Head Teacher - Qualified Registered Teacher

I began my teaching journey after having my own children and realising that this was where my heart was. I have a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and full Teacher Certification. I began at Tūī Early Learners in November 2017 with Fledglings and joined the Nestlings team in April 2021. I live in Feilding with my husband and our three girls. Teaching is an ongoing learning journey that I am able to share alongside tamariki, whanau and my team.

Qualified Registered Teacher

I began at Tūī in October 2009 but have been teaching since 2003. I have a Bachelor of Education (Teaching Early Years 0-8). I have lived in Palmerston North all my life. My passion within teaching is science and I love creating and sharing science experiments with children and my peers! In my spare time I enjoy spending time in the garden, reading and spending time with family and friends.

Qualified Registered Teacher

I began at Tūī in June 2016. I have a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) degree through New Zealand Tertiary College. I live on a lifestyle block in Linton with my fiancé, daughter, son and many pets. I love animals and nature! Accordingly, I view the environment as the 3rd teacher and value cultivating children’s curiosity about the natural world.

Qualified Registered Teacher

Kia ora, my name is Rebekah I began at Tui in April 2022. I have my Bachelors of Teaching (ECE) degree through Te Rito Maioha. Starting here as a teacher in training, I spent 2 ½  years working at Nestlings (0-3 year olds)I live with my partner - ollie, dog - Nala and my cat - Franklin. I love the outdoor and will base alot of my learning around the environment.

Teacher In Training

Teacher Aide

I have been a relief teacher at Tūī since 2016. Although now retired, I continue to enjoy watching young children reach their milestones and develop new skills and knowledge through play. Outside of work I like to do puzzles, dream of travel and spend time with my grandson.

Teacher Aide

Napier Road Site Administrator

Owner - Director

Hi I am Deborah, owner of Tūī Early Learners in Napier Rd, Albert St and Feilding. I live in Feilding on 10 acres and am married to Lars. We have two sons, one studying in Europe and one at home with us still attending high school. I am proud to be carrying on the legacy my parents started in 1992. I see it as my responsibility to take great care of our teaching teams, as they care for you and your children.

General Manager

Kia ora, ko Jane tōkū ingoa. I am so fortunate to have been with Tūī since 2008 and my role has evolved from the Educational Leader, to my recently appointed role as General Manager of Tūī Early Learners. I am committed to my role as GM in being there for tamariki, parents and whānau, through to each and every kaiako across our nine centres. My role focuses on leadership, mentoring and coaching, HR - and especially from a management and educational perspective. Tūī is part of my extended whānau, and I love that my own whānau is so closely connected as well.

Operations and Administration Manager

Hi I am Larissa , I have been at Tūī since 2007, when Suzanne invited me to come back from Auckland to join the family business, and my husband Robert is a teacher at Tūī. Prior to that, I had a career as a professional Temp, and as an Executive Assistant at places like Microsoft, IAG, and Auckland City Council. I enjoy doing my part to keep the Tūī businesses running smoothly, and at home, I enjoy gardening, chatting with our small flock of sheep, photography, and bushwalks.

Educational Leader

Kia ora, ko Kylie tōkū ingoa. I have been at Tūī since June 2007 where I have had the privilege of being a Head Teacher/Centre Leader, to my recently appointed role as Educational Leader. My passion has always been fostering the lifelong love for learning in children as well as working with kaiako to grow them into heart-led empowering early childhood professionals.