Our educators have been selected for their knowledge of early childhood education, their expertise in providing appropriate educational programmes, their compassion for children and their philosophy of education and early childhood development. At Kauri Learners we encourage professional development so our educators can keep uptodate with what is happening in the early childhood sector. We aim to provide a service where parents are free to concentrate on the day at hand, secure in the knowledge that their children are not only being provided with healthy meals, but also their emotional and developmental needs of their children are being met.
Our educators have been selected for their knowledge of early childhood education, their expertise in providing appropriate educational programmes, their compassion for children and their philosophy of education and early childhood development. At Kauri Learners we encourage professional development so our educators can keep uptodate with what is happening in the early childhood sector. We aim to provide a service where parents are free to concentrate on the day at hand, secure in the knowledge that their children are not only being provided with healthy meals, but also their emotional and developmental needs of their children are being met.
Maxine McRobbie |
Ellie McSorley |
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Centre Director
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Lead Educator/Centre Manager - Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (ECE)
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Hello my name is Maxine McRobbie.
I am a primary registered and qualified teacher. It is a a privilege to have this amazing opportunity to become the director of our beautiful new centre along with our very motivated and qualified early childhood educators. Children have been my passion for nearly 40 years and to be able to watch them grow, develop and learn on their life's journey is a joy I will never tire of. Ka tipu te whai hanga Creativity will strengthen. |
Hi, my name is Ellie McSorley and I am excited to be working at Kauri Learners in Whitianga. I have been in ECE for over ten years and have had a range of experience; including teacher, lead educator and assistant and centre manager. My teaching philosophy is centred around an exceptional quote by Fred Rogers; "Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." I look forward to working, teaching and collaborating with the teachers, whaanau and children at Kauri Learners. |
Sarah JamesEducator - Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Kia Ora, I am Sarah James. I'm a registered early childhood teacher, with a Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies and a Diploma of ECE.
My family and I have recently relocated from Wellington to the Coromandel. We now live in Matarangi. We have two children who are 5 and 7. I have over ten years teaching experience in school and kindergartens in New Zealand and the UK. This includes head teacher experience and experience with children with special needs. Getting to know children as individuals and understanding their uniqueness drives my teaching practice. I believe in creating a safe, stimulating and fun learning environment where children feel secure to learn and grow. My teaching practice focuses on developing positive learning dispositions, foundations skills, inquisitiveness, imagination and independence. I work through conflicts and challenges closely with children helping them to come up with their own solutions, enabling them to develop valuable social skills and independence. I love being a teacher and look forward to getting to know you and your children.
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Amanda Roche
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