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 15 years.
Tracey has lead the initiative to align our menu to the Healthy Heart standard. We achieved the Bronze Healthy Heart Award.
Tracey manages 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-I was born in Bradford, England and I have family in Italy on my mothers side. I moved to New Zealand 13 years ago.
I am strong believer of play based learning and working alongside children as equals. I bring my expert skills in working alongside children in play gym style activities which are great for hand eye co-ordination, brain development, motor skills, building confidence and strength.
Sport and Travel have been the biggest parts of my life. As a child to adulthood I was heavily involved in Gymnastics and Springboard/High board diving which led me to New Zealand to coach the Waikato Diving Team in Hamilton. For 11 years I ran a coaching business teaching diving, sports conditioning and play gym to many children.
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies, Diploma of Sports Psychology and Coaching Science as well as a Diploma in ECE.
I am strong believer of play based learning and working alongside children as equals. I bring my expert skills in working alongside children in play gym style activities which are great for hand eye co-ordination, brain development, motor skills, building confidence and strength.
Sport and Travel have been the biggest parts of my life. As a child to adulthood I was heavily involved in Gymnastics and Springboard/High board diving which led me to New Zealand to coach the Waikato Diving Team in Hamilton. For 11 years I ran a coaching business teaching diving, sports conditioning and play gym to many children.
Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies, Diploma of Sports Psychology and Coaching Science as well as a 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
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
Kia ora, my name is Jessie
I am a Primary trained and qualified teacher and I have recently completed a Master of Education in Human Development.
I have studied and am passionate about teaching and development across the lifespan, especially in the early years. I have also been learning Te Reo Māori and have recently finished my level 4 certificate through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
I was born and raised in Kerikeri, I spent my 20s traveling and working as a chef. I have a 6 year old son and a daughter who is 3. I believe tamariki thrive within environments where they have secure relationships and positive guidance."
Bachelor of Teaching, Major in Professional Education specified program in Primary Education.
I am a Primary trained and qualified teacher and I have recently completed a Master of Education in Human Development.
I have studied and am passionate about teaching and development across the lifespan, especially in the early years. I have also been learning Te Reo Māori and have recently finished my level 4 certificate through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
I was born and raised in Kerikeri, I spent my 20s traveling and working as a chef. I have a 6 year old son and a daughter who is 3. I believe tamariki thrive within environments where they have secure relationships and positive guidance."
Bachelor of Teaching, Major in Professional Education specified program in Primary Education.
My name is Patricia (Trish) Ray.
I am a passionate, respectful, dedicated 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, dedicated 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 Jana King.
Fore the past 16 years I have been devoted to raising my family while working part-time around them. I have three sons, my youngest "Hendrix" attended Nurture by Nature so my family have always felt love for the Center.
When the opportunity came to do relief work, I jumped at the chance to work with a great team and great Center.
Fore the past 16 years I have been devoted to raising my family while working part-time around them. I have three sons, my youngest "Hendrix" attended Nurture by Nature so my family have always felt love for the Center.
When the opportunity came to do relief work, I jumped at the chance to work with a great team and great Center.
My name is Odile Sopp. I live in Waipapa with my husband Tim and I have a daughter Alice who lives in Australia.
I am originally from Burundi where I was a primary school teacher and have a Diploma in Teaching. I moved to NZ in 2015 from Spain
I believe in empowering the Tamariki to lead their own learning, seeing themselves as capable, confident and successful learners and also creating a strong positive relationships with Tamariki, whānau, Kaiako and anyone else in the community of practice.
Kia ora - My name is Laura
I am a mother to two beautiful boys: Wyatt and Cruz. I have been with my partner Jason for 15 years, we relocated fro Cambridge to Kerikeri in 2015 due to Jason's work, however I am originally from New Plymouth. I have a love of fitness and the outdoors and enjoy spending time at the beach.
I have recently worked as a Teacher Aide, and prior to that I have spend 18 years in the Early Childhood Education sector. I am a passionate Qualified andRegistered Educator who enjoys playing a key role in impacting and shaping the lives of our young children. I believe they deserve quality caregivers who are respectful and nurturing and value the importance of free play.
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
I am a mother to two beautiful boys: Wyatt and Cruz. I have been with my partner Jason for 15 years, we relocated fro Cambridge to Kerikeri in 2015 due to Jason's work, however I am originally from New Plymouth. I have a love of fitness and the outdoors and enjoy spending time at the beach.
I have recently worked as a Teacher Aide, and prior to that I have spend 18 years in the Early Childhood Education sector. I am a passionate Qualified andRegistered Educator who enjoys playing a key role in impacting and shaping the lives of our young children. I believe they deserve quality caregivers who are respectful and nurturing and value the importance of free play.
Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
