Educator In The Spotlight

Educator in the spotlight: Desirree Needs
Desirree Needs from Omokoroa Preschool explains why she was drawn to a career in early education.

Educator in the spotlight – Hayley Strachan
Meet centre manager of Moa Kids Hayley Strachan and learn what makes this community run, not-for-profit centre so special.

ECE Hero: Jan Taouma
ECE Hero Jan Taouma describes her role in establishing A’oga Fa’a Samoa and what keeps her motivated more than 40 yars later.

The bees of Bayfield Kindergarten
ECE Environmental Hero Rae Shurbutt from Bayfield Kindergarten explains how children benefit from having access to bees built into their daily routine.

Educator in the spotlight : Dom Bell
Educator in the Spotlight: Meet Dom Bell, one of three men on the team at Learning Adventures Mangeroi in New Plymouth.

Educator in the spotlight: Scott Hunter
Meet Scott Hunter an early childhood teacher at KeriKeri Kindergarten who was recently successful in leading a campaign for carbon neutrality in his kindy.

Kiwi authors celebrate the importance of children’s books
Four Kiwi author/illustrators explain what qualities make a great picture book, what books offer children and how to ensure maximum engagement while reading to children.

Ange Ross - Phoenix Preschool
Phoenix Preschool is a place where tamariki thrive and whanau are always welcome. To get a sense of how the centre operates, we spoke with Phoenix's Preschool Manager, Ange Ross.

Nanny Deb - Active Explorers Highbrook
Meet Nanny Deb from Active Explorers Highbrook. Nanny Deb is a real handy-woman and her biggest passions are recycling and sustainability.

Rosanne Graham - Evolve Education
Meet CEO for Evolve Education Rosanne Graham, which operates 128 centres across the country.

Valerie Joyce Morrison - Small is Beautiful Preschool
This month we are proud to introduce Valerie Joyce Morrison, from Small is Beautiful, the longest running preschool service in Devonport, Auckland.

Michael and Rachel Perrett - Green Schools NZ
Meet Michael and Rachel Perrett, the founders of Green School New Zealand, which is scheduled to open early next year.

Jill Bond - CEO New Zealand Kindergartens
Chief Executive Officer of NZ Kindergartens Jill Bond explains her professional background and what her vision is for New Zealand Kindergartens.