DianeHi, I’m Diane and I opened Lilliput in 2005. Previous to this I managed another centre for over twenty years. I have a Kindergarten Diploma and I hold full registration. I believe that every family should feel a sense of belonging and view Lilliput as their home away from home. I believe in an open door policy, which has enabled me to form lasting relationships with many families, some over generations. Quality early childhood education is crucial, this is why I believe in employing qualified teachers and have above Ministry of Education ratios.
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MichelleHi I’m Michelle and I am the centre Supervisor. I have been working at Lilliput Preschool since it opened in 2005. I have a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood and I am a fully registered teacher. I work in the Preschool area, where I am the primary care-giver to the younger children. I believe it is important for children and their families/whānau to develop open and trusting relationships with the teachers where each child’s strengths and interests are celebrated as they embark on a journey of being lifelong learners.
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TheresaHi, I’m Theresa I have Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and I am provisionally registered. I work in the Preschool area. I believe that our children are a blessing and it is our duty to nurture, protect and teach them everything they need to know to become well adjusted members of a community with healthy relationships. I also believe children need to have fun, experiment and explore their environment because it is through these experiences that they learn.
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JessHi I’m Jess, I finished my Bachelor of Early Childhood teaching in July 2013 in Auckland. I then moved down to Tauranga with my partner Robin and our dog Digger. Since then I have had a beautiful son, Braxton. Before doing my degree I worked for many years as a nanny both here in New Zealand and in Australia. I believe that every child is unique and that children’s learning can be extended through positive play and by following the child’s interests. My teaching style is gentle, warm, positive, and friendly.
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StephHi, my name is Steph. I am a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood); I also hold full teacher registration. I believe that the quality of education a person receives in early life is indispensable in bringing out that person’s potential, and that all children should have access to quality learning and care. Building reciprocal and responsive relationships with the children and their parents/whānau is important to ensure a true sense of belonging in the centre. Children should learn in an environment that is safe, stimulating and exciting; to able them to learn and explore to their fullest potential.
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MajellaHi I’m Majella and I work in the Preschool area. I have worked at Lilliput since 2010 and work part-time where I job share with Jenny. I am also the support person and relieve when needed. I love working at Lilliput and enjoy the interaction with the children. It is always a joy for me to come to work.
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MarisaHello I'm Marisa and I began teaching in the Infants and Toddlers area in October 2015. I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and full teacher registration. I am enjoying the infants and toddlers and love to see the world through their eyes with a love for exploring the natural world and the wonder and excitement that brings. I enjoy creating an environment that is stimulating, provocative and open to many possibilities for children's learning and discovery through play. I love to build strong trusting relationships with the children and families in my care.
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VanessaHi, I'm Vanessa and I teach in the Preschool area. I have a Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) and am fully registered. I have been working at Lilliput since 2016 and together with Jess am a part of the Four Year Old Programme. I feel it is important to develop strong relationships with children and their families, and this supports a sense of belonging and a strong foundation for children's social and emotional skills as they embrace being learners for life.
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SavannahHi I'm Savannah and I work in the Infants and Toddlers area. I have worked at Lilliput since November 2015 and I hold a Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood. I love working with the infants and toddlers and seeing how they are constantly learning and extending their knowledge. I enjoy observing how they solve problems and interact with one another. I think it is important to build strong relationships with the children and their families.
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JessieHi, I'm Jessie and I teach in the Preschool area. I hold a Bachelor of Education Degree and am provisionally registered. I believe in creating a stimulating and supportive environment for the children. I want to create a fun learning atmosphere where children are excited to come to Lilliput each day and feel that they are taking home knew found knowledge each day. To me it is important that children feel respected, challenged and cared for.
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NeethuHi, I am Neethu, and I am originally from India. I have been living in this beautiful country for a long time now with my daughter and my husband. I have a degree in social work, and I completed my Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education from the University of Waikato in 2016. I am passionate about working with infants and toddlers as the first 1000 days of a child is of great significance for their future learning and development. I also believe that secure attachment in these early years based on respect and trust in a calm environment is crucial for children to learn and make sense of the world around them. I look forward to working in partnership with parents/whānau to meet their aspirations for their children.
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