Wendy, Head Teacher

Hi, I’m Wendy and the Head Teacher at Whangaparaoa Kindergarten. I have been teaching in Early Childhood for 26 years, with 8 years at Whangaparaoa and still loving it! I am passionate about the arts and science. I love gardening and the outdoors, cooking and spending time at the beach. I have 3 grown daughters and am engaged to my wonderful partner Malcolm.

Lisa, Teacher

Kia Ora - I’m Lisa. I live in Army Bay with my husband and Pee Kay, our cat. I graduated in 1998 and have been working at Whangaparaoa Kindergarten since 2004. Our kindergarten has a great atmosphere. It simply rocks! My weekends are often full. I play lawn bowls for Browns Bay club and also coach and select teams for North Harbour. I have a range of interests, including music, sports, reading, art, drafting and renovating.

Marie, Teacher

Tena koutou katoa. Hi, I’m Marie and I live in Whangateau at Leigh by the sea, with my husband Gary. We have 7 adult children and 5 wonderful grandchildren. I am proud to say that I have returned home to my ancestral area of which I have many happy, childhood memories. Things I love are fishing on my boat, music, playing the guitar, singing, science, baking and icing cakes and loads more!!!! My 25-year teaching journey has taken me from south Auckland to Rodney. I have worked at Whangaparaoa Kindergarten for 5 years and just love the fun community with friendly children and families.

Wendy I, Teacher

Hi, my name is Wendy Irving and I live in Orewa. My husband Al, and I have three adult children and two beautiful grandchildren. My early childhood background started at Playcentre where I went many years ago with my daughter. I was blown away by the parenting courses they held on child development and this lead me along the interesting pathway on early childhood and education. I’ve worked in a variety of different early childhood services – private kindergarten, community crèche and daycares.

Jo, Teacher

Hello, I am Jo Bain. I live in Stanmore Bay. I have been teaching since 1980. I am married with 3 children. During the time my own children were young, I was involved in Playcentre, worked at private pre-schools and relieved for local kindergartens. In 2000 I attended Hungry Creek Art School, full-time, for 2 years majoring in Painting and Pottery. I continue to work as an artist and feel I owe a debt to the children's wonderful expressive colours and joy in life. I am looking forward to my time at Whangaparaoa Kindergarten.

Dianne, Administrator

Hi, I'm Dianne and I am the administrator. My two younger children attended Whangaparaoa Kindergarten and I was treasurer of the kindergarten committee for a year before my youngest went to school. At that stage the administrator position came up and I was keen to continue my association with the kindergarten and this time get paid for it! I enjoy working with the fantastic teachers and the wonderful children with this interesting and varied job.