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Gaylene Daniels (centre manager)
Gaylene has years of experience in ECE and is looking forward to sharing these at Jumpstart.
Her favorite activities are listening to music, creativity and spending time with her 3 girls. She is passionate about animals and sharing that interest with children. Even Gaylene's leisure time is often consumed with her teaching career. That's what we call motivation! |
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Frances Payne (educator)
Frances will combine working at Jumpstart with her study in Early Childhood Education at Wintec in Hamilton.
She loves to cook, travel and listen to music. On a sunny day you will most likely find her on the water as Frances thoroughly enjoys being out on the boat. |
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Melanie Watson (educator)
Melanie combines her passion for arts and crafts with working in Childcare. Previously, Melanie has worked as an assistant reliever at various day care centres, is an active team and committee member and runs her own baby diary website in her spare time.
Mel will be studying towards a Bachelor in Early Childhood education in the new year.
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Michael McArthur (educator)
Michael has been with us part time as part of our "Reggio" inspiartion working with the children teaching sport and soccer.
He used to play professional soccer since the age of 16 for Aberdeen Scotland. He has also worked as an electronic dance DJ. Michael is now with us full time as a teacher and will be studying for his Early Childhood Degree in the new year. |
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Jo (alterista)
Jo is a potter who owns the "Clay workshop" on Alpha street. As part of our "Reggio" inspiration Jo comes in two mornings (Mondays and Thursdays) as an Alterista (the Italian word for a teacher in visual arts) to work with the children who show an interest in clay work. They love it and you can see their work displayed around the centre.
Jo completed a Diploma in Craft & Design majoring in Clay in 1992 from Waikato Tech. |
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Tene (kitchen manager)
Tene is the kitchen manager and aims to provide the children with a healthy mid day meal.
We are aiming for the Healthy Heart Foundation tick - which includes, among other goodies, three red meats, fish and chicken each week.
Tene has three children Molly 11, Burnie 9, and Seamus 7 so she knows what kids like and don't like.
If you have a few free minutes and want to watch your children playing through the one way window, move to the parents room and enjoy a latte with her. |
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Karen Hart
Karen is a reliever and has two children. Karen is hoping to begin her training in the new year.
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Carol Folkard
Carol has had previous experience in ECE and has recently been managing Bambinos in Cambridge. She is filling in while teachers are on their Teaching experience and will also be the part time kitchen manager. |
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Petra
My name is Petra and I am a teacher in the mixed aged unit. I also spend some time in the under 2 unit each week.
I have recently completed my Bachelor of Teaching ECE and have been part of the Jump Start Team since the beginning of the year.
After growing up in Tauranga, I have moved to Cambridge with my partner and son, Hunter. Hunter attends the under 2 unit at Jump Start so I love being able to bring him to work with me each day.
I have been involved in teaching for the past 6 years and can’t imagine doing anything else. I have a strong passion for working with children and feel committed to their well being and learning.
Teaching offers a never ending path of knowledge and self-growth, I look forward to continuing on this journey with the families at Jump Start and new ones to come.
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Pam Radakin
For several years Pam has been working in Early Childhood Centres across the Waikato Region. Pam holds a Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood, as well as a Masters Degree in Management Studies, with her research investigating work life balance issues for early childhood teachers. Pam’s passion for all aspects of early childhood education is reflected in her other roles; a Director of Early Education Waikato and an elected member on the Board of Trustees for the Waikato Kindergarten Association. Pam is a mother of three boys and her interests include mountain climbing, travel and a variety of sports.
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Selena
Selena has a Childhood Education background, having worked with 6 to 7 year olds for 5 years in England before moving to New Zealand 3 years ago. After working as a childcare reliever in Cambridge for a year, Selena developed a taste for administration when asked to help out in the office.
Selena enjoys camping with her husband and 6 year old son and visiting the beach as often as possible.
Selena is always ready with a smile and a warm welcome as soon as you walk through the door at Jump Start. |
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Karen
Karen joins us from teacher aiding at Cambridge East School. Karen is a Mum to Jordania, Anika-Mae, Kereti and Kristia, and Nana to Spenser, Malakhai and Tayjahn. |
