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Staff Profile

Louise

Owner

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Kia Ora

My Name is Louise. I am the owner of Hannah’s House ECE. My husband and I bought the centre in 2006. I managed the centre from 2004. I hold a Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood and am fully registered with the New Zealand Teacher Council.

My passion in early childhood is to provide a stimulating natural environment for children to learn in. I believe in incorporating sustainable practices within my centre.

I have two grown children who I am very proud of. Chelsea is also and Early Childhood teacher in Christchurch and Adam has is own business. I have two grandchildren and they are my pride an joy. I have lived locally since 1984 and have seen many changes to the area.

I enjoy going to the family batch, travelling, fishing, shopping, cooking and photography.

I look forward to working with you and your child.

I work Monday - Thursday

Dani

Kia Ora

I am new to early childhood and have been working with both the under and over 2's, I am really enjoying this new experience and am so lucky to be able to play a part in the children's learning as well as learning so much myself. I joined the Hannah's House team in 2014. I currently hold a level 3 Nanny certificate and have worked with children for many years in after school and holiday programmes. Now that my own children are older I am in my first year of study in Early Childhood Education.

My husband, two children and I have a house in Stanmore Bay, we enjoy traveling as well as spending time at the beaches and parks here on the hibiscus coast.

I look forward to working with your children and can't wait for the new challenges ahead.

I work part days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Kirstine

My name is Kirstine and I have been with Hannah’s House since May 2017. I have been working in early childhood education since 2013.I hold a diploma in child and adolescent psychology and a bachelor of science with psychology major.

My partner Jack and I have 2 children. Our daughter is currently studying mathematics at university and our son is in high school.

Outside of early childhood education I am a swim instructor and swim coach at the local leisure centre and also have ties with red beach and Orewa surf clubs.

My strengths and main interests in ECE lie in building strong relationships, exploring the arts and scientific enquiry.

I work Tuesday-Friday

Jasmine

Centre Manager

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Kia Ora

My name is Jasmine and I am the manager here at Hannah's House.I hold a Diploma of Teaching Early Childhood and am fully registered with the New Zealand Teachers Council.

I joined Hannah's House in 2003 and have thoroughly enjoyed watching our centre grow. Over this time I have worked with both babies and our older children, and have found my passion for teaching lies within our over twos area. I believe in providing an environment that is challenging, stimulating and aesthetically pleasing that encourages our friends to become confident and capable explorers.

Outside of preschool my interests revolve largely around family life. My partner And I have embarked into parenthood and we are enjoying the many joys that our daughter brings us each and every day.

I work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

I am currently on maternity leave until February 2018

Sonia

I have recently joined the team at Hannah's House. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree and Diploma in Teaching Primary, having graduated in 2016. I have been involved in caring for children and education for the past twenty years and I absolutely love working with and educating our young children. I am especially passionate about providing a safe, fun and happy environment that will encourage your child to grow and develop into inquisitive lifelong learners.

I have lived on the Hibiscus Coast for the past 22 years, where I bought up my two, now grown, children and over the years we have enjoyed the many activities our environment has to offer; spending our summers on the beaches, and winters at the sports field. Now I enjoy taking my dog (Daisy) for walks along the beach.

My son, Ben, recently got married and my daughter, Tania, is engaged. I am excited about getting to know all the children at Hannah's House and their families, and I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to care for and educate your child.

I work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

Education Review Office 2018

04.18.2018

Education Review Office Comment on our Teaching Practice

"Teachers know children well and respond to their cues appropriately. Their responsive and nurturing caregiving supports infants’ need for strong and secure attachments.

Teachers skilfully engage children in play that prompts them to collaborate and investigate ideas. They give children the time and space to explore, investigate and engage in learning.

Teachers plan collaboratively to respond to children's interests and strengths and to extend their learning. Portfolios contain a mix of group and individual learning stories. Teachers analyse children's learning, and their learning dispositions, and make good links to Te Whāriki, the early childhood curriculum. The daily diaries and online assessment tool are helping parents to have increased input and involvement into their children's learning.

The teaching team shares leadership roles and responsibilities. Teachers' professional practice shows that they are knowledgeable about effective teaching and learning strategies."