Centre Manager
Tena koutou katoa. Ko Rachael toku ingoa. No Ngati Porou au engari kei Wainuiomata au e noho ana.
My name is Rachael and I am from Ngati Porou but live in Wainuiomata. I have been at Jack and Jill since 2012. The biggest satisfaction for me through this job are those light-bulb moments where our pepes first learnt something in life and I get to experience it with them. Their inquisitive minds always excite me. Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my own tamariki and my whanau. I am a mum of 3 boys and love watching their sports in the weekend and i have a green thumb. One of my happy places is in my garden, planting edible kai for those that i love.
Arohanui.
Kaiako
Kia ora, my name is Cathy. Ever since I was young I always knew I wanted to become a teacher. Straight after finishing school I went on to study Early Childhood Education and I am a fully registered and qualified teacher. I have been working at Jack&Jill for since 2014 and loving it. Every day is different and I have a blast getting to explore the world with our children. It’s kinda like being a big child while getting paid to do it. How cool is that.
I always enjoy a good run on my lunch breaks and am totally in love with my puppies at home, with my partner.
Kaiako
Szia! my name is Anna and I am from Hungary. When I was younger I spent a lot of time in mother nature learning about how to respect her so that i can pass the knowledge through to the next generation. I have a passion for teaching with love and empathy. I believe we can achieve anything and I feel strongly connected to the philosophy at Jack and Jill.
I love my family and have two dogs who I spend lots of time with being active and having fun. I spent a lot of time tramping outdoors.
Kaiako
Kia ora my name is Robyn. I have lived in the valley most of my life. It’s pleasure to teach at Jack and Jill. What I love about Jack&Jill is the whanau/family atmosphere. I enjoy working with the tamariki, getting to know them, and fostering their emerging interests.
In my own time I enjoy reading, travelling, walking my dog and spending time with family and friends. .
Kaiako
Hi, My name is Tash. I have lived in Wainuiomata majority of my life. Coming from a big family, I value the love and connections amongst these relationships and spend a lot of my time with them. I am a mum of 2 boys who love rugby and the great outdoors.
I have been a Kaiako at Jack&Jill for over 4 years. I love the whanau vibe we have here, love seeing all our families every morning and being apart of their journeys.
Kaiako
Hallo! My name is Kristy Groenewegen. I am from a big Dutch family. I have lived in Wainuiomata all my life. I have 3 children Rachael, Ashlee and Jaxon. I really value the quality time with my family. We enjoy bush walks, horse riding, and watching movies.
I have always enjoyed working with children especially the babies this is where my passion is. I am creative with children and enjoy messy play.
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