Team Tūī

Twos & Tots @ 322 Albert Street

  • Kylie

    Head Teacher and Educational Leader

    Tena koutou, ko Kylie taku ingoa
    I have been at Tui Early Learners since June 2007 as the Head Teacher/Centre Leader and Educational Leader. I have a degree in Early Childhood Education and hold full Teacher Registration. My passion has always been fostering the lifelong love for learning in children as well as working with teachers to grow them into heart-led, empowered early childhood professionals.  I have two children and enjoying Rock n Roll dancing and Hot rods.


  • Miranda

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Twos

    I have been teaching at Tūī Early Learners since 2005. I have a passion for teaching and in empowering children to feel a sense of mana within their own special strengths and interests. I enjoy spending time with my whānau on the weekends where we enjoy travelling to the East coast and spending lots of time at our favourite beaches too.

  • Karen

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Under Twos

    I have been working at Tūī Twos & Tots since 2010. I have a Bachelor of Education degree in teaching 0-8 years. I am very passionate about infants and toddler development. I love group fitness classes and getting outside. I am married and have three children.

  • Nicky

    Qualified Registered Teacher - Under Twos

    I have been in ECE since 2007 and with Tūī since 2008, and enjoy working alongside the infants and tots. I have two school aged children that keep me busy and I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with friends.

  • Olivia

    Qualified Registered Teacher

    I have been a part of the Tūī whānau since March 2020. I am very interested in baby development and I have my bachelor of teaching degree. I am a māmā to a beautiful little boy, who keeps me busy!

  • Kelly

    Teacher in Training

    Kia ora. My name is Kelly, I have two children, my eldest is named Joseph and my youngest is Edward. I have lived in Palmerston most of my life and enjoy spending time with my beautiful family in the outdoors and take advantage of everything that Palmerston North has to offer. I am currently a student in training here at Tui Twos & Tots and have worked for Tui since 2021. I have always had a passion for teaching and I feel honoured to be able to teach and learn from your tamariki. 

  • Madi

    Teacher in Training

    Hey! My name is Madi and I am student teacher. I have recently completed my certificate in early childhood education and care and I’m going to be continuing my studies in 2023 which I will work towards my bachelor in early childhood education. I take pride in empowering tamariki to learn and explore their learning environments as well as having a strong focus on building respectful and reciprocal relationships with your child and with you and family.

  • Livvy

    Teacher in Training

    Kia Ora, my name is Livvy I am a student teacher currently studying towards my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) degree. I have always been passionate about tamariki. I enjoy spending time with them and helping guide them through their adventures. I look forward to getting to know you and your children.

  • Carolina

    Teacher Aide

    I have been working for Tūī since 2018. I am originally from Colombia. I am married and because my husband is a New Zealander serving in the NZ defense force, we moved to Palmerston North permanently with our two sons.

  • Bekka

    Teacher Aide

    Hi, my name is Bekka.
    I am a teacher Aide at Tūī and I started at Tūī at the beginning of 2023.  I come from a background of 8 years as a disability support worker.

    I live in Palmerston North with my two sons, and our German Shepard Zak.


  • Robert

    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.

Tūī Management and Administration

  • Deborah

    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.

  • Jane

    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.

  • Larissa

    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.

  • Kylie

    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.

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