. I enjoy music and the outdoors as well as play and coach inline hockey.
I have been teaching at Nurture since 2019. I am currently full time teaching at Riverview Primary School, but relieve over the school holiday periods with the team at NbyN.
My teaching philosophy is heavily centred around theories of children learning through play, which is integral to the development of intelligence in children. Children develop by acting as little scientists who explore and interact with their world to understand people, objects and concepts. These theories allow me, as a teacher to develop a better understanding of the children’s thinking and to develop teaching strategies that extend and grow their learning.
Bachelor of Teaching – ECE
I have been teaching at Nurture since 2019. I am currently full time teaching at Riverview Primary School, but relieve over the school holiday periods with the team at NbyN.
My teaching philosophy is heavily centred around theories of children learning through play, which is integral to the development of intelligence in children. Children develop by acting as little scientists who explore and interact with their world to understand people, objects and concepts. These theories allow me, as a teacher to develop a better understanding of the children’s thinking and to develop teaching strategies that extend and grow their learning.
Bachelor of Teaching – ECE