Team Tūī

Twos & Tots @ 322 Albert Street

  • Miranda

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Twos

    I have been teaching at Tūī Early Learners since 2005. I have a passion for teaching and in empowering children to feel a sense of mana within their own special strengths and interests. I enjoy spending time with my whānau on the weekends where we enjoy travelling to the East coast and spending lots of time at our favourite beaches too.

  • Karen

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Under Twos

    I have been working at Tūī Twos & Tots since 2010. I have a Bachelor of Education degree in teaching 0-8 years. I am very passionate about infants and toddler development. I love group fitness classes and getting outside. I am married and have three children.

  • Champa

    Teacher Aide

    I have been working at Tūī Twos & Tots since 2001. I come from Sri Lanka and now live in Palmerston North with my husband and am a mother to two lovely sons.

  • Nicky

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Under Twos

    I have been in ECE since 2007 and with Tūī since 2008, and enjoy working alongside the infants and tots. I have two school aged children that keep me busy and I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with friends.

  • Melissa

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Twos

    I have been with Tui since 2016 and have been working in ECE since 2011. I have my Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood Education which I graduated with in 2017 from New Zealand Tertiary College. I live with my husband, Jamie, our son, Wyatt and our American Bulldog, Kaiser. I have a passion for teaching and supporting tamariki in their growth and development, through reciprocal relationships and inclusive environments. In my spare time, I enjoy being outdoors, exploring nature, being on the farm and cooking. I am looking forward to getting to know you and your whānau.

  • Olivia

    Qualified Registered Teacher

    I have been a part of the Tūī whānau since March 2020. I am very interested in baby development and I have my bachelor of teaching degree. I am a māmā to a beautiful little boy, who keeps me busy!

  • Carolina

    Teacher Aide

    I have been working for Tūī since 2018. I am originally from Colombia. I am married and because my husband is a New Zealander serving in the NZ defense force, we moved to Palmerston North permanently with our two sons.

  • Livvy

    Teacher in Training

    Kia Ora, my name is Livvy I am a student teacher currently studying towards my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) degree. I have always been passionate about tamariki. I enjoy spending time with them and helping guide them through their adventures. I look forward to getting to know you and your children.

  • Madi

    Teacher in Training

    Hey! My name is Madi and I am student teacher. I have recently completed my certificate in early childhood education and care and I’m going to be continuing my studies in 2023 which I will work towards my bachelor in early childhood education. I take pride in empowering tamariki to learn and explore their learning environments as well as having a strong focus on building respectful and reciprocal relationships with your child and with you and family.

Tūī Management and Administration

  • Deborah

    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.

  • 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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Demand for spots can be high, so the best way to ensure your place is by registering your interest below, which we can follow up with enrollment information as well as inclusions and fees.

We understand that this can often be an overwhelming process, so we want you to know that a Tūī Early Learners team member will keep you up to date with your placement needs.