Head Teacher - Qualified Registered Teacher

I began my teaching journey after having my own children and realising that this was where my heart was. I have a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) and full Teacher Certification. I began at Tūī Early Learners in November 2017 with Fledglings and joined the Nestlings team in April 2021. I live in Feilding with my husband and our three girls. Teaching is an ongoing learning journey that I am able to share alongside tamariki, whanau and my team.

Qualified Registered Teacher

I began at Tūī Napier Rd when it opened in May, 2007 and have a Diploma of Teaching, ECE. My own childhood allowed me to experience the wonders of nature through every day life on the farm. I was fortunate enough to be able to provide these same experiences for my children and it is an area of my practice that I like to promote and share with the children here at Tūī Nestlings.

Qualified Registered Teacher

I have a Diploma in Teaching, ECE and am currently completing my teacher registration. I have been a member of the Tūī whanau since 2012 when I began relieving across all 5 Tūī centres. Since then I found a permanent place here at Tūī Nestlings with the two year olds. I love learning alongside the tamariki and sharing in the early years of their life long learning journey.

Teacher in Training

Kia Ora! I’m currently studying with Te Rito Maioha and aim to be finished by June 2023, I feel very honoured to be apart of the Nestlings team and apart of your child’s learning journey here. I am looking forward to getting to know each child and to create some awesome memories along the way.

Qualified Teacher

I have been a relief teacher at Tūī since 2016. Although now retired, I continue to enjoy watching young children reach their milestones and develop new skills and knowledge through play. Outside of work I like to do puzzles, dream of travel and spend time with my grandson.

Early Intervention Specialist

Kia Ora koutou, ko Robert toku ingoa.
I’m a qualified registered teacher.
I started working for Tūī in 2007 as a reliever and started teacher training in 2012, I became a Qualified Registered Teacher in 2014 and was the Head Teacher at Tūī Young Investigators from 2016-2022. I am currently completing a 2 year postgraduate diploma in Specialist Teaching: Early Intervention with Massey University.

I love being an Early Childhood Teacher because I believe it is a privilege to help children to realise their learning potential in their lifelong learning journey.

I also have a diploma in Performing Arts: Drama. I worked as an actor in film and theatre for many years and worked in event management before moving back to the Manawatū with my wife Larissa to help with the family business. I have two adult sons and two granddaughters.

Owner - Director

Hi I am Deborah, owner of Tūī Early Learners in Napier Rd, Albert St and Feilding. I live in Feilding on 10 acres and am married to Lars. We have two sons, one studying in Europe and one at home with us still attending high school. I am proud to be carrying on the legacy my parents started in 1992. I see it as my responsibility to take great care of our teaching teams, as they care for you and your children.

General Manager

Kia ora, ko Jane tōkū ingoa. I am so fortunate to have been with Tūī since 2008 and my role has evolved from the Educational Leader, to my recently appointed role as General Manager of Tūī Early Learners. I am committed to my role as GM in being there for tamariki, parents and whānau, through to each and every kaiako across our nine centres. My role focuses on leadership, mentoring and coaching, HR - and especially from a management and educational perspective. Tūī is part of my extended whānau, and I love that my own whānau is so closely connected as well.

Operations and Administration Manager

Hi I am Larissa , I have been at Tūī since 2007, when Suzanne invited me to come back from Auckland to join the family business, and my husband Robert is a teacher at Tūī. Prior to that, I had a career as a professional Temp, and as an Executive Assistant at places like Microsoft, IAG, and Auckland City Council. I enjoy doing my part to keep the Tūī businesses running smoothly, and at home, I enjoy gardening, chatting with our small flock of sheep, photography, and bushwalks.

Educational Leader

Kia ora, ko Kylie tōkū ingoa. I have been at Tūī since June 2007 where I have had the privilege of being a Head Teacher/Centre Leader, to my recently appointed role as Educational Leader. My passion has always been fostering the lifelong love for learning in children as well as working with kaiako to grow them into heart-led empowering early childhood professionals.

Napier Road Site Administrator