Rebecca Hope
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Qualified Early Childhood Teacher
Kia ora! My name is Rebecca Hope, and I am proud to be part of this wonderful learning community. I am a mother of three and live in beautiful Whakamarama. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from BTI and have a deep passion for nurturing young minds. I love engaging tamariki in art and science activities, fostering their creativity and curiosity. Gardening is another passion of mine, and I enjoy teaching children about the natural world and how things grow. I believe in creating a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and inspired to learn. Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu. ("Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly.") I look forward to connecting with you and your whanau!
Lucy Newbold
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Qualified and Registered ECE Trained Teacher
I am committed to the promotion of the well-being and holistic development of babies, toddlers, and young children through responsive and reciprocal relationships. Through the provision of a safe environment with rich and interesting learning activities, I want to empower children to be independent, respectful, and responsible societal members as well as confident and competent lifetime learners.
Stephanie Leeves-Annan
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Qualified and Registered ECE Teacher
I am so happy to have rejoined the Kaiako Team at Minnows as I taught here between 2013 and 2019. I love to see children learning and growing and believe education should be about lifelong learning. The positive foundation for this is our goal as Early Childhood Teachers. My special interests are in understanding learning within imaginative play, creating art projects in many different forms and environmental sustainability. I enjoy literacy and numeracy through books, storytelling, play/resources and music.