Team Leader

Kia Ora my name is Lisa

I live in Palmerston North with my husband Hadley and our two children Aston and Aubree.

I have my bachelors in education (birth -8) and have worked at Tui since 2014 through different centres.

I love working in the younger spaces where I get to enjoy supporting tamariki to grow and develop in their own time.

In my free time I enjoy hanging out with family and making memories.

Teacher in Training

Kia Ora, my name is Lucy,

I have been working at Tui since February 2023. 

I find the early years of tamariki very intriguing and special! I love to help tamariki work towards their goals and aspirations and guide them to their learning successes. 

I grew up on a farm in the king country and boarded at Feilding Highschool. In my spare time I enjoy the outdoors, sports, helping on the farm and spending time with friends and whānau. 

Teacher in Training

Kia ora, I’m Annie

Ko Te Mata Te Maunga
Ko Tukituki te awa
Nō Wairoa ahau
Ko Brown tōku whānau
Ko Annie Tōku ingoa

I am a student with the Open Polytechnic (Te Pukenga). I live in Feilding with my partner and two cats who I love to bits.

I have a love for children and all of the wonder they possess. I’m looking forward to learning, developing and working with children and their families to provide supporter along the way.

Teacher in Training

I’m originally from South Africa and came to New Zealand in February in 2020. I started working at Tūī North Street in December 2020. I am a teacher aid in the Baby and Toddler centre but sometimes help out at the Early Learning centre.
I enjoy every moment working with the children and seeing them develop and grow. My favourite thing to do in my spare time is going on walks and exploring new places.

Teacher Aid

Kia ora my name is Caitlyn

I started relieving at Tui Early learners in 2022 at both Pikorua and Koru

I am originally from South Africa and came to New Zealand in 2020.

I enjoy working with children and in my spare time I like baking and doing arts and crafts.

Early Intervention Specialist

Kia Ora koutou, ko Robert toku ingoa.
I’m a qualified registered teacher.
I started working for Tūī in 2007 as a reliever and started teacher training in 2012, I became a Qualified Registered Teacher in 2014 and was the Head Teacher at Tūī Young Investigators from 2016-2022. I am currently completing a 2 year postgraduate diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention with Massey University.

I love being an Early Childhood Teacher because I believe it is a privilege to help children to realise their learning potential in their lifelong learning journey.

I also have a diploma in Performing Arts: Drama. I worked as an actor in film and theatre for many years and worked in event management before moving back to the Manawatū with my wife Larissa to help with the family business. I have two adult sons and two granddaughters.

Owner

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.