Team Tūī

Koru @ 132 North Street, Feilding

  • Libby

    Head Teacher - Qualified Registered Teacher

    I've been working in Early Childhood education since 2002. Firstly when the centre was Gail’s Childcare and now as head teacher at Tūī. I gained my Diploma of Teaching with Te Rito Maioha in 2002 and then a few years later upgraded to a Bachelor of Teaching ECE.

    In my spare time I am very involved in dog agility and obedience as a competitor and judge which takes me around the country and sometimes even overseas.

  • Helan

    Qualified Registered Teacher


    Kia ora, my name is Helan, I have been working in Early Childhood since 2002. I have my Diploma of Teaching and hold a full NZ Teacher Registration.
    In my spare time I enjoy cycling and reading.

  • Kayla

    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.

Tūī Management and Administration

  • Deborah

    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.

  • Jane

    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.

  • Larissa

    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.

  • Kylie

    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.

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