Head Teacher - Qualified Registered Teacher

Kia ora, I’m Amey (Head Teacher)

I am a qualified and fully registered Early Childhood Teacher. Graduating with my Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) in 2014. I believe that relationships are at the heart of all we do as teachers. I also believe that children need to feel valued and secure in the knowledge they are loved and cared for so they feel safe to actively explore the world around them. I look forward to getting to know you and your whānau and being a part of your child’s learning journey.

In my spare time I love spending time with my family and exploring new places together. We also spend as much time as possible with our extended family and friends as they are an important aspect of our life. Going for walks, particularly among natural bush areas, and reading are also things I enjoy doing to relax and unwind.

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.

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.

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.

Qualified Registered Teacher (reliever)

Kia ora, I’m Carolynn

I am a mum of four, two boys and two girls.  I have five grandchildren. I have been working in ECE since 2006, before that I was a teacher aid for six years.

I enjoy spending time with tamariki of all ages as they teach you so much and show you the world through their eyes.

In my spare time I love walks especially along beaches and bush areas.  I enjoy sudoku, puzzles and reading mystery stories and of course special times with my family members. 

Qualified Registered Teacher (reliever)

Kia ora everyone my name is Elaine.

I have a Diploma of Teaching (ECE), hold a full practicing certificate and have been teaching for many years . My passion is working collaboratively with tamariki and their whanau to form strong relationships. I strongly support the whanau role as the child’s primary caregiver and through partnerships, I believe Tui offers an extension of home.

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 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.

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.