HEAD TEACHER

Kia ora. My name is Courtney. I am fully qualified, registered and first aid trained, and I am lucky enough to be the head kaiako of this unique centre Little Waves. I am originally from the U.K born in Blackpool but have lived in New Zealand for over 15 years now, so no accent remains! I live locally in Raumati South with my fiancé Tom, my son William and fur baby Alby.

I have been teaching for around nine years now and love every minute of it. My teaching practice revolves around aroha, reciprocal relationships, exploring the natural world and having fun! I find teaching one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, being able to support each individual and see them succeed, is just amazing!

I love spending my spare time with my family, exploring nature, and what the beautiful Kapiti coast has to offer.

PRESCHOOL & NURSERY KAIAKO

Kia ora, My name is Sam and I studied my Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) with Te Rito Maioha.
I have over 10 years Experience in early childhood education working across all the different age groups from Nursery to the preschool. I enjoy working alongside the children at Little Waves and watching them grow into competent and capable, social individuals. I love watching them in their play and listening to their conversations among their peers. I enjoy supporting the children to become social and emotionally competent.
I live in Paraparaumu beach with my husband and our daughter Alice , who has also just graduated from the wise owl preschool. In my spare time I enjoy going on outings with my family, doing crafts and watching Disney films.
I look forward to meeting you

PRESCHOOL KAIAKO

Ko Whitireia te whenua
Ko Raukawa te moana
Ko Ngati Toa te iwi
Ko Raukawa ki Otaki toku marea
No Porirua ahau
My name is Sonya I am a mother of three beautiful daughters and a nanna to two precious mokopuna. I have been part of the Little Waves whanau since 2005.

RELIEVING KAIAKO

PRESCHOOL KAIAKO

Preschool Kaiako

Kia ora my name is Jenna, I am a qualified teacher from Victoria University. I was born on the Kapiti Coast and now enjoy raising my two beautiful young girls here with my partner. In my spare time I love to spend time with my family outdoors at the park, beach, and traveling. I look forward to building strong relationships with the Wise Owl tamariki and their whānau.