Sonya

Centre Manager/Head Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
I am a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher. I value positive social relationships in a mixed aged centre. I believe that my role as a teacher is to support and work in partnership with families/whanau and community to provide positive learning outcomes for children.

Donna

Assistant Head Teacher
Diploma in Teaching Early Childhood
Kia ora koutou.  I have 18 years teaching experience and have worked for Otago Childcare for 13 years.  My passion is advocating for peaceful and respectful partnerships.  I have a special interest in the world of infants and toddlers and in strengthening continuity between home and centre life.

Erna

Kaiako - Teacher
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Kia ora! I am a recently qualified provisionally registered teacher. I consider tamariki to be precious taonga and feel privileged to be involved in their early education at OCC. I wish for children to enjoy their days whilst gaining a positive view of themselves as learners and thinkers, and valuable members of the world!

Sally

Kaiako - Teacher
Diploma of Teaching
Kia ora Koutou. I have been teaching in the Early Childhood Sector for nearly 30 years. I am passionate about music and movement along with providing calming children’s meditation and a nurturing environment.
“Poipoia te kakano Kia puawai” “ Nuture the seed and it will blossom”
I believe in providing a positive , calming environment while supporting each child in their own individual learning journey alongside with families/whanau and our extended community..

Alex

Kaiako - Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
I am a recently qualified and provisionally registered kaiako. My passion is working alongside tamariki and their whānau to actively explore the world around us. I love to have fun with the children while facilitating their growth and learning.

Autumn

Kaiako - Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
Kia Ora my name is Autumn and I am a new grad teacher. I am passionate about following children’s interests, supporting them to be independent and autonomous in their learning and building strong relationships that are respectful and happy. I like to see our tamariki exploring and taking calculated risks as an aspect of their exploration.

Sonja

Kaiako - Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching
Kia Ora Koutou,
My name is Sonja and I have been a Kaiako here in Dunedin and in Christchurch for a number of years.
I have a passion for the outdoors, extending the tamariki through play and by providing them with a variety of experiences based on their current interests.
Having reciprocal relationships with all whānau, tamariki and the wider community which makes for great partnerships within our centre.
I believe that our tamariki are all individuals and learn at their own pace.
Having fun and learning alongside their peers as they become life long learners in a supportive setting.
Nga Mihi

Jacinta

Office Administrator
Coming from a hospitality background, I enjoy working with people. I look forward to working alongside families in the early childhood community.

Karen

Cook