Kia ora,
I am a fully qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher with over 20years of experience, I started my teaching career in New Zealand working in a private childcare and finally worked for the Auckland Kindergarten Association for over six years.

I am happily married and blessed with two beautiful daughters, one at University and the other starting high school. Early Childhood Education has always been my passion and I strive to help children become eager explorers and confident, joyful learners for life.

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My name is Janice D’Souza, and I am a qualified and fully registered teacher in New Zealand. I have 5 years of experience working with children aged 3m - 5y at Young World Childcare Centre. In these 5 years I have been a kaiako, a team lead, a mentor and an advocate to all those around me. I have always enjoyed being around children. I discovered my passion for working alongside them after our daughter was born. I strongly believe that children are competent and capable of constructing their own learning by exploring the world around them. My personal philosophy is based on reciprocal relationships and open communication with tamariki, parents, whānau and kaiako. I am looking forward to strengthening the philosophy in Merryland.

Kia Ora! Mabuhay!
I am Kristine and I am a qualified and registered teacher in New Zealand. I have completed my Bachelor in Elementary Education in the Philippines and my Diploma in Early Childhood Care & Education-Teaching in Singapore. I have 18 years of teaching experience in Singapore and the Philippines.

I have a passion for nurturing and caring for children and ensuring they have a happy and safe space to learn, love and grow in. I value and respect the children’s personalities, interests, and strengths as they are all unique individuals waiting to uncover and achieve their maximum potential. I look forward to welcoming you and your family and being a part of your child’s learning journey.

Kia ora,
Tēna koutou katoa, and Ni Hao! My name is Leyi (Barney), I was born and raised in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China. I came to New Zealand 6years ago and I am deeply in love with this country.

I have completed studying at ICL for the Graduate Diploma (level 7) in Early Childhood Education. It is my pleasure to be here, and I can't wait to meet all the tamariki, whanau, and kaiako!

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My name is Adisty Paulina. I am a qualified and provisionally registered teacher. I moved to New Zealand in October 2022, having previously resided in Indonesia and Australia. I made the decision to enter the field of education after realising how much I enjoyed teaching through exploring various interests and volunteering opportunities. I have personally experienced the powerful significance of education and I would love to be an extension of that for others. Outside of work and study, I enjoy cafe hopping, exploring nature, and spending quality time with my loved ones.

Kia Ora everyone, I am Jazzy and I come from Yinchuan, China. I have been working as a student teacher at Merryland and now I am a qualified and provisionally registered kaiako. In my New Zealand family, I have a wonderful partner Chris and a rabbit named Bubble. I love spending time with my family and friends. I love cooking, singing and outdoor activities. I believe children learn best when teachers build connections between their interests, families, cultures and learning experiences. I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

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My name is Haeun and you’re welcomed to call me either Han or Hani. I am a qualified teacher having recently completed my Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education at the University of Auckland. It is an honour to join Merryland. I strongly believe on children’s right, and how relationships impact on a children’s cognitive and holistic development. I am looking forward to meetingand working with our wonderful tamariki, parents, and the wider whānau!

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I am Radhika. At present, I am pursuing Post graduate diploma in pre-primary education followed by level 9, with an emphasis in Applied Management. Teaching is my life's passion, and my years of experience under Reggio Emilie and Montessori have shaped my teaching philosophy that guides how I help my students succeed in the classroom and beyond. I am passionate to instil a love for learning in my students. I strive to create spaces for students to explore their own learning styles. I love to create a sense of community in the learning environment that I co-create with kids, families, and my team. One of my particular strengths is that I incorporate, thoughtful deployment of technology, to support student's learning experiences while still leaving plenty of room to celebrate the student's imaginations with their hands-on experiences.

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My name is Rami, and I am from Iran. Over the last 3 years, I have enjoyed living and traveling around New Zealand. As the Merryland Chef, I enjoy cooking nutritious meals for children and seeing the joy on their faces when they enjoy eating the food I cook.I have completed the Practice Food Safety Methods in Food Business. I am looking forward to gaining valuable experience in childcare while working collaboratively with other team members in the centre.