Ange, Kate, Vikki, Theresa, Diana, Becs, Rylie
Dee (not in picture)
Centre Owner for Beachcomber & The Learning Ladder
Nat (not in picture)
General Manager for Beachcomber & The Learning Ladder
Becs
Teacher, Qualified and Registered
My passion for working with children started soon after finishing high school.
After completing my Bachelor of Education and teacher registration, I have been teaching for the last ten years, predominantly as a pre-school aged kaiako/teacher.
I live locally with my husband and two children and have been working part time since having my own children.
I love being an advocate for children – working alongside our tamariki/children, building meaningful relationships with each one and their whanau/family and supporting them to learn, explore and grow.
Rylie
Teacher, Qualified and Registered
I have been teaching in early childhood since my teens and now have two young children.
I carry my gentle parenting practices with me as a teacher, supporting emotional regulation and providing a safe and nurturing environment.
Respectful care and genuine connections are the heart of my philosophy.
I am passionate about learning through play, especially using heuristic resources and loose parts, and seek to inspire curiosity and wonder through meaningful learning experiences.
I look forward to being part of your child’s learning journey.
Ange
Teacher, Qualified and Registered
I have spent 30 years working in various educational centres. I live locally with my husband and son. Recently, I joined Beachcomber Kindergarten, where I can pursue my passion for working with young children. I feel privileged to collaborate with families and support their children’s development of confidence and skills through caring and supportive relationships. I believe in creating fun and creative environments where children can explore their imagination while feeling safe and secure.
Kate
Teacher
I began working in early childhood education in late 2020 with infants and babies, and in 2023 I transitioned to teaching preschool age and have been loving it ever since. I love teaching and one of my favourite parts of being a teacher is watching them grow, develop and explore their world.
I am passionate about play-based learning, and fostering curiosity and exploration through meaningful experiences. I love incorporating sensory experiences and art and creative activities into learning.
I am excited to be a part of your child’s learning journey and part of the Beachcomber family. I look forward to working alongside and building meaningful relationships with our tamariki/children and their whanau/family, and supporting their growth, learning and development.
Vikki
Administration Support
It is such a pleasure to welcome our tamariki and whanau into Beachcomber at the beginning of each week. From my very first visit to Beachcomber, the atmosphere was so warm and welcoming so I could not wait to join the team as office/admin support.
With many years spent enjoying working in childcare and office management it is an honour to be in a role where I can combine my passion and love for working with children with my experience in office administration.
