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We are proud of our team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are all passionate about teaching and learning.

Our Teaching Team

Nickie Hodgkinson

Centre Manager

I have been the Manager at Country Kids for over 18 years. I really enjoy teaching in a rural community centre and I am very passionate about children’s learning and development. I value family in its many forms and believe it’s important that the whole family has a sense of belonging at Country Kids. Having fun, laughter and spontaneous learning is paramount in early childhood.

I live with my partner in Motueka and have 3 sons, 2 daughter in-laws and 5 grandchildren. My happy place is spending time with them all.

Diploma Teaching (ECE). Fully certificated Teacher.

Marg Honey

Curriculum Leader & Just4Kids Teacher

Kia Ora, my name is Marg.  I have worked in J4K for a long time – 20 years in fact!  My partner Bob and I live in Tasman within the great Moutere Cluster.  We have a grownup son who started at Country Kids just before I did! I love living and working locally – it is such a great community to be part of. I passionately believe in Community Centres supporting families and the developmental needs of our children. It is a real privilege to see so many of our young children growing up with wonderfully capable and competent skills. Country Kids rocks!

Bachelor Teaching (ECE). Fully certificated Teacher.

Lorraine Boyd

Just4Kids Teacher

Lorraine is another much loved, long serving teacher at Country Kids.  Lorraine lives in Wakefield, but still loves the Moutere.

Diploma Teaching (ECE). Fully Certificated Teacher.

Aimee Thomas

Ngā Whetū Teacher

Hey, I’m Aimee or Amz.   I have worked at Country Kids for 17 years. I love nature and the little critters that live in it.  I weave this into my teaching.  Another love is music and laughter, which I share with our toddlers throughout the day!  I live rurally out in Dovedale with my beautiful fur baby Inkah.

Diploma Teaching (ECE). Fully certificated Teacher.

Grace Cavill

Ngā Whetū Teacher

 

Bachelor Teaching (ECE).

Pippi Gamby

Piko Piko Teacher

Pippi has worked with Country Kids over the years and for many years.  She just can’t get enough of the place!

Bachelor Teaching (ECE). Fully certificated Teacher.

Annette

Teacher

Our Support Staff

Anne Best

Administration/Receptionist

Anne handles the weekly enrolments for families, amongst a wide variety of other administrative tasks. At Country Kids we pride ourselves on being as flexible as possible. Anne’s here to help you, so please just ask!

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