Educator In The Spotlight

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Educator in the spotlight: Desirree Needs

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rosanne Graham - Evolve Education

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

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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.

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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.

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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.