Kia ora, my name is Fran Paniora and I would like to welcome you to our community at Albany Kindergarten. I am married to Lance and we live in Silverdale with our dog Bella and cat Ziggy.

I have a particular passion for 'the arts'. I find both traditional and modern art inspiring.

I also enjoy seeing how recycled materials can be used within an early childhood environment. I look forward to spending time with you at kindergarten.

Teachers

Michell Morris

Kia ora, ko Michell toku ingoa, my name is Michell. I am married and have two teenage children, and a little dog called Eddie. I have lived in Albany for six years and find it to be a really warm, friendly community. I have a Bachelor of Education (Teaching 0-8 years) and absolutely love working in Kindergarten. Every day brings new challenges, suprises and fun! I have a particular passion for visual arts and literacy and am excited about sharing this with the children. I look forward to being a part of your child's learning journey too.

Sarah Hall

Judy Wong

Kia ora, my name is Judy and I am the .4 teacher at Albany Kindergarten. I came to New Zealand from Hong Kong fourteen years ago. I am happily married to T.K. and we have a teenage son, Tim. I hold a Degree in teaching Early Childhood Education and am fully registered. I have been teaching for about six years. Teaching has been my passion since I was young. I also love working in partnership with parents as I support their child learning and development.

Sarah Garrod

Tena koutou katoa. My name is Sarah and I am the .8 teacher at Albany Kindergarten. I live in Mairangi Bay with my husband, Dean, our three boys, our cat Max and Diesel the dog. In 2010 I completed my Bachelor of Education and am enjoying being part of the supportive teaching team and friendly Albany community. I enjoy exploring the use of natural materials in the kindergarten environment and relish the opportunity to investigating science, art and literacy elements in our programme with the children. I look forward to meeting you and your child/children and seeing what new discoveries and adventures we can go on together.