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Our Teachers

Meet Our Team

Our passionate and qualified registered teachers share the same philosophy for our tamariki – to learn and grow. We enjoy a collaborative approach to teaching whilst being improvement-focused and reflective and recognise and value the skills and strengths that each team member contributes to the preschool.

Virginia Wilson

Head Teacher

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Virginia Wilson

Hi my name is Virginia and a mother of three. I have been involved in Early Childhood education for nearly 30 years now.

I have been part of the Puketapu Community for nearly 10 years and love the rural strong community spirit of this area. I strongly believe that the preschool years are a partnership between the teachers, parents and community to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach for the stars and meet their own full potential.

I am excited to be able to have this opportunity to work alongside a wonderful professional team in a community based centre that is dedicated to supporting the tamariki to become competent, confident learners.

Sarah Dodd

Teacher

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Sarah Dodd

Hi, my name is Sarah Dodd. I am married to Adam and we have two boys. I have been involved in Early childhood education for nearly 20 years.

I believe that the early years are very important and lay the foundation for future education. I believe in reciprocal relationships between parents/whanau and teachers to provide the best we can professionally to enhance the holistic development for all children.

I am excited to be working in a beautiful community and share my journey and knowledge with the professional team.

Zoe Kyle

Centre Administrator

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Zoe Kyle

Hi, my name is Zoe and my involvement with the Preschool started in 2008 as a parent and committee member, following on as the Centre’s cleaner.

For a few years I have worked as a learning support worker for special education, reliever and teacher aide for the Preschool, until 2019 when I started in the newly created position of Centre Administrator.

I love being part of the rural based learning environment and assisting/ supporting the teachers, children, families and Puketapu community.

Rebecca De Carvalho

Teacher

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Rebecca de Carvalho

Kia ora my name is Rebecca, I’m married to Bruno and we have 2 children. I’ve been involved in early childhood education for the last 10 years and hold a Bachelor of Teaching degree.

I believe that relationships between teachers, whanau and Tamariki are at the very core of Early Childhood Education as they help form reciprocal pathways based on mutual trust and communication all with the children’s best interests in mind.

I can’t wait to get to know all the families more and work alongside a great team in a beautiful rural community.

Nicola Kirkpatrick

Teacher

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Nicola Kirkpatrick

Kia Ora, My name is Nicola and I am married to David and we have a large blended family. I have been a part of early childhood for the last fifteen years after graduating in 2012.

I have a passion for teaching children, and my goal is to make a difference in their lives by building relationships between themselves and their wider whanau.

I am honoured to be a part of the Puketapu Preschool team and look forward to my journey alongside your family.

Teachers

Head TeacherVirginia Wilson
TeacherSarah Dodd
TeacherRebecca De Carvalho
Part time TeacherNicola Kirkpatrick
Centre Administrator Zoe Kyle

Executive Committee

Chairperson: Gina Eager
Executive Committee Members:Bronwyn Tamis (Treasurer)
Samantha Campbell (HR)
Lucy Hartree (Secretary)

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