Selena Newman
Selena holds a Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood) and is a fully registered teacher with extensive experience in the early childhood sector since 2000. She took a brief hiatus to raise her two boys, but her passion for early childhood education has always been at the core of her career. Selena is dedicated to fostering developmental growth and providing quality learning experiences for young children. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, including her husband, two boys, and twin sister.
Selena oversees the curriculum at Pīwaka supporting the Team Leaders and spends 3 days a week in Muriwai room.
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Maddy Kaushal
Maddy joined us in April 2024 as a reliever and holds a Bachelor of Education Degree (Early Childhood) from India. Maddy has a bubbly personality who is passionate about early childhood education. She enjoys children's company and always strive to create an environment where children's learning and development are ensured. Children are unique and have their own way of learning and growing. Maddy is in Muriwai room Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
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Alice Chu
Alice holds a Graduate Diploma Teaching ECE and is a fully registered teacher, graduating in 2022
Originally from Taiwan, Alice has lived in NZ since 2011 and has developed a deep passion for supporting tamariki’s early learning and development. Alice is excited to explore the unique nature and potential of tamariki in Muriwai Room and to grow and learn alongside them!
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Amber Le-Pine Williams
Amber has a Bachelor of Education from Auckland University. Amber is born and raised in Waitakere and loves her community. Amber has been working with children for over 8 year and in ECE for 5 years. Amber loves listening to children speak and values their opinion, she believes children are some of the best teachers and remind us to enjoy the little things. Amber enjoys teaching gardening and science and has a passion for sustainability. Amber is a proud mum of 3 and feels privileged to be caring for your tamariki.
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Sanjeewani Pallage
Sanjeewani holds a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Diploma in pedagogical teaching from Sri Lanka.
Sanjeewani has been teaching for more than 10 years, mainly primary school in Sri Lanka. We welcomed her to Pīwaka in December ’23 and are introducing her to Te Whariki.
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Stevie Wall
Stevie holds a B Ed Early Childhood and has worked at Piwaka since 2018. Stevie returns from parental leave in September.
Stevie is passionate about building meaningful relationships with children and their families. Stevie knows the importance of getting to know our whanau as individuals so she can work alongside them to succeed and achieve their own personal goals.
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