Our People
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Teresa Heke, Centre Manager
What inspired you to become an early childhood teacher?
It was a natural decision for me to pursue a career in the early childhood profession. It’s second nature to me to form a natural bond with young children. I consider myself very privileged to have the patience and passion to work with young children. My hope is that the children I work with grow to become very successful people and make positive contributions to society.
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Julie Wardle, Teacher
Kia ora my name is Julie Wardle and I am a fully qualified, registered teacher here at Learning Adventures Maraenui, where I have been for almost ten years.
I have worked in E.C.E in different sectors, from a full-time in-home nanny to working in a range of centres for over 20 years where I have developed my own philosophy.
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Nanaka Iseyama, Teacher
Kia ora! My name is Nanaka. I’m from Japan and have lived in Canada where I studied Early Childhood Education. I came to New Zealand in August of this year right after the border opened. I am currently living with my boyfriend and his family. We enjoy going camping together and I often get to do a lot of sightseeing on our trips. Working as an Early Childhood Educator has been my dream since I was a young girl. I’m enjoying every moment I spend with the awesome tamariki at Learning Adventure Maraenui.
Children are mighty fast learners and full of so much potential. I want to be an educator who creates a trusted, safe, and fun learning environment for Tamariki. Every day here I endeavour to show strong manaaki for the children and to be not only a teacher but a friend to them all.
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Christine Nopera, Cook
Kororia hareruia kia ihoa ō ngā mano
Kia tau te rangimari ingā wā katoa.
Ko Te Kao te hou kainga
Ko Māmari te waka
Ko awhitirahi e maunga
Ko Parengarenga te moana
Ko Pōtahi e marae
Ko Waimirirangi, ko Haerekitera te wharenui
Ko Te Rongopātutaonga e wharekai
Ko Te Toko ō Te Arawa te wahi tapu
Ko Te Aopōuri te iwi
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Hayley Jarrett, Van Driver
Hi my name is Hayley.
I am a mother of four sons. I also have four chihuahuas and twelve chickens.
I have been a driver of all shapes and size buses for a number of years. I enjoy getting out and about whether it’s on my push bike, motorbike or motorhome.
I also enjoy reading, baking and gardening.