Team Tūī

Pikorua @ 132 North Street, Feilding

  • Libby

    Qualified Registered Teacher

    I've been working in Early Childhood education since 2002. Firstly when the centre was Gail’s Childcare and now as a qualified 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.

  • Jazman

    Qualified Registered Teacher

    Kia ora koutou, I’m Jazman, I’ve been working at Gail’s (Now Tūī) since 2010. I have a Bachelor of teaching (ECE) and am fully registered.
    I am passionate about Babies and Toddlers and their development and learning as well as working with fellow teachers/students to better their teaching practices.
    My hobbies include; walking and training my three working dogs for agility, skating, travelling NZ and spending time with friends.

  • Chelsey

    Qualified Registered Teacher

    Kia ora, my name is Chelsey, I have been teaching in ECE since 2016. I completed my graduate diploma in teaching Early Childhood Education in 2021. As a teacher I am particularly passionate about planning learning experiences.
    In my spare time I enjoy looking after my guinea pig and cats, spending time with family and friends, reading and learning the piano.

  • Joseph

    Qualified Registered Teacher

    I have been at Gail’s since 2020 and have worked with children since 2018. I love trying out new things and I have a passion working with 2-5 years olds. I really enjoy getting active with our children to support them in their development of their large motor skills. I really enjoy music, sports (hockey, rugby etc) and hanging out with friends. I was born, raised and schooled in the wider Manawatu and am the youngest of four children.

  • Amey

    Qualified Registered Teacher

  • Amelia

    Teacher Aide

    Kia ora, is my name Amelia but everyone calls me Melz
    I love working with children and have enjoyed every moment of my journey meeting and supporting our tamariki and their whānau.
    I was born in Feilding and have lived here all my life. I have a son who is my everything and I love watching him grow into the sweet boy he is.
    I love the outdoors, traveling and spending time with my son.

  • Lucy

    Teacher in Training

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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