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.

Gina

Curriculum Leader
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
During the last four years of teaching I have been a part of some amazing learning journeys. My passion is to make authentic relationships with children and whanau at Centre. I love to have fun and be
​ inclusive of all.

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.

Christine

Registered Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching - Early Childhood
I love to explore and research alongside children and believe they provide us with a special insight into the world. 
Children are competent and confident problem solvers and I enjoy helping them set their own goals and construct working theories about their world.  I like to see children actively explore with all their senses both indoors and out.

Erna

Registered 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!  

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. 

Erin

Cook
I am from Dunedin and I live with my partner and 2 children. Over the last 10 years I have worked in secondary and tertiary education. Now with the move to Otago Childcare it has taken me full circle into early childhood. I am thoroughly enjoying the new challenge in the role of centre cook and look forward to making nutritious home made meals.